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Burn rate: Can we pass a global law against ecocide, and would it help?

India, Jan. 16 -- We have international laws against "genocide" (the systematic killing of a racial or cultural group); "arboricide" (the large-scale destruction of trees); "avicide" (the killing of b... Read More


'Modi-Yogi govt destroying Kashi's heritage'

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The demolition of portions of the historic Manikarnika ghat in Varanasi triggered sharp reactions from custodians of cultural heritage and the Opposition Congress Party, with the... Read More


50-year-old woman eats raw fish gallbladder to relieve migraine, suffers liver failure

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- A 50-year-old woman from eastern China was rushed to intensive care after swallowing a raw fish gallbladder, believing it would ease her long-standing headache. According to the... Read More


North India shivers as dense fog envelops cities amid persistent cold wave

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- A thick blanket of dense fog covered large parts of North India on a chilly Friday morning, disrupting visibility across several cities and adding to the discomfort caused by the... Read More


Clash of titans looms in Jhapa-5 as Balen targets Oli's bastion

Jhapa, Jan. 16 -- The Jhapa constituency 5, long a stronghold of CPN-UML chief KP Sharma Oli, is now set for an unprecedented contest as Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah prepares to contest from the cons... Read More


Assam Govt Job 2026 : Dibrugarh University Recruitment

India, Jan. 16 -- Applications are invited for recruitment of academic govt job in Dibrugarh University Assam in 2026. Dibrugarh University Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for... Read More


{Pre-budget consultation} Farmers' interests are our top priority: Saini

Chandigarh, Jan. 16 -- With an eye on boosting income of farmers and giving fresh momentum to agriculture and allied sectors, Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held a pre-budget con... Read More


Union Budget 2026 likely to peg India's fiscal deficit target at 4.3%, ICRA says

India, Jan. 16 -- The government is likely to peg India's fiscal deficit target at 4.3% of the GDP for 2026-27 amid a double-digit growth in capital expenditure, ICRA said. Union Budget 2026 is set t... Read More


Punjab boards reschedule matric exams ahead of RamadanPublished on: January 16, 2026 6:34 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- All nine educational boards in Punjab have announced a revised schedule for Matric and Intermediate exams, adjusting dates to accommodate the holy month of Ramadan and ensure stud... Read More


Teachers, community key to making govt schools first choice: Ranoj Pegu

India, Jan. 16 -- Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on Thursday emphasised the crucial role of teachers and community participation in strengthening government schools and making them the preferr... Read More