# Pressmediaofindia ## Posts - [Myanmar election delivers victory for military-backed party](https://pressmediaofindia.com/myanmar-election-delivers-victory-for-military-backed-party/): 01-02-2026 NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar’s military-backed party has completed a sweeping victory in the country’s three-phase general election, state media said, cementing an outcome long expected after a tightly controlled political process held during civil war and widespread repression. The Union and Solidarity Party (USDP) dominated all phases of the vote, winning an overwhelming majority in Myanmar’s two legislative chambers. It secured 232 of the 263 seats up for grabs in the lower Pyithu Hluttaw house and 109 of the 157 seats announced so far in the Amyotha Hluttaw upper chamber, according to results released on Thursday and Friday. Myanmar’s parliament is … - [Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to deal with China](https://pressmediaofindia.com/trump-says-very-dangerous-for-uk-to-deal-with-china/): 01-02-2026 WASHINGTON/ SHANGHAI: US President Donald Trump said it was dangerous for Britain to be getting into business with Beijing, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauded the economic benefits of resetting relations with China during a visit there on Friday. As Western leaders reel from Trump’s unpredictability, Starmer is the latest to head to China. In three-hour talks with President Xi Jinping on Thursday, the British leader called for a “more sophisticated relationship” with improved market access, lower tariffs and investment deals while also discussing soccer and Shakespeare. In Washington, however, replying to questions about the closer ties, Trump said: … - [WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India](https://pressmediaofindia.com/who-sees-low-risk-of-nipah-virus-spreading-beyond-india/): 01-02-2026 Bureau Report + Agencies NEW DELHI/ HYDERABAD: There is a low risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, the World Health Organization said on Friday, adding that it did not recommend travel or trade curbs after two infections reported by the South Asian nation. Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are among the Asian locations that tightened airport screening checks this week to guard against such a spread after India confirmed infections. “The WHO considers the risk of further spread of infection from these two cases is low,” the agency told media in an email on … - [UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts aid access](https://pressmediaofindia.com/unrwa-staff-cuts-deepen-in-gaza-as-israel-restricts-aid-access/): 01-02-2026 GAZA STRIP: After 18 years as a teacher with an UNRWA-run school, Maryam Shaaban (name changed for safety reasons) fainted upon learning she was among 600 employees dismissed from their posts, the latest in a barrage of devastating blows borne out of Israel’s genocidal war on the besieged enclave. Earlier in January, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced a series of harsh austerity measures, including a 20 percent salary cut for local staff in Gaza, reduced working hours, and the termination of contracts for employees based outside Gaza who had been previously placed on “exceptional leave”. … - [Kurdish-led SDF agrees integration with Syrian gov’t forces](https://pressmediaofindia.com/kurdish-led-sdf-agrees-integration-with-syrian-govt-forces/): 01-02-2026 DAMASCUS: Syria’s Kurdish-led forces have reached a comprehensive agreement with the government to integrate with the Syrian army. The interim government in Damascus has been fighting an offensive in the north of the country against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) over recent weeks as it seeks to consolidate control of the country following the overthrow of longtime leader Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. However, a ceasefire over the past week or so has developed into an agreement for a phased integration of the Kurdish military forces into the army, according to an SDF statement issued on Friday. Shortly … - [Canada’s Carney ‘expects’ US to respect sovereignty](https://pressmediaofindia.com/canadas-carney-expects-us-to-respect-sovereignty/): 01-02-2026 OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has hailed several new trade agreements, pledging to further diversify Ottawa’s partners while saying he “expects” the United States to respect his country’s sovereignty. Carney discussed the trade deals during a meeting on Thursday with provincial and territorial leaders. “Our country is more united, ambitious and determined than it has been in decades, and it’s incumbent on all of us to seize this moment, build big things together,” Carney said, as he hailed 12 new economic and security accords reached over the last six months. His comments come amid ongoing frictions with the … - [Israel hands over 15 Palestinian bodies in last stage of swap](https://pressmediaofindia.com/israel-hands-over-15-palestinian-bodies-in-last-stage-of-swap/): 01-02-2026 JERUSALEM/Israel has handed over the bodies of 15 Palestinians to the International Committee of the Red Cross in exchange for the final Israeli captive, whose remains were recovered by Israeli forces earlier this week, closing the chapter on this part of its more than two-year genocidal war on Gaza. Journalist Hani Mahmoud, reporting from Gaza, said Palestinian authorities are still trying to determine whether the bodies of the Palestinians will be released at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis or at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City later on Thursday. On Wednesday, Israel laid to rest policeman Ran Gvili, who was … - [Charminar Zone Police Hold Coordination Meeting With Central Peace Committee Ahead of Ramzan' Khare Kiran, IPS](https://pressmediaofindia.com/charminar-zone-police-hold-coordination-meeting-with-central-peace-committee-ahead-of-ramzan-khare-kiran-ips/): Hyderabad, Jan 31 (  Shoukat-PMI) With the holy month of Ramzan approaching, the Charminar Zone police on Saturday held a coordination meeting with members of the Central Peace Committee to review arrangements for the smooth and peaceful conduct of upcoming