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BNP's Milton and Jamaat's Shafiqur vie for women voters in Dhaka-15

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- On a sunlit Tuesday afternoon in central Monipur, small groups of women activists fan out through narrow streets, knocking on doors, handing out pamphlets, and making the case for re... Read More


Nigerian lawmaker protests use of 'Doctor' title for honorary degree holders in parliament

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- A mild debate broke out on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday following concerns over the public use of honorary academic titles by lawmakers. The issue was ra... Read More


Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha... Read More


New Renault Duster engine lineup explained: Petrol and hybrid options detailed

India, Jan. 29 -- The Renault Duster is back in India after a near-four-year hiatus, and it comes in an all-new avatar with upgrades spanning design, tech, and powertrains. This is the third-generatio... Read More


India's capex rose 4.2x from FY18 to FY26

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- The Government of India's capital expenditure has increased nearly 4.2 times, from Rs.2.63 lakhcrore in FY18 to Rs.11.21 lakh crore in FY26 (BE), while effective capital expenditure... Read More


Philippines posts slowest non-pandemic growth in 14 years as corruption scandal and climate woes bite

MANILA, Jan. 29 -- The Philippines' economy grew at its slowest non-pandemic pace in 14 years in 2025, data showed Thursday, as it was swamped by a corruption scandal and climate change-fuelled weathe... Read More


Global environment remains fragile and risks elevated; Ongoing trade negotiations with the US expected to conclude this year: Economic Survey

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- Global environment remains fragile, with growth holding up better than expected but risks elevated amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and financial vulnera... Read More


Indian economy achieved stability through credible fiscal consolidation; says Economic Survey

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- According to the Economic Survey 2026, the government's prudent fiscal management has strengthened credibility and reinforced confidence in India's macroeconomic and fiscal framewor... Read More


NCB team from New Delhi raids chemical factory in Mysuru: Drug production suspected

Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 29 -- Liquids, raw materials found at Hebbal factory as night-long searches by NCB sleuths continue Known as Karnataka's cultural capital and a major tourist destination, Mysuru h... Read More


Police Commissioner denies drug seizure

Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 29 -- Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar has clarified that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) action in Hebbal was not a raid but part of a follow-up investigation and t... Read More