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Modi, Shah visits signal BJP's Punjab push ahead of assembly polls

Chandigarh, Jan. 31 -- With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to visit Dera Ballan in Jalandhar on February 1 for Guru Ravidas Jayanti and Union home minister Amit Shah slated to address a farmers' ral... Read More


AI-generated tiger sighting video sparks panic in Karad; teen detained, later released

India, Jan. 31 -- An artificial intelligence-generated video, falsely claiming the presence of a tiger in Mujawar Colony, a residential area in Karad tehsil of Satara district, triggered panic among r... Read More


Bihar govt doubles scholarships, hostels for SC/ST students for educational equity: Minister

PATNA, Jan. 31 -- In a bid to bridge educational gaps for marginalised sections, the state government has rolled out a series of reforms aimed at empowering scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (S... Read More


Review: The Elsewhereans by Jeet Thayil

India, Jan. 31 -- In Bangalore in 2017, TJS George pulled out an old black-and-white photograph of a Vietnamese woman on a motorcycle. "If you go to Vietnam, remember me to her. She was very important... Read More


A tale of two semis, two epics and two champions

India, Jan. 31 -- To think Rod Laver Arena did not have a five-setter at the 2026 Australian Open before this. Until one followed another. Both classics, both bringing out an overriding virtue - belie... Read More


Current goal in sight, UP urges Centre to raise paddy procurement bar

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- Unlike wheat where Uttar Pradesh has struggled to meet procurement targets in recent years, the state has continued its robust performance in paddy procurement, nearly achieving th... Read More


Sammy Sosa and Jamie Foxx pop up in latest Epstein Files, fans say 'not on my bingo card'

India, Jan. 31 -- Online chatter erupted on social media platforms like X and Reddit following the Department of Justice's (DOJ) release of additional Epstein-related documents on Friday, under the Ep... Read More


New Zealand media highlights Vietnam's wellness and spa resorts

Sydney, Jan. 31 -- The New Zealand Herald recently published an article by Christine Retschlag describing Vietnam as a booming wellness and spa holiday destination, noting that the country offers trea... Read More


Absentee Lucknow Municipal Corporation staff face salary cut at Alambagh office

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- Lapses in staff attendance, inadequate office infrastructure, and slow progress in revenue-related work were sharply scrutinised following a surprise inspection by municipal commis... Read More


'Catherine O'Hara treated for cancer': Reporter weighs in on possible cause of death after Schitt's Creek star's demise

India, Jan. 31 -- Acclaimed Hollywood actress Catherine O'Hara has died at her home in Los Angeles "following a brief illness," her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed. The Canadian-born... Read More