festivals. The meeting was chaired by Charminar Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police Khare Kiran, IPS, along with the Additional DCP and Assistant Commissioners of Police, at Sanjary Convention. Discussions centred on measures to ensure communal harmony, public safety, traffic regulation, and preventive policing to curb criminal activities in the zone. Senior police officials underlined the need for close cooperation between the … - [Pakistan attacks kill 15; dozens of militants dead](https://pressmediaofindia.com/pakistan-attacks-kill-15-dozens-of-militants-dead/): Pakistan attacks kill 15; dozens of militants dead 31-01-2026 By SJA Jafri + Bureau Report QUETTA/ ISLAMABAD/ KARACHI: Separatists launched “coordinated” attacks across Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday, killing at least 10 security personnel and five civilians, an official told PMI, the latest violence in the insurgency-hit southwestern region. Officials said dozens of militants were also killed in clashes triggered by the attacks, which come a day after the military said its forces had killed dozens of ethnic Baloch insurgents. Pakistan has been battling a separatist insurgency in Balochistan for decades, with frequent attacks on security forces, foreign nationals and … - [China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia](https://pressmediaofindia.com/china-executes-11-members-of-myanmar-scam-mafia/): 31-01-2026 BEIJING: China has executed 11 members of a notorious mafia family that ran scam centres in Myanmar along its north-eastern border, state media report. The Ming family members were sentenced in September for various crimes including homicide, illegal detention; fraud and operating gambling dens by a court in China’s Zhejiang province. The Mings were one of many clans that ran the town of Laukkaing, transforming an impoverished backwater town into a flashy hub of casinos and red-light districts. Their scam empire came crashing down in 2023, when they were detained and handed over to China by ethnic militias that … - [ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with ‘agitators’](https://pressmediaofindia.com/ice-officers-in-minnesota-directed-not-to-interact-with-agitators/): 31-01-2026 WASHINGTON: ICE officers in Minnesota were directed on Wednesday to avoid engaging with “agitators” as they carry out President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, according to internal guidance reviewed by media. The new guidance, offering the most detailed look so far at how operations would change after two fatal shootings of US citizens protesting in Minneapolis, also orders US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers only to target immigrants who have criminal charges or convictions. That would mark a departure from the broad sweeps that have provoked backlash and legal challenges in Minneapolis and other US cities. “Don’t communicate or engage … - [‘India should consider age-based curbs on social media’](https://pressmediaofindia.com/india-should-consider-age-based-curbs-on-social-media/): 31-01-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: India’s chief economic adviser proposed age-based limits on access to social media platforms he said were “predatory” in their approach to keeping users online, signaling a potential blow to Meta and YouTube in their largest user market. Such a shift would pull India in line with a growing global trend, after Australia became the first nation last year to ban social media for children younger than 16. On Monday, France’s National Assembly backed legislation to ban children under 15 from social media and Britain, Denmark and Greece are studying the issue. The adviser, V. Anantha … - [Iran warns of quick retaliation as Trump revives US threats](https://pressmediaofindia.com/iran-warns-of-quick-retaliation-as-trump-revives-us-threats/): 31-01-2026 TEHRAN: The chief of the Iranian army has vowed a “crushing response” to any attack after the United States moved a strike force into regional waters as tensions continue to escalate. A batch of 1000 drones have been added to Iran’s combat regiments, according to state television, with the commander of the military Amir Hatami on Thursday saying: “In accordance with the threats we are facing, maintaining and enhancing strategic advantages for rapid combat and a crushing response to any invasion… is always on the army’s agenda.” It follows similar assertions on Wednesday by Iran’s foreign minister who said … - [Israel raids several West Bank towns after killing Hebron youth](https://pressmediaofindia.com/israel-raids-several-west-bank-towns-after-killing-hebron-youth/): 31-01-2026 WEST BANK/ GAZA STRIP: Israeli forces have detained dozens of people after storming several areas across the occupied West Bank, including the home of a Palestinian man who was shot and killed by Israeli forces in Bethlehem. The latest raids early on Thursday come as Israeli settlers stormed Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus, a gravesite believed to be the burial place of Joseph, the father of Jesus, according to media. At about dawn, the Israeli army deployed several military vehicles and soldiers as they targeted the towns of Attil and Deir al-Ghusun north of Tulkarem, the Palestinian news agency Wafa … - [Italy’s Winter Olympics security plan keeps ICE in advisory role](https://pressmediaofindia.com/italys-winter-olympics-security-plan-keeps-ice-in-advisory-role/): 31-01-2026 ROME: Italy has detailed a sweeping security plan for the Winter Olympics, stressing it will keep command of all operations after news emerged that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff would be assisting the US delegation. The Games will be one of the most complex security operations Italy has had to manage, with the ⁠event split between two main hubs, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, with additional events held elsewhere across the north. About 3,500 athletes will take part in the event, which runs from February 6 to February 22, with the government expecting some two million visitors, … - [Iran ready to negotiate; warns against US attack: Turkish Diplomat](https://pressmediaofindia.com/iran-ready-to-negotiate-warns-against-us-attack-turkish-diplomat/): 