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Engaging for PeacePublished on: January 24, 2026 6:21 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- As expected, Pakistan's decision to sign on to the Gaza Board of Peace is generating more noise than clarity. Critics allege it means sending Pakistani troops to disarm Hamas or u... Read More


Mumbai air quality dips again as doctors flag spike in respiratory cases

India, Jan. 24 -- The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city rose to 104 - according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) - on Thursday, indicating the air was unhealthy for sensitive groups, af... Read More


Cost of UnilateralismPublished on: January 24, 2026 6:20 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- On Thursday, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned of what he described as a "disturbing trend" in international affairs. While hi... Read More


Australian Open | Djokovic, warrior Sinner turn up the heat on a steamy day

NEW DELHI, Jan. 24 -- Talk of turning up the heat at the Australian Open. Saturday was full of drama, excitement, emotion and upheaval. First up was the marathon man Novak Djokovic, who turned the nig... Read More


Justice delayed is justice destroyed: CJI Surya Kant

India, Jan. 24 -- Justice delayed is justice destroyed, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Saturday, emphasising the need for high courts to be ever-vigilant and quick in providing justic... Read More


HC unhappy with BMC's inaction in Mumbai, warns of halting NMMC chief's salary

India, Jan. 24 -- The Bombay High Court on Friday came down heavily on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) for their continued failure to curb... Read More


Corruption Is Not a Secret. It Is a Settlement.Published on: January 24, 2026 6:16 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- Corruption in Pakistan is not hidden anymore. It is not whispered. It is not even denied with conviction. It is discussed openly at dinner tables, in drawing rooms, in offices, on... Read More


Beaten but unbroken: Kailash Satyarthi recounts 'failed' child rescue at HLF

Hyderabad, Jan. 24 -- He failed the first time he tried rescuing a child. Yet, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi said he was determined to keep trying. He was beaten up several times during... Read More


'Will stop salary': HC raps BMC, NMMC over Mumbai air pollution

India, Jan. 24 -- The Bombay High Court on Friday came down heavily on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) for their continued failure to curb... Read More


Lucknow gears up for Republic Day 2026 parade with full-dress rehearsal

Lucknow, Jan. 24 -- With just days to go, the full-dress rehearsal for the 2026 Republic Day parade was held on Saturday in front of the Assembly building in Lucknow, where senior district officials w... Read More