Tanjore paintings: JEEViKA empowers Bihar’s Krishna Devi to combine art with livelihood

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:43 PM

Sheikhpura (Bihar), Jan 29 (IANS) Krishna Devi’s story is a testament to women’s empowerment and self-reliance if given the right help and direction. She and her husband Praveen Kumar credit the JEEViKA program for enabling their success in introducing South India's famed Tanjore paintings to Bihar, acknowledging that without its support, their journey would have remained incomplete.

Nobody informed us: Deceased flight attendant Pinky Mali’s father hurt at ‘inhumane’ treatment 

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:40 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) While the family and friends bid a final farewell to the deceased flight attendant Pinky Mali on Thursday, her father Shivkumar Mali slammed the airline company as well as the government, accusing them of being callous and indifferent towards their suffering.

Aus Open: Rybakina brushes past Pegula to set up final showdown with Sabalenka

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:37 PM

Melbourne, Jan 29 (IANS) Elena Rybakina booked her place in the women's singles final of the Australian Open 2026 with a composed, hard-fought straight-sets victory over sixth seed Jessica Pegula on Thursday night, prevailing 6-3, 7-6(7) under the lights at Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park in Melbourne on Thursday.

“I’m left with no option...”: Frustrated Ola Electric users slam service delays

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Mounting frustration among Ola Electric scooter owners has once again put the spotlight on the company’s after-sales service, even as its shares continue to slide sharply on the stock market.

WPL 2026: Pooja Vastrakar returns, Amy Jones replaces Litchfield as RCB ask UPW to bat

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:23 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to bowl first against UP Warriorz (UPW) in the 18th match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium (Kotambi) in Vadodara on Thursday.

EU reminds Pakistan of human rights commitments after conviction of lawyers

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:15 PM

Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) The European Union (EU) on Thursday reminded Pakistan of its international human rights commitments while condemning the conviction of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatta.

Gujarat hospital sets record with over 500 successful kidney transplants in one year 

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:12 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 29 (IANS) The Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC) has become the leading government hospital in the country for kidney transplants. It has scripted a record by performing 502 successful kidney transplants in 2025 alone, setting new milestones in the country’s medical landscape and also bringing lasting changes in the lives of people.

'Possibility of misuse cannot be ruled out': SC stays UGC’s 2026 equity regulations (Lead)

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court, in an interim order passed on Thursday, stayed the operation of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, directing that the earlier 2012 Regulations will continue to govern the field until further orders.

India hands over 250 more vehicles to Nepal as election support

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:52 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 29 (IANS) India on Thursday handed over more than 250 vehicles to Nepal as part of election-related assistance, as the Himalayan country prepares to hold parliamentary elections on March 5.

Chrissy Teigen returns to being sober again

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:52 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 29 (IANS) Chrissy Teigen, the wife of the Grammy-winning musician John Legend, is proud of her journey with sobriety.