Saindhavi: I’ve learnt to trust time more than milestones!

IANS | January 28, 2026 8:22 PM

Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) One of Tamil cinema's finest singers Saindhavi, who was among those distinguished guests who were invited by President Droupadi Murmu to attend the 'At Home' reception hosted by her on the occasion of the Republic Day, has now said that she has learnt to trust time more than milestones.

Trump warns Iran to negotiate as US armada moves closer

IANS | January 28, 2026 8:20 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked Iran to move quickly toward negotiations as a large American naval force advanced to the region, raising pressure on Tehran amid heightened Middle East tensions.

Early voting starts for Japan's lower house election

IANS | January 28, 2026 8:13 PM

Tokyo, Jan 28 (IANS) Early voting for Japan's House of Representatives election scheduled for February 8 started at Japanese diplomatic missions worldwide and designated places in Japan on Wednesday, local media reported.

National Capital gears up for Beating Retreat tomorrow

IANS | January 28, 2026 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) New Delhi gears up for a stirring musical finale as the Beating Retreat ceremony unfolds on Thursday (January 29) at the historic Vijay Chowk, officially drawing the curtains on the 77th Republic Day festivities.

Justice in rural Pakistan decided by proximity to influence: Report

IANS | January 28, 2026 8:09 PM

Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Justice in several parts of rural Pakistan is not decided by evidence but by proximity to influence, a report has stated. When speaking about justice in Pakistan, the discussion usually unfolds in courtrooms, legal reforms, constitutional clauses, and televised outrage. However, the justice reveals its right form far from cameras and commentary, it detailed.

Shruti Haasan's look in Dulquer Salmaan’s 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara' unveiled

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:50 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) The makers of director Pavan Sadineni's upcoming film 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara', featuring actors Dulquer Salmaan and Satvika Veeravalli in the lead, on Wednesday unveiled the look of actress Shruti Haasan in the film on the occasion of the actress' birthday.

L&T Q3 profit slips 4 pc to Rs 3,215 crore; revenue rises 10 pc

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:50 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday reported a 4 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,215 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, (Q3 FY26) mainly due to a one-time exceptional expense linked to new labour laws, even as revenue and order inflows remained strong.