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"Talk to him": Tharoor on former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad's "no internal democracy in Congress" remark

Kochi, Jan. 25 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on controversial remarks made by former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad against the party leadership, saying it was not appropriate to di... Read More


First list for nursery admission out in Delhi, but fee conflict persists

India, Jan. 25 -- Unaided private schools in Delhi released their first list of selected candidates for the nursery admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, sparking a rush among parents to block ... Read More


Suspect behind bars for allegedly extorting women

SriLanka, Jan. 25 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate, Asanga S. Bodaragama, has ordered the further remand of a man from Seeduwa until February 6 on charges of filming women in private settings and using... Read More


Shop owner fined for overpricing bottled water

SriLanka, Jan. 25 -- The Colombo Additional Magistrate ordered a prominent shop owner in Colombo to pay a fine of Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled water above the government-mandated price. The legal ... Read More


Delhi court acquits Medha Patkar in 2nd defamation case by LG

India, Jan. 25 -- A Delhi court on Saturday acquitted social activist Medha Patkar in a defamation case filed by Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena in 2010, noting that no proof had emerged regarding... Read More


"Heartening to see my efforts appreciated..." Santhali author Charan Hembram on being honoured with Padma Shri Award

Mayurbhanj, Jan. 25 -- The Centre on Sunday announced that Santhali author Charan Hembram will be honoured with the Padma Shri award in 2026 for his distinguished contributions to the field of Literat... Read More


Two Indian naval vessels arrive in Colombo

SriLanka, Jan. 25 -- The Indian Coast Guard ships ICGS Varaha and ICGS Atulya arrived at the Port of Colombo yesterday (24 ) for a formal visit. Upon their arrival, the vessels were warmly welcomed b... Read More


IndiGo cancels, changes international flights in view of Iran situation

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- IndiGo Airlines on Sunday issued an advisory on cancellations or certain "proactive" changes in its international flights, as deemed necessary, owing to recent developments in Ir... Read More


Thousands apprehended in island-wide police sweep

SriLanka, Jan. 25 -- The Police Media Division has announced that a massive island-wide special operation conducted yesterday (24) resulted in the arrest of hundreds of individuals for various crimina... Read More


Flight delays and cancellations: Akasa Air regrets inconvenience due to dense fog in Northern India

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Akasa Air flights are experiencing delays and cancellations due to dense fog in Northern India, particularly in Delhi and Srinagar. The airline is advising passengers to check th... Read More