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Transport sector development stalls under interim admin

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Road and rail transport development has made little headway during the interim government's tenure, as reluctance to approve new or high-cost projects has slowed infrastructure expans... Read More


Real estate agent who aided cyber fraud refused bail

India, Jan. 3 -- A special CBI court recently refused bail to a 33-year-old real estate agent arrested for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud of over Rs.7.72 crore, after threatening a senior citize... Read More


'No property tax for 700-sq-feet flats, rRs.r1,500 dole for domestic workers'

India, Jan. 3 -- A property tax waiver for houses within 700 square feet, a Rs.1,500 monthly cash handout for house helps and fisherwomen, 10-rupee subsidised meals, free parking at the BMC's parking ... Read More


Water Metro on Gomti gains pace; feasibility study presented

Lucknow, Jan. 3 -- The process for launching a Water Metro service on the Gomti was currently underway, said transport minister (Independent Charge) Dayashankar Singh, while noting that feasibility st... Read More


10 lesser-known facts about Venezuela as Trump announces capture of President Nicolas Maduro

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The United States on Saturday, 3 January 2026, carried out strikes on Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro amid allegations of the leader turning the country into a "na... Read More


BCCI moves on from Mohammed Shami; Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan told to wait as management sticks with winning formula

India, Jan. 3 -- The Indian selectors opted for continuity in the ODI squad for the upcoming series, with Rishabh Pant retaining his place as the second wicketkeeper. Domestic performers, however, wil... Read More


Lessons from 2025, choices for 2026 - Tengku Zafrul Aziz

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 3 -- Serving in government for close to six years has been a deeply rewarding and humbling journey. Holding responsibility across both the finance and trade portfolios has offered... Read More


Sandeshkhali mob attack on police injures six; nine held

KOLKATA, Jan. 3 -- Six police personnel were injured and a police vehicle vandalised on Friday night after a mob attacked officers attempting to arrest a Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker in Sandeshkhal... Read More


Where myth meets muscle

India, Jan. 3 -- It's the Salman Khan of our mountains," said a young man from Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh when asked about the elusive Mishmi takin. I first heard about the creature as a stude... Read More


The Raja Saab director teases Boman Irani's character in Prabhas-starrer, says he changes the tone of the horror comedy

India, Jan. 3 -- The Raja Saab is one of the most awaited films of 2026. Fans are eagerly waiting to see Prabhas in a new film and in a new genre. The film releases in theatres on January 9. In a new ... Read More