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Baramati mourns the leader who shaped the town

India, Jan. 29 -- Baramati, long regarded as a model of development in Maharashtra and a political stronghold of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, was engulfed in shock and grief on Wednesday followin... Read More


Disaster-hit Himachal pins hopes on Union 'Green Fund' to tackle fiscal & climate crisis

Shimla, Jan. 29 -- Fighting the state's fiscal crunch and repeated disasters, Himachal Pradesh pins hope that provision for "Green Fund" will be made in the upcoming Union budget. Chief minister Sukh... Read More


'Beating Retreat ceremony' at Vijay Chowk today to formally conclude Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony will be held at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi at 5 pm, marking the formal conclusion of the Republi... Read More


'Total eye wash': Supreme Court pulls up states over inaction on stray dogs

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over what it described as inadequate and poorly implemented measures by several states to deal with the growing menace of str... Read More


Deputy CM reviews post-snowfall situation in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan. 29 -- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today convened a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, to assess the post-snowfall situation across Kashmir region besides ... Read More


MCD's rRs.r16,697 crore budget focuses on infrastructure, AQI and dog shelters

India, Jan. 29 -- Focusing on infrastructure expansion and pollution control, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's standing committee on Wednesday proposed a Rs.16,697.56-crore budget for fiscal 2026-... Read More


Revisiting 'falcha' in modern-day Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Jan. 29 -- At first glance, they look like ordinary bus stops. But the falcha-style shelters appearing across Kathmandu are part of a wider effort to revive a centuries-old communal space t... Read More


A 16-year journey reaches the shore: Tawi artificial lake opens with free boat rides

JAMMU, Jan. 29 -- After a long wait of around 16 years, the artificial lake in Jammu's Tawi river has eventually become a reality and has started drawing enthusiastic crowds for free boat rides. The ... Read More


Flights resume, NH-44 opens as weather improves in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan. 29 -- Flights resumed at Srinagar Airport and Srinagar-Jammu national highway (NH-44) was also opened for traffic after the weather improved significantly in Kashmir on Wednesday. Offi... Read More


Chinese cultural event series kick off in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The opening gala of the 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" cultural events in Sri Lanka was held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, marking the beginning of a series of celebrations ahead o... Read More