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PM Modi lauds 10 years of Startup India; highlights success of women as leaders, calls for manufacturing focus

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Marking a decade of the Startup India initiative on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the mission's evolution into a "revolution" in the last 10 years. He lauded the... Read More


Further hearing of case against Ravi Karunanayake postponed until February

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The Colombo High Court today ordered that further evidence hearing in the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Finance Minist... Read More


BSNL and Viasat to support Indian Navy Satellite Communications upgrade

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and US-based satellite communications company Viasat will support the next phase of the Indian Navy's satellite communications modernisation p... Read More


2,447 substandard canned fish destroyed on court order

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- A stock of 2,447 canned fish found to be unfit for human consumption was destroyed today (16) following an order issued by the Avissawella Magistrate's Court. The case relates t... Read More


EBL Chairman Under CID Scanner Over Laundering Allegations

Bangladesh, Jan. 16 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has intensified its money laundering probe against Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) Chairman Mohammad Shaukat Ali Chowdhury, seeking extensive ... Read More


ITAK opposes 'Praja Shakthi' programme

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) announced its opposition to the 'Praja Shakthi' programme implemented by the government. Its media spokesperson and former MP M.A. Sumanth... Read More


Akasa Air becomes first Indian airline to offer Apple Pay for international flight bookings

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, on Monday announced Apple Pay as a payment option on its website and mobile app, empowering international travellers with a seamless a... Read More


Tata Tech Q3 results: Revenue from operations climbs nearly 4% YoY; profit plunges 96%, impacted by new labour codes

Tata Tech Q3 results, Jan. 16 -- Tata Technologies, on Friday, January 16, reported a steep 96% year-on-year (YoY) fall in its consolidated profit for the December quarter of the current financial yea... Read More


Second Global Buddhist Summit to be held in New Delhi on January 24-25

India, Jan. 16 -- The second Global Buddhist Summit will be held on January 24 and 25 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together Buddhist leaders, scholars, practitioners and policymakers from... Read More


Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi share adorable moments from their son Vaayuv's 1st Makar Sankranti. See pics

India, Jan. 16 -- Actors Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi embraced parenthood in September 2025, when they welcomed their son, Vaayuv. Recently, the couple melted hearts on social media as they shared g... Read More