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Iran’s Khamenei Claims Victory Over US, Israel, Says ‘Sedition’ Crushed

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran had “once again” defeated the United States and Israel, claiming the unrest was a foreign-backed “sedition” incited by Washington and Tel Aviv that has now been extinguished. Speaking during an address marking a religious holiday on Saturday, Khamenei accused the United States of planning the unrest

Kangana Ranaut Reflects on Turbulent 2016 Amid Legal Dispute With Hrithik Roshan

Mumbai: Actress-Politician Kangana Ranaut has revisited what she called one of the most challenging periods of her life, recalling the upheaval of 2016 during her high-profile legal dispute with Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan. Taking to Instagram, Kangana questioned why events from 2016 continue to resurface and trend on social media. She went on to share

Government Likely to Launch Microcredit Scheme for Gig and Domestic Workers in April

New Delhi: The government is reportedly set to launch a microcredit programme in April 2026, providing collateral-free loans of up to Rs 10,000 per year to gig workers, domestic helpers and other vulnerable groups to support income stability and financial inclusion. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is apparently designing the scheme on the

Industrialist M.L. Mittal Passes Away

New Delhi: Prominent industrialist M.L. Mittal passed away on January 16, 2026, triggering an outpouring of grief across business and political circles. Mittal was widely remembered for sharing rare personal anecdotes about a young Narendra Modi during his early years as an RSS pracharak and emerging BJP leader, long before he rose to national prominence.

Indian Markets End Week Flat as Q3 Earnings Optimism Offsets Geopolitical Concerns

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks closed the week nearly unchanged as optimism around Q3 earnings and renewed India-US trade discussions balanced investor caution amid rising global geopolitical tensions. Profit-booking in pharma, consumer durables, and autos weighed on indices during the week, while PSU banks and metals outperformed. Nifty added 0.04 per cent during the week and

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kutch Ahead of 2001 Gujarat Quake Anniversary, Triggers Panic

Kutch: Days before the anniversary of the devastating 7.6-magnitude 2001 Gujarat earthquake: a 4.1-magnitude tremor struck Khawda in Gujarat’s Kutch district early Saturday, causing panic among residents across several areas, though no immediate damage was reported. According to officials, the epicentre of the earthquake was located around 55 km from Khawda, and the tremor was

Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Says He Is Ready to Lead Democratic Transition

Washington: Iran’s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, said he is prepared to lead a transition to democracy in Iran, claiming growing support among civilians and sections of the country’s security forces amid intensifying pressure on the ruling regime. “The Iranian people have called for me to lead,” Pahlavi said at a news conference in Washington.

Amid Strained US Ties, Canada Moves Toward Strategic Partnership With China

Ottawa: Facing uncertainty in relations with the United States, Canada is exploring a strategic partnership with China, a move seen as diplomatically sensitive given President Donald Trump’s hardline stance on Beijing and its proximity to Washington’s sphere of influence. Announcing the partnership in Beijing on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi Jinping said

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Recalls Harrowing Escape Amid Maduro Pressure

Washington: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado described a perilous sea escape from Venezuela, saying she feared for her life as she fled the Maduro regime’s crackdown. Machado’s dangerous journey by boat to reach safety and ultimately the United States underscores the escalating political pressure and risks faced by regime opponents. “There was a certain

Union Budget 2026–27: Stock Markets to Operate on February 1 Despite Sunday

Mumbai: Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE on Friday announced that equity markets will remain open for trading on Sunday, February 1, to facilitate market activity on the day the finance minister presents the Union Budget 2026–2027. The pre-open market would open from 9 am to 9:08 am, while normal trading will run from 9:15

Tag: politics

Iran’s Khamenei Claims Victory Over US, Israel, Says ‘Sedition’ Crushed

Kangana Ranaut Reflects on Turbulent 2016 Amid Legal Dispute With Hrithik Roshan

Government Likely to Launch Microcredit Scheme for Gig and Domestic Workers in April

Industrialist M.L. Mittal Passes Away

Indian Markets End Week Flat as Q3 Earnings Optimism Offsets Geopolitical Concerns

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kutch Ahead of 2001 Gujarat Quake Anniversary, Triggers Panic

Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Says He Is Ready to Lead Democratic Transition

Amid Strained US Ties, Canada Moves Toward Strategic Partnership With China

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Recalls Harrowing Escape Amid Maduro Pressure

Union Budget 2026–27: Stock Markets to Operate on February 1 Despite Sunday

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