India can play an important role in bridging Palestine and Israel: Palestinian Foreign Minister

IANS | January 29, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Noting that India is a friend of both Palestine and Israel, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian on Thursday said that New Delhi can play an important role in bridging both sides. The visiting Foreign Minister, who arrived in New Delhi earlier in the day to attend the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers meeting (FMM) and the 4th India-Arab Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) 2026, asserted that Palestine expects India to actively participate in the ongoing peace efforts.

Debinna Bonnerjee talks about a ‘special milestone’ as a parent nobody talks about 

IANS | January 29, 2026 5:35 PM

Mumbai Jan 29 (IANS) Actress Debinna Bonnerjee reflected on a small yet deeply meaningful parenting milestone, sharing that the moment when children want only their parents in the world is something rarely talked about, but extremely emotional and impactful.

UKIBC calls for tax rationalisation, investor-friendly reforms in Budget 2026

IANS | January 29, 2026 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) on Thursday called for a simplified tax regime through exemptions on capital tax gains from foreign portfolio investors FPIs and other investor-friendly reforms from Union Budget 2026-27.

Dibyendu Bhattacharya calls his director, Arijit Singh, a 'Sufi'

Akshay Acharya | January 29, 2026 5:20 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film directed and co-produced by Arijit Singh, has reacted to the news of the superstar singer hanging his boots as far as playback singing is concerned.

Commercialisation, PPP to foster rapid expansion of space services: Eco Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Space services are poised for rapid expansion through commercialisation and public-private partnerships, said the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament on Thursday by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman.

Japan's ruling LDP on course to secure majority in election: Opinion polls

IANS | January 29, 2026 5:08 PM

Tokyo, Jan 29 (IANS) Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is on course to secure a majority in the House of Representatives election set to be conducted on February 8, local media reported on Thursday, citing opinion polls conducted by two media outlets.

Delhi court acquits L-G Saxena in defamation case filed by activist Medha Patkar

IANS | January 29, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) In a major relief to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, a Delhi court on Thursday acquitted him in a criminal defamation case filed by Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) activist Medha Patkar.

India’s own AI path focused on development, not dominance: Eco Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) As government prepares for India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday presents artificial intelligence (AI) as a practical economic tool rather than a race for technological prestige.

Maharashtra star Vaishnavi Adkar looks to make her mark in Mumbai Open WTA 125K

IANS | January 29, 2026 5:02 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Homegrown talent and Maharashtra’s No.1 women’s singles player, Vaishnavi Adkar, has been given a wildcard into the main draw at the upcoming Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, which will be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai. The qualifiers will be held on January 31 and February 1, followed by the main draw, which is scheduled from February 2 to 8.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hosts Indian Blind Women’s T20 WC champions, calls them ‘a living inspiration of courage’

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday felicitated the Indian Blind Women’s T20 World Cup-winning team, along with their coaches and representatives of the Blind Association, at Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan, applauding their historic achievement and resilience.