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Ram Charan's Peddi OTT deal in trouble as makers introduce performance-based clause, here's what we know

India, Jan. 28 -- Of late, OTT platforms have changed the digital rights game in a big way. They are no longer paying huge amounts to makers and are instead shelling out limited budgets to acquire the... Read More


Court orders Jaffna MC to submit report on air pollution control measures

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Court of Appeal has ordered the Jaffna Municipal Council to submit a report on the measures taken to reduce air pollution in the Jaffna area. The order was issued when a wri... Read More


Police say perpetrators behind Narsingdi assault on journalists identified

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Police have arrested three people in connection with the attack on a group of Dhaka-based journalists visiting Dream Holiday Park in Narsingdi for a "Family Day" event. All perpetra... Read More


WhatsApp rolls out 'strict account settings' for users seeking extra security

India, Jan. 28 -- Meta-owned WhatsApp has introduced an advanced security option that allows users to opt into stronger protections against hacking and surveillance, joining a growing list of US tech ... Read More


L367: Vishnu Mohan reveals Prithviraj urged him to helm Mohanlal-starrer over his own film

India, Jan. 28 -- Director Vishnu Mohan has been hogging headlines ever since superstar Mohanlal announced that the young filmmaker would be directing his next film, L367. But did you know that Vishnu... Read More


Viet Nam calls for early ratification of Ha Noi Convention

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 28 -- Th joint delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security attends the first meeting of the ad hoc committee on the rules of procedure for ... Read More


Macron hosts Denmark and Greenland leaders in show of European unity

France, Jan. 28 -- France will stage a prominent display of European solidarity on Wednesday, with President Emmanuel Macron welcoming Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Min... Read More


Pine Labs expands its footprint by deploying an API-first Card Issuing & Processing Platform for PABC

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- One of Sri Lanka's largest listed entities, the Pan Asia Banking Corporation (PABC) and global fintech platform Pine Labs have today announced a partnership that will see the fin... Read More


Labor-intensive programs to drive economy in disaster-hit Sumatra

Jakarta, Jan. 28 -- Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said labor-intensive programs are helping drive community economic activity in disaster-affected areas of Sumatra. "Since December 12, 2025, we... Read More


Living in the shadow of other people's backpacks

India, Jan. 28 -- By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam I live among people who carry laptop bags and extend their personal space with confidence. The bag becomes a second spine and the person walks as if this n... Read More