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America at 250: Strength, Sovereignty, and Shared Opportunity with PakistanPublished on: January 29, 2026 12:54 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, this milestone is more than a celebration-it is a moment of renewal. America at 250 is about restoring national stre... Read More


India's capex rose 4.2x from FY18 to FY26

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- The Government of India's capital expenditure has increased nearly 4.2 times, from Rs.2.63 lakhcrore in FY18 to Rs.11.21 lakh crore in FY26 (BE), while effective capital expenditure... Read More


Bay Area sandwich shop shuts after online backlash over $22 grilled cheese

India, Jan. 29 -- An artisanal sandwich shop in California's Bay Area has shut down both of its locations after becoming the target of intense online backlash over its high menu prices - including a $... Read More


Philippines posts slowest non-pandemic growth in 14 years as corruption scandal and climate woes bite

MANILA, Jan. 29 -- The Philippines' economy grew at its slowest non-pandemic pace in 14 years in 2025, data showed Thursday, as it was swamped by a corruption scandal and climate change-fuelled weathe... Read More


Govt seeks Chinese investment to shift mineral sector towards value additionPublished on: January 29, 2026 12:51 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Pakistan on Wednesday said it was seeking Chinese investment to develop its vast but underexploited mineral resources, pitching a strategy focused on value addition, processing an... Read More


Challenges like obesity, digital addiction, and mental health issues need immediate policy attention: Namit Joshi, Chairman, Pharmexcil

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India has made significant progress in improving public health outcomes, particularly in maternal and child health, but emerging challenges such as obesity, digital addiction, an... Read More


Trump-appointed acting cyber chief uploaded sensitive files to public version of ChatGPT

Washington, Jan. 29 -- The interim head of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) uploaded sensitive contracting files into a public version of ChatGPT last summer, triggering ... Read More


500,000 tonnes of Passco wheat set for disposalPublished on: January 29, 2026 12:46 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the disposal of 500,000 metric tons of Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation Limite... Read More


Telangana Govt urges Centre to declare Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara as national festival: Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan. 29 -- Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Thursday said that the Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara is being held for the second time since the formation of the People's Gover... Read More


Weekend events you can't miss in Hyderabad (Jan 30, 31, Feb 1)

India, Jan. 29 -- Anoushka Shankar Chapters Tour (Music concert) What: The globally acclaimed, 14-time Grammy-nominated sitar virtuoso and composer performs some of her most popular melodies (and som... Read More