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Economic Survey flags need to recalibrate RTI, warns against 'transparency without outcomes'

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-26 has called for a calibrated re-examination of India's Right to Information (RTI) Act, highlighting that unchecked disclosure can undermine effective g... Read More


Xi purges to conquer in party vs PLA clash

India, Jan. 29 -- By removing General Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), and General Liu Zhenli, chief of the CMC Joint Staff Department and member of the CMC - ... Read More


Yogi discusses green hydrogen policy with Japanese delegation

LUCKNOW, Jan. 29 -- Advancing cooperation between Uttar Pradesh and Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture, as well as effective implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2024 by the two s... Read More


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