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FM Sitharaman proposes girls' hostel in every district, 'She MARTS' to boost women entrepreneurship

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- To strengthen the higher education ecosystem and promote women-led entrepreneurship, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a series of proposals, including... Read More


National security reflections on Maitatsine, Bullum-Kuttu and Boko Haram uprisings, By Samuel Aruwan

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The purpose of this reflection is to review the chronic inaction and absence of decisive approaches that have undermined national security, resulting in bloodshed and immense human ... Read More


FM Sitharaman proposes 'Khelo India Mission' to boost talent development, coaching, infrastructure

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to launch the 'Khelo India Mission' while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Parliament on Sunday. The mission aims to cre... Read More


Women leaders demand end to systemic exclusion from Nepali politics

Kathmandu, Feb. 1 -- Women leaders, activists and youth representatives have demanded an end to the systemic exclusion of women from politics in Nepal. Speaking at a public dialogue titled 'Excluded ... Read More


Firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence, police team at site

India, Feb. 1 -- Unidentified assailants fired four rounds outside the Mumbai residence of Bollywood film director Rohit Shetty, prompting heightened security in the area, police said on Sunday. The ... Read More


5 rounds fired outside Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence in late-night shooting

India, Feb. 1 -- Unidentified assailants fired four rounds outside the Mumbai residence of Bollywood film director Rohit Shetty around 12.43 am, prompting heightened security in the area, police said ... Read More


Guterres warning of 'UN financial collapse' rings alarm bells in Nepal

Kathmandu, Feb. 1 -- Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that the United Nations faces "imminent financial collapse" amid unpaid annual dues and other issues that have drawn global reactions... Read More


Mohali court acquits man in 2018 NDPS case citing procedural lapses

Mohali, Feb. 1 -- A Mohali court has acquitted an accused in an NDPS case after holding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt due to non-compliance with mandatory le... Read More


Madhav Nepal running from Rautahat for sixth parliamentary term

Rautahat, Feb. 1 -- On a sweltering June afternoon last year, a crowd of supporters gathered to greet chairman of the then CPN (Unified Socialist), Madhav Kumar Nepal, at its party office in Gaur. Th... Read More


Chandigarh: UT administrator Kataria reviews civic amenities across city

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- Punjab governor and administrator, UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Saturday undertook a series of surprise visits across the city to review healthcare facilities, sanitati... Read More