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Discussions held with foreign unis on establishing technology R&D institution in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A discussion has been held focusing on several key proposals, including the establishment of a technology research and development institution in Sri Lanka aimed at strengthening ... Read More


From court cases to cash crunches: The risky flight plans of India's startup airlines

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- On 23 December, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, India's minister for civil aviation, posted an update on social media site X. It sparked endless speculation and fuelled a narrative of ... Read More


Meesho CXO Megha Agarwal steps down after over 6-year stint; her hefty salary grabs attention

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- In a development that has caught the attention of the startup and e-commerce ecosystem, Meesho has announced the resignation of one of its senior-most executives. Megha Agarwal,... Read More


Why Does Premchand's Karbala Still Matter To India Today?

Pakistan, Jan. 8 -- There are events in history that refuse conclusion. They resist chronology, elude closure, and remain not as episodes but atmospheres. Karbala is one such event, not merely a battl... Read More


Junior clerks allegedly appointed as presiding officers; employee unions flag violation of ECI rules

India, Jan. 8 -- Ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, junior clerks and junior assistants have allegedly being appointed as presiding officers in violation of the Election Commission of India (E... Read More


Bharat Coking Coal IPO opens on Friday: Here are 8 key risks investors must know before applying

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The first initial public offering (IPO) of 2026 by Mini Ratna public sector undertaking - Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) - is set to hit Dalal Street on Friday, January 9, in a... Read More


Motion picture producers association appeals to PM Modi to "intervene in matter of banning" 'Dhurandhar' in Middle-East

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging government intervention after the Indian film 'Dhurandhar' was reporte... Read More


Tukaram Mundhe flags concerns over annual spending on education of disabled students

India, Jan. 8 -- Maharashtra Divyang Welfare secretary Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday flagged a glaring disconnect between expenditure and outcomes in the disability sector, pointing out that the state spe... Read More


Iran's top Army Commander warns of potential preemptive military action in response to escalating international pressure

Tehran, Jan. 8 -- Major General Amir Hatami, Chief of the Iranian army, confronted what Tehran views as hostile rhetoric from abroad, particularly remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Unite... Read More


Rs.50 Crore Renovation Fails to Assure Safety at Kala Academy

Goa, Jan. 8 -- Serious concerns have been raised over the stability of the renovated Kala Academy building despite crores of rupees being spent on its refurbishment. The Kala Academy Task Force Commit... Read More