Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar, five others killed in plane crash in Pune

MUMBAI: (Jan 28) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five other persons were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Pune district on Wednesday morning, officials said. The incident occurred when the plane carrying NCP leader Pawar (66) and others was landing in Pune’s Baramati area, they said. Source: PTI News

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Ranbir Kapoor calls Rani Mukerji “one of the greatest ever actors”, recalls working together in ‘Saawariya’

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 27 : Actor Ranbir Kapoor is showering praise for ‘Mardaani’ star Rani Mukerji, hailing her three-decade-long journey in Indian cinema. Ranbir Kapoor, who worked with Rani Mukerji in his debut film ‘Saawariya’, also weighed in on his experience working with her, calling her “one of the greatest ever actors”. Speaking to… Continue reading Ranbir Kapoor calls Rani Mukerji “one of the greatest ever actors”, recalls working together in ‘Saawariya’

Punjab and Haryana hold joint meeting in Chandigarh to discuss SYL canal issue

Chandigarh [India], January 27 : A joint meeting of Punjab and Haryana began in Chandigarh on Tuesday to discuss the long-pending Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal issue. The meeting is being held as per the directions of the Supreme Court, which had asked both states to try and resolve the matter through dialogue. Haryana Chief Minister… Continue reading Punjab and Haryana hold joint meeting in Chandigarh to discuss SYL canal issue

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen, Antonio Costa

New Delhi [India], January 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President of the European Council, Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen here in the national capital on Tuesday. The leaders displayed the spirit of bonhomie as they met at the Hyderabad House. Earlier, the EU… Continue reading Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen, Antonio Costa

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Health impacts due to plastics worldwide may double by 2040: Lancet study

NEW DELHI: (Jan 27) Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world’s plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared to levels in 2016, if current trends continue, according to a study. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal,… Continue reading Health impacts due to plastics worldwide may double by 2040: Lancet study

Dominant India eye sparkling outing from spinners in 4th T20I against NZ

VISAKHAPATNAM: (Jan 27) With the series already sealed, India will be hoping for a positive turn in their spinners’ performance while attempting to extend the total domination over New Zealand to the fourth T20I here on Wednesday. The batting storm kicked up by Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan and the resultant 3-0 series… Continue reading Dominant India eye sparkling outing from spinners in 4th T20I against NZ

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Female actors get treated like puppets in Hollywood: Kristen Stewart

LONDON: (Jan 27) Actor Kristen Stewart says female actors get “treated like puppets” in Hollywood, with everyone around thinking anyone can become one, but it’s not so when one is a director, the experience she got after coming up with her directorial debut “The Chronology of Water”. Stewart, known for featuring in “Twilight” films alongside… Continue reading Female actors get treated like puppets in Hollywood: Kristen Stewart

Singapore adds India’s Manipal Academy to medical colleges for taking in doctors

SINGAPORE: (Jan 27) Aspiring doctors in Singapore can study in another eight overseas institutions, including Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India, as the city-state will recognise degrees from these universities to meet growing demand from the ageing population. The newly approved schools will help Singapore better meet the growing demand for doctors amid an… Continue reading Singapore adds India’s Manipal Academy to medical colleges for taking in doctors

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Future of AI in Finance and the Union Budget 2026 By Mr Prateek Kithania, Independent Research Analyst

AS INDIA APPROACHES THE UNION BUDGET 2026: artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a defining force in the evolution of the financial sector. According to Mr Prateek Kithania, AI is no longer an experimental technology in finance but a structural shift influencing how institutions manage risk, capital, and long-term strategy. Mr Prateek Kithania notes that… Continue reading Future of AI in Finance and the Union Budget 2026 By Mr Prateek Kithania, Independent Research Analyst

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir; Srinagar-Jammu highway closed for traffic

SRINAGAR: (Jan 27) Kashmir was draped in white on Tuesday after the valley received fresh snowfall which led to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway and disrupted flight operations. Most parts of Kashmir received fresh overnight snowfall as a western disturbance affected the region. The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, recorded light to moderate… Continue reading Fresh snowfall in Kashmir; Srinagar-Jammu highway closed for traffic