31-01-2026 ISTANBUL/ TEHRAN: Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that a United States attack on Iran would be “wrong”, calling on Washington and Tehran to resolve their issues diplomatically and gradually. In an interview, Resul Serdar Atas, segments of which aired on Wednesday, Fidan called for regional cooperation as the US amasses military assets in the Middle East amid a spike in tensions with Iran. “It’s wrong to start the war again,” Fidan said. The US has sent an aircraft carrier strike group to the Gulf as Trump continues to threaten to launch renewed attacks against Iran after last … - [Governor Jishnu Dev Varma pays rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat](https://pressmediaofindia.com/governor-jishnu-dev-varma-pays-rich-tributes-to-mahatma-gandhi-at-bapu-ghat/): Hyderabad, Jan.30 (PMI): Governor  Jishnu Dev Varma offered floral tributes at the Bapu Ghat, Hyderabad, on Friday, on the occasion of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary.   Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud, MLAs,  MLCs, other elected representatives  and senior officials from various departments also paid floral tributes at Bapu Ghat in Hyderabad. (Pressmediaofindia.com) - [GHMC opens new horizons for children of sanitation workers](https://pressmediaofindia.com/ghmc-opens-new-horizons-for-children-of-sanitation-workers/): Hyderabad, Jan.30 (PMI): In a landmark initiative, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is opening the doors of one of India’s premier institutions  IIT Hyderabad to the children of the city’s sanitation workers. For the first time, these young students will embark on a specially curated exposure visit to the IIT Hyderabad campus on January 31, thanks to the vision and special initiative of Commissioner RV Karnan. This programme goes beyond a simple campus tour. It is designed to ignite ambition, broaden horizons, and inspire children from classes 6 to 10 across GHMC circles — children whose families quietly serve … - [Tens of thousands flee Pakistan’s Tirah over fears](https://pressmediaofindia.com/tens-of-thousands-flee-pakistans-tirah-over-fears/): 30-01-2026 By SJA Jafri + Bureau Report PESHAWAR/ TIRAH: More than 70,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled from Tirah, a remote region in northwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, as fears grow of an imminent military offensive against the Pakistan Taliban, according to local residents and officials. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has contradicted claims made by locals and provincial authorities, insisting no military operation is occurring or planned in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province town. During an Islamabad news conference, he attributed the mass migration to harsh weather conditions rather than military actions, despite residents fleeing for weeks over … - [ICE agent attempted to enter its Minneapolis consulate: Ecuador](https://pressmediaofindia.com/ice-agent-attempted-to-enter-its-minneapolis-consulate-ecuador/): 30-01-2026 QUITO: The government of Ecuador has condemned what it described as an attempt by a US federal immigration agent to enter the Ecuadorean consulate in Minneapolis. The agent was prevented from gaining access by consular officials, who acted “to guarantee the protection of the Ecuadoreans who were inside the consulate at the time”, a statement by Ecuador’s foreign ministry said. Ecuador, whose president is an ally of Trump, has filed an official complaint. The incident comes at a time of high tension in the US city, just days after intensive care nurse Alex Pretti was shot dead by border … - [China trip will bring benefits to UK: Starmer](https://pressmediaofindia.com/china-trip-will-bring-benefits-to-uk-starmer/): 30-01-2026 BEIJING/ LONDON: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit, the first by a British prime minister in eight years. Sir Keir is seeking to strengthen trading and cultural ties between the two nations after years of acrimony but he has faced criticism from opponents at home over the risk posed by China to the UK’s national security and Xi Jinping’s human rights record. The PM who will meet President Xi on Thursday said, the trip will bring benefits to the UK and it was important to maintain a “strategic and consistent relationship” with … - [Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email](https://pressmediaofindia.com/amazon-confirms-16000-job-cuts-after-accidental-email/): 30-01-2026 SEATTLE. WASHINGTON: Technology giant Amazon has confirmed it will cut 16,000 jobs, hours after it told staff about a new round of global redundancies in an email apparently sent in error. The email, which has been seen by media, was sent late on Tuesday and refers to a swathe of employees in the US, Canada and Costa Rica having been laid off as part of an effort to “strengthen the company.” The message was apparently shared by mistake, as it was quickly cancelled. Early on Wednesday, Amazon announced job reductions as part of a plan to “remove bureaucracy” at … - [Nigeria president ‘in great shape’ after falling at Turkey reception](https://pressmediaofindia.com/nigeria-president-in-great-shape-after-falling-at-turkey-reception/): 30-01-2026 ABUJA/ ISTANBUL: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is “in great shape” despite falling over at a reception ceremony in Turkey, one of his aides said. Tinubu, 73, was being welcomed by his Turkish counterpart at an official ceremony in the capital, Ankara, when he stumbled. After walking past a line of soldiers and dignitaries Tinubu can be seen on the official video on the Turkish president’s social media account moving to his right when he stumbles and falls. The film briefly shows people helping the president before cutting to an aerial shot and 45 seconds later Tinubu and Recep Tayyip … - [Indian politician Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash](https://pressmediaofindia.com/indian-politician-ajit-pawar-killed-in-plane-crash/): 30-01-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: India’s Prime Minister has led tributes to Ajit Pawar, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state, who