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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


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


'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


Education ministry calls for systemic approach to inclusive education

India, Jan. 24 -- Emphasising systemic responsibility over reliance on civil society and parents for supporting children with special needs (CwSN), Union education ministry officials on Friday called ... Read More


Cash-strapped MTNL begins auctioning properties in Mumbai and Delhi

India, Jan. 24 -- State-owned telecom firm Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has begun auctioning its real estate assets in Mumbai and Delhi as part of efforts to raise funds and ease financial... Read More


BMC cracks down on unauthorised banners, 41 removed; FIRs filed across south Mumbai

India, Jan. 24 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) at the Gamdevi, Malabar Hill and Dr Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg police stations after r... Read More


PM Modi distributes over 61,000 appointment letters to new government employees at 18th Rozgar Mela

New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed over 61,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 18th Rozgar Mela, held in New Delhi. Addressing the programm... Read More