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Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Russia bombarded Ukraine with more than 300 drones and ballistic and cruise missiles in its latest nighttime attack on the Ukrainian power grid, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sai... Read More


SNU team selected for Sakura Science Prog in Japan

Kolkata, Jan. 21 -- Sister Nivedita University (SNU) has announced that a team of seven postgraduate students and one faculty member has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Sakura Science Program -... Read More


IAEA warns Iran nuclear standoff cannot last indefinitelyPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:49 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warned on Tuesday that the standoff with Iran over highly enriched uranium and inspections at bombed nuclear sites cannot continue indefini... Read More


Missing uranium sparks IAEA warning to IranPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- The IAEA chief, Rafael Grossi, has warned Iran to account for missing enriched uranium at bombed sites. He urged Tehran to submit a detailed report and allow inspections at Natanz... Read More


'Rs 2.8 billion saved due to transparency in PDP'Published on: January 21, 2026 5:42 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities to carry out comprehensive beautification of entry and exit points of cities, including ensuring cleanliness... Read More


Rupee slumps to record low on global jitters, outlook remains fragile

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- The Indian rupee slid sharply on Wednesday, hitting a fresh record low of 91.7450 against the US dollar, weighed down by heightened global uncertainty leading to risk aversion ac... Read More


"From 68 to 70...number of times PM's 'good friend'...": Jairam Ramesh over Trump's repeated claim on Op Sindoor

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, on Wednesday, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relationship with US President Donald Trump, stating that Trump has claimed 70 times that h... Read More


Iran accused of extorting families for protesters bodies amid internet blackout

Bangladesh, Jan. 21 -- Iranian authorities are facing grave allegations that security forces demanded large payments from families in exchange for returning the bodies of protesters killed during a re... Read More


Indias BRICS presidency: Navigating multipolarity amid ‘America First pressures

Bangladesh, Jan. 21 -- Indias assumption of the BRICS presidency on January 1, 2026, comes at a defining moment in global politics. Following its widely noted stewardship of the G20 in 2023, New Delhi... Read More


Trump says UN should continue, but Board of Peace "might" replace UN

Nepal, Jan. 21 -- In his address that lasted for nearly two hours at the White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of his second term, Trump repeatedly criticized the United Nations as ... Read More