has been killed in a plane crash in the west of the country. Pawar and four others died after the chartered plane they were travelling in crashed at the airport in Baramati, Pawar’s constituency, on Wednesday morning. India’s civil aviation minister said visibility was poor at the airport at the time of the crash. The aviation regulator has launched an investigation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Pawar’s death “shocking and saddening” and praised his service to the people of … - [Oxfam refuses to provide Israel with details of Palestinian staff in Gaza](https://pressmediaofindia.com/oxfam-refuses-to-provide-israel-with-details-of-palestinian-staff-in-gaza/): 30-01-2026 NAIROBI: Oxfam says it will not disclose the personal details of its Palestinian staff to Israel, citing its army’s deadly attacks in Gaza that have killed hundreds of aid workers. As part of a crackdown on NGOs providing life-saving aid to Palestinians, Israel last year demanded that some of the world’s best-known charities working in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem hand over detailed information about their Palestinian and international staff, operations and funding. On January 1, Israel withdrew the licences of 37 aid groups, including the Norwegian Refugee Council, International Rescue Committee and Oxfam, saying … - [Japan court orders compensation for migrants lured to N Korea](https://pressmediaofindia.com/japan-court-orders-compensation-for-migrants-lured-to-n-korea/): 29-01-2026 TOKYO: A Tokyo court has asked Pyongyang to pay 88 million Japanese yen ($570,000; £416,000) to four people who were lured to North Korea decades ago by a propaganda scheme. The plaintiffs said the North was marketed to them as “paradise on Earth”, but they instead found themselves subject to harsh conditions, including forced labor. They later escaped. Monday’s ruling is largely symbolic with no real way to enforce it: North Korea has for years ignored the lawsuit, and its leader Kim Jong Un has not responded to Japanese court summons but the ruling, which comes after a years-long … - [Firefighter’s battle ‘emergency level’ blazes in Australia heatwave](https://pressmediaofindia.com/firefighters-battle-emergency-level-blazes-in-australia-heatwave/): 29-01-2026 MELBOURNE/ SYDNEY: Firefighters in the Australian state of Victoria are battling at least six major fires as a record-breaking heatwave hits the country’s south-east. Two fires are currently burning at “emergency level” according to local broadcaster ABC News. Several communities have been issued emergency warnings to either evacuate, watch and wait, or shelter in place. Fire officials warn that the situation is changing rapidly and have asked locals to stay up to date with the latest warnings. The Bureau of Meteorology says that parts of the state have seen all-time temperature highs with one area hitting a high of … - [US Immigration Chief set to leave Minneapolis](https://pressmediaofindia.com/us-immigration-chief-set-to-leave-minneapolis/): 29-01-2026 WASHINGTON: A top US immigration official is expected to leave the US city of Minneapolis in what may mark a shift in the White House’s tone after the fatal shooting of a second US citizen by federal officers over the weekend. As Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and some immigration agents leave, President Donald Trump’s border tsar Tom Homan will begin leading on-the-ground efforts in the city after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Saturday escalated tensions. Trump’s decision may indicate the administration’s interest in walking back more aggressive federal action in his nationwide immigration crackdown. Despite the … - [India, EU agree on ‘mother of all’ trade deals](https://pressmediaofindia.com/india-eu-agree-on-mother-of-all-trade-deals/): 29-01-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: India and the European Union have agreed on a huge trade deal creating a free trade zone of two ‌billion people, European Commission President Ursula ‍von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have said. In a post on social media during her visit to New Delhi on Tuesday, von der Leyen said the two parties were “making history today”. “We have concluded the mother of all deals. ‌We have created a free trade zone of two ‌billion people, with ‌both side ⁠set to benefit,” she added. Modi said the landmark agreement, following nearly … - [Blatter urges FIFA World Cup boycott over Trump policies](https://pressmediaofindia.com/blatter-urges-fifa-world-cup-boycott-over-trump-policies/): 29-01-2026 ZURICH/ WASHINGTON: Former FIFA Chief Sepp Blatter has backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup 2026 matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad. Blatter is the latest international football figure to call into question the suitability of the US as a host country, calling for a boycott in a post on social media on Monday. The US is cohosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. Blatter supported the comments of Mark Pieth, a Swiss lawyer specializing in white-collar … - [Iran threatens to sink US Lincoln with hypersonic missiles](https://pressmediaofindia.com/iran-threatens-to-sink-us-lincoln-with-hypersonic-missiles/): 29-01-2026 TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON: Iran has escalated its rhetoric as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group moves closer to regional waters, with IRGC affiliated media issuing a direct warning to Washington. The statement claimed Iran has the capability to sink the aircraft carrier using “advanced hypersonic missiles” in the event of provocation, framing the message as a deterrent rather than an immediate threat. Such declarations, while often part of strategic signaling, reflect the heightened volatility in the region and the increasingly thin line between military posturing and real escalation. President Donald Trump says in an interview the United States now … - [South Sudan army threat to ‘spare no-one’ condemned](https://pressmediaofindia.com/south-sudan-army-threat-to-spare-no-one-condemned/): 29-01-2026 UNITED NATIONS/ JUBA: The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to “spare no-one” including “children, the elderly, and civilians” when they are deployed to opposition-held areas of the country. “Inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians, including the most vulnerable, is utterly abhorrent and must stop now,” said the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (Unmiss). South Sudan’s deputy army chief Gen Johnson Oluny made the call as he addressed his Agwelek militia as they prepared to be sent to parts of Jonglei state. Forces … - [DCP Rakshitha Krishna Murthy IPS Holds Counseling Session for Rowdy Sheeters in Secunderabad Zone](https://pressmediaofindia.com/dcp-rakshitha-krishna-murthy-ips-holds-counseling-session-for-rowdy-sheeters-in-secunderabad-zone/): Hyderabad Jan 28 (PMI) As part of efforts to strengthen preventive policing and maintain law and order, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Secunderabad Zone) Smt. Rakshitha Krishna Murthy, IPS, conducted a special counseling session for active and inactive rowdy sheeters at the DCP Office premises in Amberpet on Wednesday. Rowdy sheeters from all police stations under the Secunderabad Zone were summoned for the session. During the interaction, the DCP issued a stern warning, stating that involvement in criminal activities, land disputes, illegal settlements, or intimidation of the public would not be tolerated under any circumstances. At the same time, she encouraged … - [ED Seeks Confiscation of 91 Properties Linked to Gangster Nayeem](https://pressmediaofindia.com/ed-seeks-confiscation-of-91-properties-linked-to-gangster-nayeem/): Hyderabad Jan 28 (PMI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached a Telangana court seeking confiscation of 91 properties allegedly acquired through intimidation and illegal land dealings by slain gangster Nayeemuddin alias Nayeem and his associates. According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, January 28, the ED’s Hyderabad Zonal Office filed a prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, before the Metropolitan Sessions Judge (MSJ) Court in Rangareddy district. The court has taken cognisance of the case. The complaint names 10 accused, including Pasham Srinivas, Haseena Begum, Mohammed Thahera Begum, Mohammed Saleema Begum, Mohammed Abdul Saleem, … - [Three Family Members Held for Ganja Peddling in Hyderabad](https://pressmediaofindia.com/three-family-members-held-for-ganja-peddling-in-hyderabad/): Hyderabad Jan 28 (PMI) The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department arrested three members of a family for allegedly selling ganja in Hyderabad’s Dhoolpet area and seized nearly three kilograms of the banned substance. Based on specific information, excise officials conducted a raid at the residence of Rohit Singh in the Machlipura locality of Dhoolpet. During the search, officials recovered 2.936 kilograms of ganja, which was found packed in bags and small sachets and concealed in the bathroom. The accused identified as Rohit Singh, Rohan Singh, and Veena Ba, i were taken into custody. Two other family members, Santosh Singh and … - [Hyderabad Traffic Police Conduct ‘Arrive Alive’ Road Safety Awareness Programme](https://pressmediaofindia.com/hyderabad-traffic-police-conduct-arrive-alive-road-safety-awareness-programme/): Hyderabad Jan 28 (Najaf Ali Shoukat-PMI) The Hyderabad Traffic Police, in association with Vasavi Engineering College, organised a large-scale road safety awareness programme titled “Arrive Alive” at the APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium, Ibrahim Bagh, on Wednesday. The one-hour event, held from 3 pm to 4 pm, witnessed the participation of over 600 students and faculty members. The programme was graced by Sri D. Joel Davis, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Hyderabad, as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries present included Sri B.K. Rahul Hegde, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Dr S.V. Ramana, Principal, Vasavi College of Engineering, Sri Ch. … - [Delivery Agents Ferrying Drugs Will Face Strict Action: CP Sajjanar IPS](https://pressmediaofindia.com/delivery-agents-ferrying-drugs-will-face-strict-action-cp-sajjanar-ips/): Sajjanar said that service providers must immediately alert the police upon identifying suspicious parcels, and any entity found facilitating anti-social activities, even due to negligence, will face strict legal action. Hyderabad Jan 28 (Shoukat-PMI) Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Wednesday warned against the misuse of e-commerce platforms, courier services, and delivery networks for transporting marijuana and other banned substances, stating that facilitators and enablers would face strict legal action. Chairing a high-level coordination meeting at the Old Commissioner’s Office in Basheerbagh, Sajjanar interacted with representatives of telecom companies, internet service providers, food delivery apps, courier firms, and transport … - [Addl. CP Tafseer Iqbal IPS Reviews Crime and Law & Order Situation in Hyderabad’s South Range](https://pressmediaofindia.com/addl-cp-tafseer-iqbal-ips-reviews-crime-and-law-order-situation-in-hyderabads-south-range/): Hyderabad, January 28, (Shoukat-PMI) The Additional Commissioner of Police, South Range Zone, Sri Tafseer Iqbal IPS, on Wednesday, conducted the monthly crime review meeting at the Old CP Office in Purani Haveli. The meeting, held at 11 a.m., was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Police from Charminar, Golconda, Shamshabad, and Rajendranagar zones, along with all zonal Assistant Commissioners of Police. During the review, monthly crime trends and the overall law and order situation in the South Range were discussed in detail. Special attention was given to grave crimes and undetected (UI) cases, with directions issued for early disposal and effective … - [Trump reiterates threat of military action with demand for Iran deal](https://pressmediaofindia.com/trump-reiterates-threat-of-military-action-with-demand-for-iran-deal/): 29-01-2026 WASHINGTON: President ⁠Donald Trump ​has revived the threat that the United States is ready to launch a military attack against Iran as he demanded that Tehran make a deal over its nuclear program. “A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose,” he