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Julian Francis warns bogus freedom fighter entries on lists tarnish legacy of 1971 heroes

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Julian Francis, also known as "Friend of Bangladesh", has said the honour of genuine freedom fighters is being undermined by the inclusion of "fakes" on official lists. His bond with... Read More


Pakistan Army Kills 92 Militants After Baloch Separatist Attacks Leave 33 Dead

Afghanistan, Feb. 1 -- Pakistan's military announced Saturday it killed 92 militants in extensive operations across Balochistan province following coordinated attacks by Baloch separatists that killed... Read More


Seafood exporter stocks rise after budget boost; Govt to develop 500 fisheries reservoirs

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Shares of seafood exporters advanced after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget 2026, announced initiatives for the integrated development of 500 reservoirs and A... Read More


Benchmarks slip into red as Budget 2026 unfolds; PSU Bank shares drop

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The key equity indices erased all gains and slipped into negative territory in early afternoon trade amid the ongoing Budget 2026 proceedings. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam... Read More


The best birthday gift for our cops!

India, Feb. 1 -- By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD I was overjoyed to learn a couple of days ago that Dr. M.A. Saleem, the DG&IG of our Police Force, has announced that all our cops will henceforth become ... Read More


City's Early Childhood Educationist for World Summit at Dubai

India, Feb. 1 -- City's Early Childhood Educationist and Professor in Education Dr. S. Selva Kumar has been invited to attend World Education Summit on Reimaging Education for a Global World, Technolo... Read More


Police detain 'Inspector Sheila' over alleged Thaipusam commotion in Batu Caves caught on video

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 1 -- A suspended police officer was arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves last night, police confirmed, following the circulatio... Read More


Punjab National Bank keeps lending rates and base rate unchanged

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Punjab National Bank announced that Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rates (MCLR) with effect from 01 February 2026 remain unchanged as under: Overnight - 7.95% One month - 8.2... Read More


బడ్జెట్ 2026: చిన్న పన్ను చెల్లింపుదారులకు ఊరట.. కొత్త ఆటోమేటెడ్ స్కీమ్

భారతదేశం, ఫిబ్రవరి 1 -- ఆదివారం పార్లమెంటులో ప్రవేశపెట్టిన 2026-27 ఆర్థిక సంవత్సర బడ్జెట్‌లో మధ్యతరగతి మరియు చిన్న పన్ను చెల్లింపుదారుల కోసం ఆర్థిక మంత్రి పలు కీలక సంస్కరణలను ప్రకటించారు. పన్ను విధివి... Read More


Private operators demand bus fare hike amidst rising operational costs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Bus fares will have to be increased in the coming months, despite a recent marginal reduction in fuel prices, the President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA), G... Read More