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Maharashtra: CPI(M) marches in Palghar, warns escalation to Mumbai over MGNREGA, labour codes issue

Palghar, Jan. 20 -- The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Tuesday resumed its massive foot march to the Palghar Collectorate in Maharashtra, with nearly 50,000 participants. The protestors restar... Read More


Asin makes goofy face in unseen wedding pic shared by husband Rahul Sharma as they celebrate '10 blissful years'

India, Jan. 20 -- Actor Asin has clocked 10 years of her marriage with her husband-entrepreneur Rahul Sharma. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Rahul shared an unseen photo of Asin from their ... Read More


Private sector minimum wage increased

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The national minimum wage for private sector employees will rise effective January 1, 2026, following the National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2025. Commi... Read More


Opposition members protest against education reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Black bands and protest signs were displayed by opposition members of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha today during a demonstration against education reforms, same-sex marriage laws... Read More


At Davos, Assam CM Sarma touts India's economic rise, pitches state as fastest-growing investment hub

Davos, Jan. 20 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted India's rapid economic ascent under Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the World Economic Forum, expressing confidence th... Read More


Government to repurpose buildings to ease prison overcrowding

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Several government buildings will be acquired to house inmates as a solution to prison congestion levels currently exceeding 300%. Justice and National Integration Minister Harsh... Read More


Is Minecraft Realms down? Thousands report issues amid widespread outage

India, Jan. 20 -- Minecraft Realms is down for thousands of users in the U.S. on Monday afternoon, as per DownDetector. Nearly 3,000 users reporting the outage on the platform, which tracks live outag... Read More


Supreme Court to hear Mahindanda and Nalin's appeals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has fixed 09 March to hear the appeals filed by former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their prison sentences. The o... Read More


School student drowns in Vavuniya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A school student lost his life after drowning in the Mahamailankulama tank in Vavuniya. The deceased was identified as an 18-year-old resident of Kovilkulam, Vavuniya. The stude... Read More


"This is not diplomacy, it's stupidity": California Governor Gavin Newsom slams Trump ahead of Davos speech as Greenland tariff threat sparks EU alarm

Davos, Jan. 20 -- California Governor Gavin Newsom criticised US President Donald Trump and urged European leaders to remain united, ahead of Trump's address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos... Read More