Pakistan: Christians demand protection after another attack on church

IANS | January 8, 2026 4:25 PM

Islamabad, Jan 8 (IANS) A church in Raiwind area of Pakistan's Punjab province came under attack recently as a person forcibly entered the Christian place of worship and carried out an act of destruction that has sparked fear among Christian community in the country. Religious leaders and community representatives have demanded stronger protection for places of worship and accountability for those who carry out these hate-driven acts, a report has stated.

Somnath Swabhiman Parv: Shaurya Yatra to see participation of 108 horsemen in traditional attire

IANS | January 8, 2026 4:14 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 8 (IANS) The four-day Somnath Swabhiman Parv kicked off at the Somnath Mahadev Temple on Thursday, marking the 75th anniversary of the inauguration of the historic shrine of Lord Shiva.

UIDAI launches Aadhaar mascot ‘Udai’ to simplify public communication of services

IANS | January 8, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Thursday launched the Aadhaar mascot -- a new “resident-facing communication companion” to simplify public understanding of Aadhaar services.

Akanksha Puri on her bond with 'Kamar 28' singer Neelkamal: We share a special friendship

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:58 PM

Mumbai Dec 8 (IANS) Actress Akanksha Puri is currently geared up for the release of her latest song, ‘Kamar 28’.

Sensex, Nifty end lower as India-US trade tension spook investors

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:57 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Indian equity markets witnessed their sharpest fall in a month on Thursday as benchmark indices extended losses for the fourth straight session, weighed down by rising concerns over India–US trade tensions.

UAE scientists partner with India for 45th Antarctic Expedition

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:52 PM

Abu Dhabi/New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Scientists from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have partnered with India for the 45th Antarctic Expedition, said the Indian embassy in the UAE.

PM Modi urges India’s AI startups to be ethical, transparent in their work

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday exhorted India’s AI startups to ensure that their models are ethical, unbiased, transparent, and based on data privacy principles.

When Aamir Khan complimented Madhuri Dixit's beauty, called her 'easy to work with'

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:50 PM

Mumbai Jan 8 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in an old interview with Lehren TV, spoke about his experience of working with Bollywood superstar actress Madhuri Dixit.

AI hype reversal could bring back FIIs to India creating huge upside

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A reversal of the artificial intelligence (AI) hype could bring India back into focus for large global investors, a report said on Thursday.

Somnath temple, among India's top 10 most-searched destinations, attracts nearly 1 crore devotees every year

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:45 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 8 (IANS) Somnath Temple is one of the foremost Jyotirlingas in the country, attracting nearly 1 crore pilgrims annually because of its timeless civilisational and spiritual significance.