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Luxury cars, jewellery, chocolates to get cheaper under the EU-India FTA

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday, January 27, announced the conclusion of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA), under which several domestic sectors such a... Read More


No proposal for 9,000 square feet minister flats submitted: Energy Adviser

, Jan. 27 -- No proposal over the construction of 9,000 square feet flats for ministers have been placed before the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase, said Power, Energy and Mineral Re... Read More


Blackout across Nigeria as national grid collapses again

Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- Nigerians were on Tuesday morning thrown into darkness due to the collapse of the national electricity grid. This is the second time in less than five days that Nigeria's national... Read More


Second snowfall forces weather emergency in BalochistanPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:07 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Quetta and large parts of Balochistan witnessed the second snowfall of winter, bringing scenic views, biting cold and operational challenges. As residents enjoyed the weather, pro... Read More


What the Republic Day means for India's Hills

Dehradun, Jan. 27 -- Every Republic Day, the country comes together in a shared moment of pride and reflection. We celebrate not only the adoption of the Constitution, but the enduring idea of the Ind... Read More


Punjab approves Rs 47 billion Ramazan package for 10m peoplePublished on: January 27, 2026 4:07 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- The Punjab government has approved what it termed the province's largest-ever Ramazan relief initiative, allocating Rs47 billion under the Ramazan Nigehban Package to benefit arou... Read More


Elderly couple murdered in Okhaldhunga

Nepal, Jan. 27 -- Chandra Bikram Rai, 81, and his spouse Chandra Maya Rai, 80, were found murdered at Bohore village of the same ward. Hardly a month has passed since the murder of an elderly couple ... Read More


Select Committee to probe 323 containers, conclude in three months

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to inquire into the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection has decided to meet week... Read More


China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- All scheduled flights on 49 air routes between China and Japan have been cancelled for February, flight data showed on Jan 26, as Chinese airlines extended special ticket change ... Read More


"Hope to see fewer tariffs": Irish envoy on newly signed India-EU FTA

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Irish Ambassador to India, Kevin Kelly, on Tuesday welcomed the news of India finalising the Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, expressing that he hopes to see fewer t... Read More