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Budget 2026: Will the government roll out more supportive measures for nuclear sector? Here's what analysts expect

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- In the Union Budget 2026, analysts expect the government to announce additional supportive measures for renewable energy, particularly the nuclear sector, which has remained a ke... Read More


Justice Department releases massive trove from its Jeffrey Epstein files

New York, Jan. 31 -- The Justice Department on Friday released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the governmen... Read More


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


Niger government lifts night ban on motorcycles, tricycles in Minna

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has lifted the restriction on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles in Minna, the state capital, ending a curfew that had been in place... 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


Deputy PM concludes working visit to Switzerland

Geneva, Jan. 31 -- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh paid a working visit to Switzerland from January 28 to 30. During the visit, Binh paid courtesy calls on Swiss President Guy Parmeli... 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


"We have 5,000 years of business trade": Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad on India-Arab ties

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad on Saturday highlighted the depth of historical ties between India and the Arab world, underscoring the significance of the ongoing India-Arab ... Read More


CPA takes tough stance on strike of port workers

Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- CHATTOGRAM: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has taken a tough stance on creation of any chaos over the court verdict regarding the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chittag... 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