Thanks to INC, Kharge, Rahul: Tharoor signals unity after closed-door meet (Ld)

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday sought to put to rest speculation over his equation with the party leadership, using a public expression of thanks to Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to signal unity after a closed-door meeting in Parliament complex.

CII backs Economic Survey’s growth outlook, urges state to grow into ‘entrepreneurial’ role

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry on Thursday concurred with the Economic Survey 2025–26's assessment of India’s growth outlook, with the projected growth rate of 6.8–7.2 per cent in FY27 appearing realistic amid global uncertainties.

Kim Kardashian hasn't visited groceries store in over a decade

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:49 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 29 (IANS) Reality star Kim Kardashian has shared that she hasn't stepped into a grocery store in more than a decade.

Ananya Panday performs 'Gau Seva' during her visit to Lord Shiva temple

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:42 PM

Mumbai Jan 29 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday was recently seen performing ‘Gau Seva’ and offering prayers during a recent temple visit.

India made notable gains in school enrolment, higher education institutions, says govt

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India has made notable gains in school enrolment and higher education institutions, the government stated in the Economic Survey 2025-26 on Thursday.

Aus Open: Sabalenka edges past Svitolina to enter 4th consecutive final

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:32 PM

Melbourne, Jan 29 (IANS) World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her golden run in the ongoing Australian Open 2026 as she registered a dominant 6-2, 6-3 straight-sets win against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in the women’s singles semi-final at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.

Innovation and ethics are key for AI in law, says Cyril Shroff at JGU public lecture

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:26 PM

Sonipat, Jan 29 (IANS) “Our national identity and our constitutional values are at the centre of the discussion of leadership and legacy. We have chosen a path of Atmanirbhar or self-reliance and of belief in our own civilization and values. India has the opportunity to stand apart with continuous commitment to these values, to the rule of law and the values that will stand in the midst of global, turmoil,” said Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Chairperson, Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law and Regulation at a Distinguished Public Lecture on the theme: “Law, Leadership & Legacy: Redefining the Indian Legal Profession for a Changing World”.

People, students celebrate as SC stays new UGC equity regulations

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) People and students across several states on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the operation of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, saying that if implemented, the new rules could have created serious and difficult situations in the future.

Strong manufacturing sector can boost India's GDP growth above 7 per cent: Nageswaran

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) A strong manufacturing sector can push India’s medium-term economic growth to 7.5 or 8 per cent, higher than the 7 per cent projected in the Economic Survey, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday.

Economic Survey lays foundation for policy reforms to boost exports: FIEO

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Economic Survey 2025-26 provides a strong foundation for policy reforms to accelerate export growth, improve logistics efficiency, lower input costs, expand market access and deepen India’s role in global value chains, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Thursday.