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French Senate rejects assisted dying law after heated debate

France, Jan. 29 -- The bill had easily passed the lower National Assembly last year but was heavily amended in the upper house after often angry and chaotic debate led by right-wing and centrist senat... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26: India forecasts over 7% GDP growth rate in FY27 despite trade risks

India, Jan. 29 -- The Indian economy can expand at more than 7% in 2026-27, the government said on Thursday, offering an optimistic outlook for the world's fourth largest economy at a time of heighten... Read More


Vaishno Devi Shrine Board begins second phase of seed dispersal in Trikuta Hills

Katra, Jan. 29 -- The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) began the winter plantation drive and the second phase of aerial seed dispersal at the Trikuta Hills on Thursday. A demonstration ex... Read More


MUDA scam: Bengaluru Special Court accepts Lokayukta's 'B' clean chit report to CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, Jan. 29 -- In a major relief to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, a Special Court in Bengaluru has accepted the 'B' report filed by the Lokayukta in the Mysuru Urban Development Author... Read More


"Delayed but welcome step": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin backs UGC regulations, urges Centre not to dilute reforms

Chennai, Jan. 29 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Thursday described the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 as a "delayed but welcome" reform, calling it a cru... Read More


Ajit Pawar's mortal remains brought to Katewadi as last rites preparations underway

Baramati, Jan. 29 -- The mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were on Thursday brought to his residence in Katewadi ahead of his last rites. Funeral preparations are underway... Read More


Four decades later, IIM Lucknow bets on AI for its undergraduate debut

Lucknow, Jan. 29 -- After four decades of shaping India's top managers, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) is poised for a major academic shift. Marking 41 years since its establishment... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26: Despite many skilling schemes, India has a results problem

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- Despite years of public spending on skilling schemes, India continues to struggle with converting training programmes into stable jobs, noted the Economic Survey 2025-26. The annua... Read More


Court rejects bail plea of ex-MCD councillor Tahir Hussain, two others in UAPA case

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Thursday rejected regular bail pleas of Tahir Hussain, Athar Khan and Saleem Malik alias Munna. They are accused in a case linked to the alleged cons... Read More


Economic Survey calls for industrialization model with focus on global value chain

NEW DELHI, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey on Thursday called for creating a new industrialisation model focused on deeper integration into global value chains, rather than existing models centred on i... Read More