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Bihar govt doubles scholarships, hostels for SC/ST students for educational equity: Minister

PATNA, Jan. 31 -- In a bid to bridge educational gaps for marginalised sections, the state government has rolled out a series of reforms aimed at empowering scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (S... Read More


Review: The Elsewhereans by Jeet Thayil

India, Jan. 31 -- In Bangalore in 2017, TJS George pulled out an old black-and-white photograph of a Vietnamese woman on a motorcycle. "If you go to Vietnam, remember me to her. She was very important... Read More


President Murmu may visit Ayodhya in March: Nripendra Mishra

AYODHYA, Jan. 31 -- Ram temple construction committee chairman Nripendra Mishra said on Friday that President Droupadi Murmu may visit Ayodhya in March to offer prayers at the Ram temple, adding that ... Read More


Absentee Lucknow Municipal Corporation staff face salary cut at Alambagh office

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- Lapses in staff attendance, inadequate office infrastructure, and slow progress in revenue-related work were sharply scrutinised following a surprise inspection by municipal commis... Read More


Mr President was in Turkey. So was I, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- A few days ago, as President Tinubu was making news for all the wrong reasons in Ankara, on the heels of his state visit to the Republic of Turkey, I found myself less than five ho... Read More


Hanford: Reports of shooting at Casa Del Sol apartments at Hanford Armona Rd; details here

India, Jan. 31 -- A shooting was reported in Hanford, California, on Friday. Scanner reports indicated it took place at Casa Del Sol apartments on Hanford Armona Rd. It is not known if there are any ... Read More


PayPal and the need for accountability through collective action, By Cheta Nwanze

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- The announcement that PayPal would finally allow Nigerians to receive international payments through a partnership with Paga has met, not celebration, but a furious and revealing d... Read More


When Catherine O'Hara slammed Trump's Canada threats; 'makes my skin crawl'

India, Jan. 31 -- Catherine O'Hara, who was known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, has died. She was 71. The actor passed away at her home in Los Angeles 'following a brief illness', he... Read More


Horoscope Today for January 31, 2026: The day brings monetary gains, career opportunities, health improvements, and more

India, Jan. 31 -- Financial help offered today boosts goodwill and admiration. Changing weather demands extra health precautions to avoid falling ill. Unwavering work focus helps you hit important goa... Read More


Prosecution witness links $2.045m, property documents recovered from lawyer to Emefiele

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- A prosecution witness said at the FCT High Court in Abuja on Friday that some title documents and the sun of $2 million recovered from a lawyer belonged to former Central Bank of N... Read More