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Justice Sujoy Paul sworn in as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court

Kolkata, Jan. 16 -- Justice Sujoy Paul was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on Friday. The oath was administered by Governor C V Ananda Bose at a ceremony held in the presence... Read More


Uttara building fire: Death toll rises to five

Dhaka, Jan. 16 -- The death toll from a fire at a residential building in Dhaka's Uttara has risen to five. The fire, which broke out on the second floor at a six-storey building in Uttara Sector No.... Read More


"Sehat humesha achchi rahein": Shabana Azmi extends heartfelt birthday greetings to Javed Akhtar

Mumbai, Jan. 16 -- Veteran actress Shabana Azmi wished good health to her husband, Javed Akhtar, on his birthday. The veteran screenwriter turned 81 on Saturday. Wishing him good health, Shabana told... Read More


UK MP flags Hindus' killing in Bangladesh, calls on govt to ensure fair polls

London, Jan. 16 -- UK MP Bob Blackman raised his concerns on Bangladesh and murder of Hindus there on Friday (local time). Speaking at the UK parliament, Blackman called on the government to take app... Read More


Quote of the day by Aishwarya Rai: 'I think the biggest strength lies in one's ability to say no'

India, Jan. 16 -- In an era where 'hustle culture' and people-pleasing can dominate our lives, a piece of timeless advice from Aishwarya Rai can serve as a vital reminder for women. The Miss World 199... Read More


Turnout soars past half-way mark in Pune, so does hope for victory

India, Jan. 16 -- Voter turnout in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections crossed the halfway mark by the end of polling on Thursday, touching around 54 per cent, marginally lower than the 55.... Read More


Mizoram Loses Rs 114.64 Crore Due to African Swine Fever in 2025

India, Jan. 16 -- Mizoram suffered a financial loss of Rs 114.64 crore due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in 2025, with 9,711 pigs dying and 3,620 more culled to prevent the disease's sprea... 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


When diversity in schools becomes normal, not news - Ng Kor Sim

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 16 -- When schools reopened recently, several photos showing a sizeable number of non-Chinese students in national-type Chinese primary schools (SJKC), went viral. For some, the ima... Read More


Poll pact fails to work for Thackerays, show in BMC bastions silver lining

Mumbai, Jan. 16 -- The tactical alliance between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) may not have aided the Thackeray cousins to win the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, but th... Read More