Dushara Vijayan on winning Best Actress Award: This is not a destination!

IANS | January 30, 2026 8:55 AM

Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) Actress Dushara Vijayan, who has now won the Tamil Nadu government's State Film Award for Best Actress (Special Mention) for the year 2022 for her performance in the Tamil film 'Natchathiram Nagargiradhu', has now penned a note of acceptance in which she has pointed out that this was not a destination and that it was a "reminder to stay rooted, to stay brave and to keep going."

US revives drug origin debate, cites Indian exports

IANS | January 30, 2026 8:30 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) US lawmakers renewed a push to require country-of-origin labeling on prescription drugs, citing temporary restrictions on pharmaceutical exports during the Covid-19 pandemic by India as evidence that America’s drug supply remains vulnerable to foreign disruptions.

Trump threatens aircraft tariffs on Canada

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump threatened sweeping trade penalties against Canada, accusing Ottawa of blocking US-made aircraft and warning of steep tariffs if the dispute is not resolved immediately.

Trump moves to reopen Venezuela airspace

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:22 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States will reopen commercial airspace over Venezuela and described a new phase of engagement that includes US oil companies scouting opportunities in the country.

NSA nominee urges speed, integration in US cyber defence

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:20 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Facing what he described as immediate threats to US infrastructure and democracy, NSA nominee Joshua Rudd has told senators that speed, integration, and innovation must guide American cyber defence.

Trump, Hegseth cite raids, deployments in push for deterrence

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:11 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump and his Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration is reasserting US military deterrence, citing strikes, deployments and aggressive action against drug traffickers and pirates.