Punjab is set to modernize its major bus terminals in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Sangrur, Patiala, and Bathinda through a Public Private Partnership. This initiative aims to significantly enhance passenger facilities, safety, and overall efficiency at these vital transport hubs. The upgrades will focus on improved waiting areas, sanitation, accessibility, and integrated commercial spaces, ensuring better connectivity for millions daily.

The BJP on Monday declared Nabin as its sole candidate for the post after the nomination and scrutiny process concluded without any rival contenders. This cleared the path for his unopposed election as the party’s 12th national president. In a late-night statement, BJP National Returning Officer K. Laxman said that only Nabin’s name remained after the completion of nominations and the withdrawal window, confirming his election by consensus.

Rahul Gandhi's 'TINA' jibe, meaning 'There Is No Accountability,' targeted the government following a techie's tragic death in a Greater Noida pit. The 27-year-old engineer's family claims repeated warnings about the accident-prone site were ignored. Authorities have filed an FIR against developers and formed an SIT to investigate the incident and rescue delays.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Nitin Nabin his «boss» as the party worker after Nabin, the BJP's youngest-ever national president at 45, assumed office. PM Modi highlighted Nabin's millennial status, emphasizing his blend of youthful energy and organizational experience as crucial for building a developed India over the next 25 years.

Without naming any political party, but in an apparent attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC), which rules the poll-bound West Bengal, PM Modi lashed out at parties «covering up for illegal immigrants» and said: «We must expose them to the public». ​PM Modi also said the world doesn't question the «wealthiest and most powerful countries» when they crack down on illegal immigrants.

When Category 5 Hurricane Melissa tore across Jamaica, flattening fields and uprooting livelihoods, one crop stood its ground. In test plots across western Jamaica, bamboo clumps bent under ferocious winds, absorbed torrential rain, and then within...

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) opened its Northeast Regional Office in Drax Hall, St Ann, on Friday, part of its drive for a drug-free Jamaica and to make services more accessible to residents in the area. The office joins other NCDA...

This is the second article in a two-part feature. In part one of this series, we explored what stablecoins are, how they differ from Bitcoin, and why their stability makes them more suitable for everyday use. Now we turn to how stablecoins are...

As Jamaica and the wider Caribbean place increased focus on leadership, innovation, and professional development, the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, will host a Graduate Programmes...

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has handed over 300 hard copies of the consolidated Constitution of Jamaica to first-year constitutional law students at The University of the West Indies (UWI). Minister of State in the ministry,...

Déjà condamné à plusieurs reprises pour des faits similaires, Alain, 38 ans, a été reconnu coupable de violences sur sa sœur. Le tribunal a prononcé une peine mêlant emprisonnement, suivi renforcé et interdictions strictes.

Une jeune femme d’une trentaine d’années a été grièvement blessée ce lundi après-midi à Rapa après un accident survenu dans une habitation. Elle a dû être évacuée en urgence par hélicoptère.

The Greenland dispute is eroding trust and the intelligence sharing network in NATO, British outlet the i Paper has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

A grant of up to $2,500 will be given to registered beverage producers after the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) kicks in from April, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) in a statement on Monday (Jan 19).The BCRS Producer Transition Grant, which will be automatically awarded, can be used to offset costs related to product registration fees, producer fees and the cost of stickers for the scheme. It will be available until Sept 30, 2027.The BCRS is a new recycling initiative, expected to roll out on April 1, under which a 10-cent refundable deposit will be added to all pre-packaged beverages sold in plastic and metal containers. This is to encourage consumers to return them at designated collection points for proper disposal and reuse. 

Denmark has dispatched more soldiers to Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump’s annexation threats Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU is reportedly considering retaliatory measures if US President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs amid the row over Greenland Read Full Article at RT.com

Trapped in toxic smog and deep insecurity, many of Delhi’s informal workers still end up risking their health for a day’s wages Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Department of Justice is investigating the disruption of a church service by anti-ICE protesters Read Full Article at RT.com

Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL), has stepped in to support government efforts to address food insecurity by donating fuel worth K400 million to the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) for the Lean Season Food Response Programme. The donation is intended to support the transportation and distribution of relief food to hunger-affected households across the country. The […] The post PIL donates K400 Million fuel for food relief efforts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians woke up on Tuesday to a brutal cost-of-living shock after fuel prices were hiked by more than 41 percent, a drastic increase that is set to send prices of food, transport, and basic goods sharply higher in an economy already on its knees. The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) announced that, effective 20 January […] The post Malawians Wake to Fuel Price Shock as Petrol, Diesel Jump Over 41% Overnight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has broken his silence with a scathing warning over what he describes as a dangerous collapse of the rule of law, accusing the State of using law enforcement agencies to target opposition figures through intimidation, unlawful arrests and abuse of due process. In a strongly worded press release dated […] The post Chakwera Breaks Silence, Accuses State of Political Persecution and Abuse of Police Power appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamveka on Monday outlined bold fiscal and policy measures aimed at transforming Malawi’s youth into active drivers of economic growth. Mwanamveka made the remarks during a high-level Youth Pre-Budget Consultative Meeting held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, where government engaged young people on […] The post Mwanamveka Unbundles Bold Steps on Youth Empowerment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has begun decommissioning displacement camps in Nkhotakota District, paving the way for flood-affected households to return to their homes and resume normal life. The households have been living in the camps since floods struck the area on 29 December last year. Speaking to journalists after distributing relief items—including […] The post DoDMA Decommissions Camps in Nkhotakota as Flood Victims Return to Normal Life appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite having purchased a resale flat, a family of three was forced to sleep in a car for two weeks after renovation issues left them without a home. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, homeowner Li, 47, said she and her husband had received the keys to their HDB maisonette at Block 408 Fajar Road in June last year.As the home was still in good condition, they decided to only replace some floor tiles, tear down several walls, and renovate the kitchen.The contractor, whom they found from Facebook in May, told them the work would take up to a month, from August 5 to September 4.Li said that the total cost came up to $13,916, including a $1,688 deposit. This did not include the floor tiles, which she had purchased from Malaysia.She allegedly however, that the contractor had requested on at least six occasions for additional work to be done, including taking down more walls in the kitchen and living room.This increased the cost to more than $20,000, Li claimed, which was more than what was agreed upon.The payments had been made by the time she sensed something was wrong, said Li.

After her car plunged into a sinkhole that appeared in Tanjong Katong last July, Pearlyn Lim found herself hanging upside down with her legs pinned as debris fell around her. In an interview with Christian publication Salt&Light, the 43-year-old recalled her brush with death and how she «felt like giving up» for a split second. Thinking she might never see her loved ones again, Lim felt more «overwhelming sadness» than fear, she said. As she was trapped inside the vehicle, Lim's thoughts fixated on just one thing: Her then-13-year-old daughter, Anya.Lim said: «I remember crying out, 'Please, God, don’t leave my daughter alone in this world.'»«At that moment, I really, really missed Anya,» she added. «I was very thankful that the last thing I’d said to her was, 'love you.' And that I’d hugged her before I left the house.»Upside down, stuck and in shockOn July 26, 2025, a sinkhole suddenly appeared around 5pm at a junction in Tanjong Katong Road and Mountbatten Road. 

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi staged a walkout from the state assembly, citing disrespect for the National Anthem and his microphone being switched off. Raj Bhavan alleged the speech ignored critical issues like Dalit atrocities. This marks a repeat of a similar incident last year, intensifying political tensions ahead of upcoming elections.

The WHO warns that alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages are becoming more affordable in India due to weak tax designs, failing to curb consumption despite strong health links. This public-health failure is leading to rising rates of liver disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses, particularly among younger populations.

The Indian Council of Medical Research is fast-tracking an experimental RNA-based antiviral therapy for Chikungunya, inviting Indian companies to develop and manufacture it. Developed by ICMR's National Institute of Virology, the therapy showed complete viral suppression in pre-clinical studies by targeting essential viral genes.

A study on Car Nicobar Island revealed that nearly 10% of Nicobarese adults have oral lesions potentially leading to cancer, primarily linked to high smokeless tobacco and alcohol consumption. Researchers found these concerning rates concentrated within this specific community, highlighting urgent needs for targeted screening and cessation programs.

Delhi residents will soon dial a single emergency number, 112, to access police, fire, ambulance, and disaster management services simultaneously. This unified system, ERSS 2.0, will also allow alerts via a mobile app, emergency button, SMS, and online platforms, automatically detecting caller locations for faster response.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi staged a walkout from the state assembly, citing disrespect for the National Anthem and his microphone being switched off. Raj Bhavan alleged the speech ignored critical issues like Dalit atrocities. This marks a repeat of a similar incident last year, intensifying political tensions ahead of upcoming elections.

Georgina and Tom Daniels had been going home after a night out with close friends who were about to embark to Australia for 'the journey of a lifetime'.