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Kano governor's long walk to APC reveals battle ahead

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State was formally admitted into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, ending weeks of speculation of his defection from the New Nigeria People... Read More


Telangana HC rejects custody plea in illegal adoption case

Hyderabad, Jan. 31 -- The Telangana High Court has refused to grant custody of a minor girl to a couple who adopted her outside the legally prescribed framework, holding that emotional attachment cann... Read More


'मुझे नहीं पता, दूसरे नेता फैसले ले रहे'; सुनेत्रा पवार के डिप्टी CM बनने के सवाल पर शरद पवार

नई दिल्ली, जनवरी 31 -- राष्ट्रवादी कांग्रेस पार्टी (NCP-SP) के प्रमुख शरद पवार ने अपने भतीजे और महाराष्ट्र के उपमुख्यमंत्री अजित पवार के निधन पर गहरा दुख जताया है। 28 जनवरी को बारामती हवाई अड्डे के पा... Read More


Ariana Grande laughs off 'six-finger' 'Vogue' glitch - and opens up about finally being seen

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 -- Ariana Grande knows how to spin a moment. When a fan reposted what looked like a botched image from her Vogue Japan photoshoot - a glam shot mysteriously giving her six finger... Read More


South Korea's French fry meet-ups turn a simple snack into a social magnet

SEOUL, Jan. 31 -- South Korea's latest social craze is golden, salty and best shared in fistfuls. What started as a small curiosity has turned into a full-blown urban fad, with young South Koreans ar... Read More


Banjara Hills property not a mosque without entry in auqaf list: SC

Hyderabad, Jan. 31 -- The Supreme Court has held that the offering of prayers by Muslims at a premises in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, which is not included in the official list of auqaf, does not give i... Read More


OHRC declares use of 'Dahani' term criminal offence, seeks stronger anti witch-hunting law in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) held that the use of the term 'Dahani', meaning witch, should be treated as a criminal offence and issued a set of strict directions t... Read More


Bank holidays in February 2026: Losar, Shivaji Jayanti, State Day- nine holidays including weekends; Check RBI calendar

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Bank holidays in February 2026: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed a total of around nine holidays during the month for all public and private banks across India, includi... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26 hails Odisha as model state for growth, inclusion

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- Odisha has been repeatedly cited in the Economic Survey 2025-26 for policy innovation and on-ground outcomes shaping reforms in growth, resilience and inclusion. From climate a... Read More


Seven grand gates to stand tall on key Lucknow entrance routes

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- Rooted in history and evolving as a modern urban hub, Lucknow, which has the famed Roomi Gate, Akbari Gate, Alambagh Gate, and the historic gateway at Mehmoodabad House, will open ... Read More