Pakistan: Domestic violence law requires precision and institutional readiness

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:13 PM

Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Pakistan parliament's approval of the 2026 Domestic Violence Act is yet another attempt to address an undeniable and deeply entrenched social ill, local media reported on Wednesday. The bill broadens the definition of domestic violence, including not only physical and sexual abuse, but also psychological and verbal conduct, including, the threats of divorce or second marriage on "baseless" accusations of insanity or infertility.

CISF Vande Mataram coastal Cyclothon 2026 flagged off from the capital  

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026, a flagship national public outreach and awareness initiative, was flagged off from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the capital on Wednesday.

India's diesel shipments to West Africa nears record-high after EU ban

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:12 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) India stopped diesel shipments to the European Union this month due to the EU’s ban on fuel refined from Russian crude, and instead sent record volumes to West Africa, shipping data has showed.

Washington State Senate's resolution honours India's strong traditions of democracy

IANS | January 28, 2026 4:57 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) The Washington State Senate has passed a resolution honouring India's 77th Republic Day, citing India's democratic traditions and the contributions of the Indian-American community.

Shriya Saran reveals she hurriedly took a flight from shoot in her character look to attend daughter's sports day

IANS | January 28, 2026 4:54 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Actress Shriya Saran, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, has opened up about the lengths she has gone to balance both her professional commitments and motherhood, further revealing that she once took an early morning flight back home just to be present for her daughter’s sports day, showing up straight from a shoot in her character look.

India’s industrial growth surges to 2-year high of 7.8 per cent in December

IANS | January 28, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India’s industrial production surged by 7.8 per cent in December 2025, reaching its highest level in over 2 years, driven by a robust across-the-board growth in the manufacturing, mining, and electricity sectors, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.

‘Told myself to keep fighting and not give up on any point,’ says Aradhya Kshitij on winning ITF J200 Kolkata

IANS | January 28, 2026 4:43 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 28 (IANS) Aradhya Kshitij, a 17-year-old from Bengaluru, is steadily advancing in the junior circuit. Having recently won the ITF J200 Kolkata title, he now aims to break into the professional scene with a fearless attitude. In Kolkata, that mindset proved crucial.

India-EU FTA positive step for Indian medical device sector: Experts

IANS | January 28, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a positive step for the Indian medical device sector, said experts on Wednesday.

Experts unmask more sinister Pakistan-linked cyber campaigns against India

IANS | January 28, 2026 4:25 PM

New York/New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Indian government entities have been targetted in two campaigns undertaken by a threat actor that operates in Pakistan using previously undocumented tradecraft, a report has revealed.

Bharti Singh & Harssh Limbaachiya name their second son Yashveer

IANS | January 28, 2026 4:19 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Comedy queen Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbaachiya have finally revealed the name of their second son. The popular couple has decided to call their younger one Yashveer.