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Govt sets 100,000-participant quota for 2026 national internship

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- The government will provide more than 100,000 internship placements under its National Internship Program in 2026, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said on Tuesday. "The gover... Read More


France approves social media ban for under-15sPublished on: January 27, 2026 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- France's National Assembly approved a bill banning children under 15 from social media on Monday. Lawmakers voted 116 to 23 in favour. The legislation aims to protect minors from ... Read More


Japanese court orders North Korea to pay damages to survivors of deceptive repatriation program

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- A Japanese court on Monday held North Korea responsible for the human rights violations of four plaintiffs lured to the North by Pyongyang's postwar false promise of living in "p... Read More


President Zardari assents to seven bills before UAE visitPublished on: January 27, 2026 10:00 AM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 27 -- President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday gave his assent to seven bills passed by parliament, including several that had earlier drawn controversy, turning them into law shortly befo... Read More


States' consolidated fiscal deficit widens to 3.3% in FY25: RBI

Mumbai, Jan. 27 -- States' consolidated fiscal deficit has widened to 3.3 per cent of GDP in FY25 after remaining at 3 per cent for the three previous fiscals, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The def... Read More


Plea in SC seeks to quash Banthiya Commission report for failing to consider political reservation in LBs; SC issues notice to Maharashtra

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Maharashtra government's response to a plea challenging the legality of the Banthiya Commission report and seeking to quash the same on th... Read More


Rampaging India hope for Samson to bounce back

India, Jan. 27 -- With two matches to go and the series already in the bag, India have an opportunity to tighten loose ends, experiment with combinations and even employ whacky strategies if they want... Read More


KTM 390 SMC R spotted testing in India

India, Jan. 27 -- KTM appears to be getting closer to expanding its India line-up with the addition of the 390 SMC R. The supermoto-style motorcycle has once again been spotted testing on Indian roads... Read More


Darian Mensah set for Miami Hurricanes move after reaching settlement with Duke University in NIL dispute

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Darian Mensah's legal dispute with Duke University has come to an end, paving the way for the star quarterback to continue his college football career with the Miami Hurricanes. ... Read More


Power sector circular debt edges up despite paymentsPublished on: January 27, 2026 9:50 AM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 27 -- Pakistan's power sector circular debt rose by Rs75 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year despite significant capital injections and large-scale commercial borrowin... Read More