PPP project pipeline unveiled with 852 projects worth over Rs 17 lakh crore

IANS | January 6, 2026 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The government on Tuesday announced a major push to boost infrastructure development through public-private partnerships, with the PPP project pipeline covering 852 projects across central infrastructure ministries and states and Union Territories at a combined cost of over Rs 17 lakh crore.

Balochistan: People hold massive protest against rising crime, atrocities committed by Pakistani forces

IANS | January 6, 2026 8:11 PM

Quetta, Jan 6 (IANS) A large number of people held a major protest in Turbat against the rising crime and lawlessness in Kech district of Pakistan's Balochistan. Hundreds of men and women participated in the protest, organised by All Parties Kech, the traders’ association, doctors’ associations, and civil society organisations, the local media reported on Tuesday.

Luxembourg Deputy PM calls for deepening ties with India

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:58 PM

Luxembourg City, Jan 6 (IANS) Highlighting the role played by Indian community in Luxembourg's growth in technical, digital and finance sectors, the European nation's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel on Tuesday called for deepening ties with India.

Human capital meet in Guwahati focuses on language AI, Bhashini

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The second day of the Human Capital Working Group Meeting in Guwahati concluded on Tuesday with detailed discussions on how artificial intelligence can be practically implemented to improve language access, education and digital inclusion across India.