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Parwaz Card: Punjab CM unveils new initiative to empower youthPublished on: January 29, 2026 2:44 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated the province's first-ever and flagship youth empowerment initiative, the "Parwaz Card", aimed at providing financial supp... Read More


India to meet up to 75% of chip needs domestically by 2029: IT Minister

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- By 2029, India will be able to design and manufacture semiconductor chips required for nearly 70% to 75% of domestic applications, said Union Minister for Electronics and Informa... Read More


UN says Gaza crisis remains dire, children hardest hitPublished on: January 29, 2026 2:40 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Despite a modest increase in humanitarian assistance, the situation in Gaza remains "dire", with children among the hardest hit by shortages of shelter, basic services and educati... Read More


US-Iran Tensions: Oil Prices Surge to Late-September Highs on Iran, Dollar Pressures; Why Prices Are Climbing

India, Jan. 29 -- Oil prices climbed to their highest level since late September on Wednesday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions with Iran and a weakening U.S. dollar. A surprise drop in U.S.... Read More


Iran rejects talks with US amid military 'threats'Published on: January 29, 2026 2:12 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Iran on Wednesday rejected holding negotiations with the United States if it makes threats against the Islamic republic, after President Donald Trump refused to rule out military ... Read More


Melania Trump's new documentary set to premiere: Here's how to watch

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- First lady Melania Trump is offering a behind-the-scenes look at her life in the weeks leading up to President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration through a new documentary titled M... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Cebu, the Philippines

Jakarta, Jan. 29 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today attended the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat (AMM Retreat), held in Cebu, the Philippines. Chaired by the Philippines' Secreta... Read More


US Sets Deadline, Iran Promises Strike: Trump Warns, Make Nuclear Deal or Next Attack Will Be 'Far Worse'

India, Jan. 29 -- U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday to quickly negotiate a new nuclear agreement or face a U.S. military strike "far worse" than a previous attack in June. Iran resp... Read More


L&T's confidence on order inflow comforts, but strong finish to FY26 hinges on execution

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) strong order-winning streak stood out as the key positive takeaway from its December quarter (Q3FY26) results. Order inflows in its core projects and manu... Read More


L&T's confidence on order inflow comforts, but strong finish to FY26 hinges on execution

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) strong order-winning streak stood out as the key positive takeaway from its December quarter (Q3FY26) results. Order inflows in its core projects and manu... Read More