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Why Gagan Thapa matters for Congress

Nepal, Jan. 29 -- The Gen Z movement marked a decisive rupture in Nepal's political life. It was not merely another episode of unrest; it triggered a dramatic regime change and fundamentally altered t... Read More


Supreme Court to hear petitions against UGC's equity regulations today

India, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear three petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Instituti... Read More


MCD's rRs.r16,697 crore budget focuses on infrastructure, AQI and dog shelters

India, Jan. 29 -- Focusing on infrastructure expansion and pollution control, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's standing committee on Wednesday proposed a Rs.16,697.56-crore budget for fiscal 2026-... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | RBI's bond-buying aims to soften yields as debt investors await India's budget for cues

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- It's not typical of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to abruptly change its schedule of open market operations. So when it did so this week, it raised eyebrows. Instead of bond pu... Read More


A 16-year journey reaches the shore: Tawi artificial lake opens with free boat rides

JAMMU, Jan. 29 -- After a long wait of around 16 years, the artificial lake in Jammu's Tawi river has eventually become a reality and has started drawing enthusiastic crowds for free boat rides. The ... Read More


SC summons U'khand official in Bageshwar mining case

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- In a curious turn of events, the Supreme Court has decided to hear in person the district mining officer (DMO) of Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand after learning that her statem... Read More


OPINION - Northern Investment Summit, Jaffna January 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- By Jekhan Aruliah When the topic of the Northern economy comes up, Jaffna is often criticized for living on remittances. Small transfers, perhaps a hundred US dollars a month, s... Read More


Upcoming House election explained

Kathmandu, Jan. 29 -- The election fever has gripped the country with the completion of the nomination process. Along with candidates from the respective constituencies, top leaders across party lines... Read More


Ajit Pawar dies in Learjet 45 crash in Baramati, last rites to be performed today

India, Jan. 29 -- Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed in a plane crash in Maharashtra's Baramati town on Wednesday morning, ending an era in state politics and rai... Read More


UIDAI rolls out new Aadhaar app with focus on privacy and digital verification

India, Jan. 29 -- New Delhi The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday launched a new Aadhaar app, which it plans to merge with the existing mAadhaar app. The new app is aimed ... Read More