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Litter laws hit everyone: SWCorp denies crackdown targets non-Malaysians as another Indonesian charged in court

ALOR STAR, Jan. 26 -- Litterbugs in Malaysia can no longer escape penalties, regardless of their nationality, under the amended Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007. SWCorp chief exec... Read More


Private jet carrying 8 people crashes in Bangor, Maine: FAA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A private jet carrying eight people crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Th... Read More


Sachin Tendulkar extends wishes on 77th Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday extended wishes as India celebrates its 77th Republic Day. Republic Day, observed annually on January 26, marks the day Ind... Read More


Stocks to buy or sell: From Paytm to Bajaj Auto- Jigar Patel of Anand Rathi recommends trading strategies for 3 shares

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- The Indian stock market suffered significant losses last week amid persistent foreign capital outflows, the rupee's fall to record lows, mixed Q3 results, and geopolitical uncert... Read More


Catholic Church in SL to file FR against assault of a priest

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka is to file a Fundamental Rights petition against the police officers who had assaulted a priest in Negombo over the weekend, Spokesman for Archdi... Read More


77th Republic day celebrated with national pride and enthusiasm in Lucknow

Lucknow, Jan. 26 -- On the 77th Republic Day, a grand main program was organized in front of Vidhan Bhawan in the capital Lucknow. As per tradition, Governor Anandiben Patel hoisted the national flag ... Read More


Republic Day parade: Tableau depicts storytelling, honours filmmakers, artists

India, Jan. 26 -- The information and broadcasting ministry's Republic Day parade tableau, themed "Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti", on Monday depicted India's civilisational storytelling journey... Read More


Assam polls: Decide between illegal immigration and identity, Himanta Biswa Sarma tells voters

India, Jan. 26 -- Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said voters must decide in the coming assembly elections whether they want a government that "surrenders" before illegal immigrants... Read More


Sri Lanka FDI surges 72% to $1.06 bn in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Sri Lanka recorded a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, with inflows reaching USD 1,057 million, reflecting a 72 percent increase compared to the previous yea... Read More


Midland Bank signs MoU with Bridge Holdings

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Midland Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bridge Holdings Limited on 19 January 2026. Bridge Holding Ltd is a real estate developer company in the country. Th... Read More