said in a lengthy post on Truth Social on Wednesday. The US president added that “hopefully Iran will quickly ‘Come to the Table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal – NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS – one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is … - [EU investigates Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes](https://pressmediaofindia.com/eu-investigates-musks-x-over-grok-ai-sexual-deepfakes/): 28-01-2026 BRUSSELS: The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X over concerns its AI tool Grok was used to create sexualized images of real people. It follows a similar announcement in January from the UK watchdog Ofcom. If the site is found to have breached the rules of EU’s under the Digital Services Act, the Commission could fine the company up to 6% of its global annual turnover. A previous statement from X’s Safety account said the social media platform had stopped Grok from digitally altering pictures of people to remove their clothing in “jurisdictions where such … - [France moves to ban social media for under-15s](https://pressmediaofindia.com/france-moves-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s/): 28-01-2026 PARIS: France is on course to follow Australia in banning social media to younger teenagers, as debate on a new law opens in the National Assembly. The law would block access for under 15-year-olds to networks such as Snapchat, Instagram and Tiktok. President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the ban in place by the start of the school year in September. The French move is part of a worldwide trend towards restricting social networks for children, triggered by growing evidence of the damage they can cause to mental health. “We cannot leave the mental and emotional health of … - [Several killed, dozens missing as US winter storm begins](https://pressmediaofindia.com/several-killed-dozens-missing-as-us-winter-storm-begins/): 28-01-2026 NEW YORK: A dangerous winter storm has swept across the US, leaving at least seven people dead and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes. Schools and roads across the country have been closed and flights have been cancelled as “life threatening” conditions stretched from Texas to New England, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). At least two people died of hypothermia in Louisiana, and other deaths linked to the storm have been reported in Texas, Tennessee and Kansas. As of Sunday afternoon, more than 800,000 households had lost power, according to poweroutage.us. Meanwhile, more than 11,000 … - [India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU](https://pressmediaofindia.com/india-to-slash-tariffs-on-cars-to-40-in-trade-deal-with-eu/): 28-01-2026 Bureau Report/ Agencies NEW DELHI/ BRUSSELS: India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country’s vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact that could come as early as Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has agreed to immediately reduce the tax on a limited number of cars from the 27-nation bloc with an import price of more than 15,000 euros ($17,739), two sources briefed on the talks told media. This will be further … - [Anger as MSF agrees to Israel’s ‘unreasonable demands’](https://pressmediaofindia.com/anger-as-msf-agrees-to-israels-unreasonable-demands/): 28-01-2026 JERUSALEM: Medical charity Doctors Without Borders says it will provide Israeli authorities with the personal details of some of its Palestinian and international staff working in Gaza and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory, leading to a backlash. Critics warn Israel, whose army has killed more than 1,700 health workers including 15 employees of the charity, also known by its French initials MSF during the genocide in Gaza, could use the information to target more humanitarian workers in the besieged Strip and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. MSF said it faced an “impossible choice” to either … - [Myanmar holds final election round](https://pressmediaofindia.com/myanmar-holds-final-election-round/): 28-01-2026 NAYPYIDAW: Polls have opened in Myanmar for the third and final round of a controversial general election, with a military-backed party on course for a landslide win amid a raging civil war. Voting began in 60 townships, including in the cities of Yangon and Mandalay, at 6am local time on Sunday. Critics say the polls are neither free nor fair, and are designed to legitimize military rule in Myanmar, nearly five years after the country’s generals ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, leading to a civil war that has killed thousands and displaced more than 3.5 … - [Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah warns of ‘total war’ if Iran is attacked](https://pressmediaofindia.com/iraqs-kataib-hezbollah-warns-of-total-war-if-iran-is-attacked/): 28-01-2026 BAGHDAD: Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi paramilitary group, has warned of a “total war” if Iran is attacked, signaling it would militarily support Tehran if conflict breaks out as the United States amasses military assets in the region. The Iran-backed group’s chief, Abu Hussein al‑Hamidawi, issued a fiery statement late on Sunday, calling on fighters to be prepared for war. He said the “forces of darkness” are gathering to subjugate and destroy Iran, describing the country as the “fortress and pride” of Muslims. “We affirm to the enemies that war against the (Islamic) Republic will not be a walk in … - [Tiger Involved in Cattle Killings in Yadadri Bhuvanigiri Captured on Camera Traps](https://pressmediaofindia.com/tiger-involved-in-cattle-killings-in-yadadri-bhuvanigiri-captured-on-camera-traps/): Hyderabad Jan 27 (PMI) A tiger that has reportedly been preying on cattle in Yadadri Bhuvanigiri district has been captured on camera traps installed in the forest areas of Turkapally mandal, forest department sources said. According to officials, the tiger is estimated to be around five years old and weighs approximately 250 kilograms. Describing the animal as healthy, a forest official said the tiger has been venturing close to human habitations located near forest fringes and targeting cattle for food due to the absence of natural prey such as deer, wild cattle, or wild pigs in the region. Villagers claim … - [Supreme Court Declines to Hear PIL Seeking SC/ST Reservation in State Bar Council Elections](https://pressmediaofindia.com/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-pil-seeking-sc-st-reservation-in-state-bar-council-elections/): New Delhi, Jan 27 (Legal correspondent-PMI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking reservation for lawyers belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) in elections to the State Bar Councils, citing procedural delay. