Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Friday drew attention to a brutal attack on a Christian man in Pakistan’s Punjab, expressing concerns over the dangers and challenges faced by religious minorities across the country.
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Filmmaker Kuku Kohli’s 2002 romantic thriller action film “Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa” is set to hit the screens once again after 24 years on February 13, 2026.
Dhaka, Jan 30 (IANS) The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organisation against religious discrimination, claimed that at least 522 communal violence incidents occurred across Bangladesh in 2025, in stark contrast to the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government’s recent figures, which said only 71 incidents involved communal elements, local media reported.
Jaipur, Jan 30 (IANS) Continuing their strong momentum in the Kognivera Cup, Jaipur Polo Team registered a comprehensive 9.5-5 victory over Chandna Polo in a well-controlled encounter. Displaying attacking cohesion, disciplined structure and composure across all four chukkers, Jaipur asserted their dominance to record another assured win in the tournament.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Political reactions poured in on Friday after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament, with leaders across parties offering sharply contrasting assessments of the country’s economic trajectory, growth projections and sectoral challenges.
Hyderabad, Jan 30 (IANS) The quarterfinal stage of the Women’s Senior National Kabaddi Championship at the Balayogi Stadium produced a mix of commanding victories and a closely fought contest, as Indian Railways, Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh progressed to the semifinals.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met League of Arab States Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit in New Delhi on Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two sides across various sectors.
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) The government may propose the introduction of the Banking Governance Bill on February 1, 2026, in the Union Budget presentation, a move aimed at enabling public sector banks (PSBs) finance large projects by themselves.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The risk of transmission of Nipah virus remains low, and there is no need for any travel or trade restrictions, said the World Health Organisation, noting that it is closely monitoring the deadly virus cases in India.
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Mumbai Police on Friday arrested a taxi driver for allegedly cheating an American woman by charging her Rs 18,000 for a taxi ride of just 400 metres near the Mumbai International Airport. The case came to light after the victim shared her ordeal on social media, prompting swift action by the Sahar Police.
