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January 28, 2026 5:24 PM

Ajit Pawar’s last rites to be performed with full state honours on January 29

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's last rites will be performed with full state honours, Maharashtra General Administration Department (Protocol) informed on Wednesday. Kiran, Trustee of Vidya Pratishthan, said that Pawar's last rites ...

January 28, 2026 5:11 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India–EU FTA lifts sentiment

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Wednesday amid volatile trade, supported by optimism over the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement and ongoing corporate earnings announcements. The BSE Sensex ended the sessio...

January 28, 2026 5:12 PM

Republic Day 2026: Beating Retreat ceremony to echo with Indian tunes at Vijay Chowk

The iconic Vijay Chowk in New Delhi will resonate with captivating Indian melodies on January 29, as the Beating Retreat ceremony brings the 77th Republic Day celebrations to a ceremonial close. Bands from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air For...

January 28, 2026 4:55 PM

Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina set for politically-charged Australian Open semi-final

Aryna Sabalenka will aim to take a huge stride towards a third Australian Open title in four years when the Belarusian top seed clashes with Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a semi-final simmering with geopolitical tension. Both players will...

January 28, 2026 5:15 PM

Delhi hosts grand opening of 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, world’s largest theatre festival

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) at the National School of Drama (NSD), Mandi House, marking the silver jubilee of the world’s largest international theatre fe...

January 28, 2026 4:52 PM

Jannik Sinner thumps Ben Shelton for Novak Djokovic showdown in Australian Open semis

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3 6-4 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals, setting up a blockbuster showdown with 10-times winner Novak Djokovic. The second seed, who is firmly on course fo...

January 28, 2026 4:57 PM

Food as medicine and personalised nutrition gain ground at Future Food 500 Summit

The Future Food 500 Summit is underway in Dubai as part of the Gulfood 2026 exhibition, bringing together global food industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Discussions at the summit are centred on breakthrough...

January 28, 2026 4:48 PM

Learjet 45 VT-SSK crashes at Baramati; All five on board killed

A Learjet 45 aircraft registered VT-SSK, operated by M/s VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd, crashed at Baramati Airport on Wednesday while operating a flight on the “Mumbai–Baramati” sector, killing all five occupants on board, the Ministry of Civil Aviati...

January 28, 2026 5:00 PM

Arya Vaidya Sala’s 100-year journey reflects India’s healing tradition: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the centenary celebrations of Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital in Kerala through a video message, describing the institution as a living symbol of India’s centuries-old healing tradition. ...

January 28, 2026 4:25 PM

‘Are we animals in the zoo?’: Iga Swiatek calls for player privacy at Australian Open

Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic joined a growing chorus of players demanding more privacy off the courts at the Australian Open after cameras captured Coco Gauff in a post-match meltdown that the American said should have been a personal moment. Afte...