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices R. Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi observed that the petition had been filed at a belated stage, after the election process for the State Bar Councils had already been initiated. The bench noted that once the electoral process is underway, judicial intervention to alter the structure of representation … - [BJP Chief Nitin Nabin to Visit Durgapur, Asansol on First West Bengal Tour](https://pressmediaofindia.com/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-to-visit-durgapur-asansol-on-first-west-bengal-tour/): Kolkata, Jan 27 (PMI) Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP national president Nitin Nabin will undertake his first visit to the state since assuming office. He is scheduled to tour the industrial hubs of Durgapur and Asansol over two days, beginning Tuesday. Nabin will arrive at Andal Airport on Tuesday evening and will stay in the West Burdwan district until Wednesday. Party sources said the visit will primarily focus on organisational reviews and cadre mobilisation, reflecting the BJP’s strategy to reinforce its grassroots network in the run-up to the elections. (pressmediaofindia.com) - [Australia names Greg Moriarty next ambassador to US](https://pressmediaofindia.com/australia-names-greg-moriarty-next-ambassador-to-us/): 27-01-2026 CANBERRA: Defence department boss Greg Moriarty will be the next Australian ambassador to the US, replacing outgoing ambassador Kevin Rudd. Moriarty has served as the Defence secretary for nearly a decade and was previously chief of staff to then-prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. The secretary has also held senior roles in counter terrorism and has served as the ambassador to Indonesia and Iran. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his recommendation of Moriarty while speaking to media. “I know Moriarty very well, and I have been impressed by the dignified way in which he handles himself,” Albanese said. Moriarty is the … - [Another US citizen shot dead by federal officers in Minneapolis](https://pressmediaofindia.com/another-us-citizen-shot-dead-by-federal-officers-in-minneapolis/): 27-01-2026 MINNEAPOLIS: US immigration agents shot and killed a US citizen in Minneapolis on Saturday, officials said, sparking fierce protests and condemnations from local leaders in the second such incident this month. The Department of Homeland Security characterized the incident as an attack, saying a Border Patrol agent fired in self-defense after a man approached with a handgun and violently resisted attempts to disarm him but bystander videos from the scene verified and reviewed by media showed the man, identified as 37-year-old Alex Pretti, holding a phone in his hand, not a gun, as he tries to help other protesters … - [Abbott faces India scrutiny in cough syrup abuse investigation](https://pressmediaofindia.com/abbott-faces-india-scrutiny-in-cough-syrup-abuse-investigation/): 27-01-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI/ GHAZIABAD: Indian drug-maker Abbott Healthcare’s supply chain is being scrutinized as part of a wider investigation into the alleged misuse of its codeine-based cough syrup which is prone to abuse by addicts, documents show. Abbott’s Phensedyl contains codeine, which is a narcotic used in cough suppressants that are also abused by addicts, including in neighboring Bangladesh, where it is banned but has historically been smuggled from India. Abbott Healthcare, a unit of US-based Abbott Laboratories, opens new tab, discontinued its manufacturing of Phensedyl in December 2024, but the drug remains in its supply chain. An … - [Syria extends ceasefire with SDF by 15 more days](https://pressmediaofindia.com/syria-extends-ceasefire-with-sdf-by-15-more-days/): 27-01-2026 DAMASCUS: A ceasefire between Syrian military and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has been extended by 15 more days, officials said, hours after the four-day truce expired. Syria’s defence ministry said late on Saturday that the extension, which began at 11pm local time (20:00 GMT), aims to support a United States operation to transfer ISIL (ISIS) prisoners from detention facilities previously controlled by the SDF. The SDF confirmed the extension, stressing in a statement that the deal “contributes to de-escalation, the protection of civilians, and the creation of the necessary conditions for stability”. The announcement spurred relief in … - [Germany arrests Hamas member over alleged attack plot](https://pressmediaofindia.com/germany-arrests-hamas-member-over-alleged-attack-plot/): 27-01-2026 BERLIN: German police have arrested a Lebanese national on suspicion of being a member of Hamas and planning attacks in Europe. The man, named as “Mohammad S”, was stopped at Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport after arriving from Beirut on Friday evening. Federal prosecutors said that in August 2025 he helped procure 300 rounds of ammunition and was involved in an alleged plot to attack Jewish and Israeli institutions. He is due to be brought before a federal judge who will decide on a pretrial detention. Hamas, which controlled Gaza but has been severely weakened by Israeli operations in the territory, … - [Iraq’s majority Shia bloc backs Nouri al-Maliki as next PM](https://pressmediaofindia.com/iraqs-majority-shia-bloc-backs-nouri-al-maliki-as-next-pm/): 27-01-2026 BAGHDAD: Iraqi former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is on the verge of a return to power after being nominated as the country’s next premier by an alliance