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Japan embassy points to visa application surge for PH slot shortage

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The Japanese Embassy in Manila attributed to the "unprecedented levels" of visa applications among Filipinos the shortage of appointment slots in securing a Japanese visa, especiall... Read More


Nifty, Sensex open flat as investors adopt wait-and-watch mode ahead of Union Budget, volatility cools

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- The share market in the country opened flat on Tuesday as investors remained in a wait-and-watch mode ahead of the upcoming Union Budget this weekend, with market volatility showing... Read More


TikTok permanently bans Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda

Hyderabad, Jan. 29 -- Amid growing concerns over the silencing of pro-Palestinian voices, Emmy Award-winning Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda's TikTok account has been permanently banned by the socia... Read More


Weekend events you can't miss in Kolkata (Jan 30, 31, Feb 1)

India, Jan. 29 -- A film festival What: The Japanese Film Festival by the Japan Foundation is a celebration of contemporary and classic cinema that reflects Japan's shifting social, emotional, and cu... Read More


UK, China Leaders Stress Stronger Ties in Beijing

Afghanistan, Jan. 29 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told President Xi Jinping that London wants broader ties with Beijing to support economic growth and security. British Prime Minister Keir ... Read More


ASEAN does not recognize Myanmar polls 'as of now' - Lazaro

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a bloc "as of now" is not recognizing the recently concluded elections held in Myanmar, said Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Ther... Read More


Top Gainers and Losers on Jan 29: Hindustan Copper, GMDC, ABB India, Oil India, Vedanta, Gravita India among top gainers

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Indian stock market witnessed another volatile session on Thursday, January 29, but key indices managed to extend their winning streak for a third straight session, largely a... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26 calls for education reforms to stem student exodus, draw overseas learners

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India needs structural higher education reforms to address the significant imbalance in international student mobility that contributes to brain drain and outward remittances, ac... Read More


Vietnam welcomes all efforts to bring lasting peace to Gaza Strip: Spokeswoman

Hanoi, Jan. 29 -- As one of the first countries to recognise the State of Palestine, Vietnam welcomes all efforts to bring lasting peace to the Gaza Strip for the benefit of the Palestinian people, on... Read More


India-EU FTA most forward-looking, wide-ranging concession package for India so far: EY report

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents one of the most forward-looking and wide-ranging concession packages India has negotiated so far, highlighted a rep... Read More