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Witness claims harassment by Zara Qairina's mother over daughter's police testimony

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 1 -- The Coroner's Court heard that the mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir had harassed another student's mother by asking her to alter her daughter's police statement. The ... Read More


Operation Sagar Bandhu boost: India sends 10 bridges to rebuild Sri Lanka

India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to help restore critical connectivity in areas severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Sharing det... Read More


Economic Buzz: US producer prices grow 0.5% in December

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Producer prices in the U.S. increased by much more than anticipated in the month of December, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Friday. The Labor Department ... Read More


Songkran-style Water Festival to be adapted for Malaysian audience, says DPM Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 1 -- The upcoming Water Music Festival, inspired by Thailand's Songkran Festival and scheduled for May, will be adapted to suit local culture, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri ... Read More


Kia India reports steady demand across SUVs and MPVs in January 2026

India, Feb. 1 -- Kia India kicked off the new calendar year with total sales of 27,603 units in January 2026, marking a 10.3 per cent year-on-year growth compared to the 25,025 units sold in the same ... Read More


Illegal timber smuggling foiled in Odisha; timber, vehicle worth over Rs 3L seized

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- The Forest Department on Sunday intercepted an illegal timber smuggling attempt near Gangapur village on Sunday under the Badagada forest range of the South Ghumusar forest divi... Read More


Hindustan Zinc extends downfall for second day

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- In two sessions, the stock has declined 21.90% to currently trade at Rs 558.90, from its recent closing high of Rs 715.60 recorded on 29 January 2026. The recent selling in this cou... Read More


Mammootty on why he turned up for Indrans' Aashaan trailer launch despite not being a star-studded film

India, Feb. 1 -- Trailer launches of much-anticipated movies have been star-studded events over recent years. But Malayalam megastar Mammootty turning up as the chief guest at the Aashaan trailer laun... Read More


Government fighting menace of drug abuse in mission mode: Satish Sharma

Srinagar, Feb. 1 -- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports (YSS) and Information Technology, Satish Sharma today flagged off Mini Marathon 1.0 - "Run ... Read More


Midland Polymers reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.01 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Net Loss of Midland Polymers reported to Rs 0.01 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against net loss of Rs 0.02 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. There ... Read More