Pakistan: Humanitarian crisis in KP's Tirah Valley sparks political blame game

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:19 PM

Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) Pakistan's federal government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government trading blame on each other for Tirah Valley exposes the divergence on counter-terrorism policy, something that would benefit the anti-state elements and increase the sufferings of the residents who had to migrate from the native areas amid harsh winter season, a report has stated.

India, Japan discuss enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) discussed enhancing maritime cooperation, interoperability, and promoting a collaborative approach towards a free and open Indo-Pacific at the 11th edition of Staff Talks held here, an Indian Navy spokesperson said on Friday.

Kamaal R. Khan granted bail in Oshiwara firing incident

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Actor and self-proclaimed critic Kamaal R. Khan, who was arrested and sent to police custody in a firing incident in the Oshiwara area of Mumbai, has been granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 25,000.

Republic Day tableaux highlight PM Modi’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, instil ‘nation first’ spirit: Sanjay Seth

IANS | January 30, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Following the grand Republic Day parade held at Kartavya Path on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day on January 26, awards were presented to the best tableaux and marching contingents across multiple categories in the national Capital on Friday. Presenting the awards, Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth said, "The celebration highlighted India’s cultural diversity, military discipline, and the vision of a developed nation."