Australia announces humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, condemns Taliban's oppression of women

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:24 PM

Canberra, Jan 29 (IANS) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced 50 million Australian dollars in support for Afghanistan to address the deteriorating situation. She condemned Taliban's oppression of women and girls and stated that Australia is continuing legal action against Afghanistan for violations of Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

Reyneke earns maiden T20I call-up as SA name women squads for Pakistan series

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:24 PM

Johannesburg, Jan 29 (IANS) South Africa have handed a maiden T20I call-up to former under-19 captain Kayla Reyneke as they announced their squads for the women’s white-ball series against Pakistan set to happen from February 10 to March 1.

Imtiaz Ali’s next with Diljit Dosanjh to release on June 12th

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:23 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s next with Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, and Naseeruddin Shah has already managed to create some massive buzz among movie buffs.

Sunny Deol thanks fans for making Border 2 a success, says ‘Awaaz Dilon Tak Pohochi’

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:19 PM

Mumbai Jan 29 (IANS) Bollywood star Sunny Deol has expressed gratitude to fans for the overwhelming love being showered on his upcoming film Border 2.

'Symbol of women’s power': Leaders across party lines hail FM Sitharaman for 9th consecutive budget

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for becoming the first woman holder of the post to present the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time, leaders, cutting across party lines, on Thursday backed him and said the milestone reflects the growing power and participation of women in India’s public life.

Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism, potential armed conflict: US advisory

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:15 PM

Islamabad/Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) The US State Department has urged American citizens planning to travel to Pakistan to reconsider their plans, citing security concerns, local media in Pakistan reported on Thursday.

Economic Survey gives thumbs up to RBI’s monetary policy

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) In an era characterised by heightened global uncertainty, geopolitical flux, and rapid technological transformation, India's monetary and financial sectors have exhibited robust performance in FY26 (April-December 2025), underpinned by strategic policy actions and structural resilience across financial intermediation channels, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament on Thursday.

Hockey India names 33-man core probable group ahead of FIH Pro League in Rourkela

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday announced a 33-member core probable group for the senior men’s national camp, scheduled to be held in Rourkela, Odisha from February 1 to 7.

BJP welcomes SC stay on UGC’s new equity regulations

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s decision to stay the implementation of the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s new norms on equity regulations in higher educational institutions has been welcomed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as it termed the “ruling on expected lines”.

Heartbreaking moment as supporter asks Parth Pawar to convey his love to late Ajit Pawar

IANS | January 29, 2026 2:57 PM

Baramati, Jan 29 (IANS) Maharashtra is engulfed in a wave of profound grief following the sudden and tragic demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28. It was during this time that a deeply emotional video surfaced on social media, capturing a moment that has moved the entire state to tears. In the footage, a loyal supporter, unable to contain his grief, is seen sobbing inconsolably. Looking towards Ajit Pawar's eldest son Parth Pawar, he cried out in a trembling voice “Parth Dada, please tell Dada 'I Love You'... tell him 'I Love You' from me."