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Indonesia to host first National Chinese New Year Festival in 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 28 -- The government will host its first Chinese New Year Festival, reflecting the spirit of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) by promoting inclusivity, cultural diversity, and i... Read More


Maharashtra in shock as Dy CM Ajit Pawar passes away; Leaders recall fearless 'Dada'

India, Jan. 28 -- Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat expressed deep shock and grief over the sudden demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying the loss is hard to believe as Pawar had attende... Read More


Soldiers rescue kidnap victim in Taraba

Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- Troops of the Nigerian Army's 6 Brigade, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped man in Dogon Gawa, Takum LGA of Taraba State. The development wa... Read More


GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to respond

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has stated that its ongoing trade union action will be further intensified if the government fails to provide a positive respo... Read More


Bangladesh's foreign debt repayment tops $2bn in first half of FY

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Bangladesh's foreign debt repayment crossed the $2 billion mark in the first six months of the current fiscal year (FY), as the government continues to face mounting pressure from ri... Read More


Delhi: Special AAIB team to probe Baramati plane crash

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- A special team of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the aircraft crash in Baramati, which took away the lives of five individuals, including Maha... Read More


Government Committed to True Social Justice, Says President Droupadi Murmu in Parliament Address

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- President of India Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint sitting of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 2026-27, emphasizing the Union government's commitme... Read More


"Response to attacks on India will be strong and decisive": President Droupadi Murmu cites Operation Sindoor as example in Parliament

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- President Droupadi Murmu placed strong emphasis on national security and India's decisive response to terrorism while addressing Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session... Read More


Mamata launches Banglar Bari Phase-II, inaugurates Ghatal Master Plan

Kolkata, Jan. 28 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday launched the second phase of the 'Banglar Bari' project and inaugurated the Ghatal Master Plan at a government distribution programme he... Read More


No more credit squeeze with tightfisted monetary policy

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Planning Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud has said it is time to make a review of the tight monetary policy stance, for the same has not worked as desired. "There is no longer much ne... Read More