of Shia political blocs that hold a majority in parliament. The Shia Coordination Framework said on Saturday that it had picked al-Maliki, leader of the Islamic Dawa Party, as its nominee for the post based on his “political and administrative experience and his role in managing the state”. A central figure in Iraq’s politics, the 75-year-old first became prime minister in 2006, as the country appeared to be unravelling amid a wave … - [‘Historic’ storm leaves thousands Americans without power](https://pressmediaofindia.com/historic-storm-leaves-thousands-americans-without-power/): 27-01-2026 TEXAS CITY, NEW ENGLAND: Thousands of flights have been cancelled in the United States ahead of a major winter storm that has already knocked out power to more than 100,000 customers and snarled major roadways with dangerous ice. Widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened nearly 180 million people more than half the US population in a path stretching from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England, the National Weather Service (NWS) said on Saturday night. It warned people to brace for a string of frigid days. US President Donald Trump called the storm “historic” and on Saturday … - [Republic Day celebrations held across Telangana](https://pressmediaofindia.com/republic-day-celebrations-held-across-telangana-hyderabad-jan-26-pmi-telangana-governor-jishnu-dev-varma-unfurled-the-national-tricolour-at-the-parade-grounds-here-on-monday-as-part-of-the-77th-r/): Hyderabad, Jan 26 (PMI): Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma unfurled the national tricolour at the Parade Grounds here on Monday as part of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. He later inspected the march past by various contingents. Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukender Reddy, Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and several cabinet ministers were present on the occasion. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who is currently in the United States attending a leadership programme at Harvard University, extended Republic Day greetings to the people of Telangana. In a message released by the CMO, he said … - [CRACKDOWN ON FAKE 'PRESS' & HUMAN RIGHTS STICKERS ON VEHICLES IN TELANGANA](https://pressmediaofindia.com/crackdown-on-fake-press-human-rights-stickers-on-vehicles-in-telangana/): Hyderabad, Jan26 (PMI): The state transport department has launched a strict enforcement drive against the unauthorized display of “Press, Advocate, Human Rights-related titles, government emblems, flags, symbols and logos” on vehicles across Telangana. According to a circular issued by the Transport commissioner, following a Karnataka High Court judgment dated April 4, 2025, all unauthorized symbols displayed in violation of Rules 50 and 51 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and Regulation 36 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017 must be removed immediately. The circular clearly states that ‘only media personnel accredited by the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) … - [WeST ZONE TASK FORCE ARRESTS MAN FOR ILLEGAL SALE OF STEROID INJECTIONS IN HYD](https://pressmediaofindia.com/west-zone-task-force-arrests-man-for-illegal-sale-of-steroid-injections-in-hyd/): Hyderabad, Jan26 (PMI): The Commissioner’s Task Force, West Zone team, arrested one person for illegally procuring and selling steroid injections used for bodybuilding and seized material worth Rs.1.60 lakh. According to Addl. DCP Md Iqbal Siddique, the accused has been identified as Mohd. Faisal Khan (25), a furniture worker and resident of Kishanbagh, Hyderabad. The seized material included Mephentermine Sulphate injections (30 mg) – 133, disposable syringes – 100 and a mobile phone. The accused regularly visited a gym and learned about the demand for steroid injections among youth seeking rapid muscle growth. He allegedly procured the injections illegally and sold them … - [BALANAGAR POLICE BUST GENERATOR THEFT GANG, RECOVER Rs.3.5 LAKH VEHICLE](https://pressmediaofindia.com/balanagar-police-bust-generator-theft-gang-recover-rs-3-5-lakh-vehicle/): Hyderabad, Jan26 (PMI): Balanagar Police have successfully apprehended habitual offenders involved in a generator-mounted DCM vehicle theft case registered as a crime under Section 305(b) of the BNS. According to the police, the case dates back to January 21, 2026, when the complainant, Yousuf Baba, reported the theft of his generator-mounted DCM parked near Prahlad Saw Mill, IDPL Huts. A swift technical investigation and eyewitness inputs led to the arrest of two accused, while two others remain absconding. The accused Mohammed Khadeer and Mohammed Tajuddin belongs to Bidar district of Karnataka. Two other accused Digya alias Dilwale and Faqruddin alias Gore … - [Comprehensive health security for Hyderabad police: C P Sajjanar IPS](https://pressmediaofindia.com/comprehensive-health-security-for-hyderabad-police-c-p-sajjanar-ips/): Hyderabad, Jan26 (PMI): Hyderabad  Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar announced that with the aim of ensuring the welfare and health security of police personnel, medical examinations will be conducted for everyone within the Hyderabad Commissionerate limits, and their individual ‘health profiles’ will be prepared. He stated that based on the medical examination reports, they will be categorised into A, B, C, D, and E categories, and appropriate care and treatment will be provided according to their health condition. On the occasion of Republic Day celebrations, the City Police Commissioner unfurled the national flag at the City Armed Reserve (CAR) Headquarters in … - [Governor outlines Telangana govt's strategy for economic transformation](https://pressmediaofindia.com/governor-outlines-telangana-govts-strategy-for-economic-transformation/): Hyderabad, Jan26 (PMI): Governor Jishnu Dev Varma announced that the State government, under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, has set an ambitious objective of reaching a three trillion dollar economy by the year 2047. During the Republic Day celebrations held at the Parade Grounds on Monday, where he also unfurled the national flag, the Governor emphasised that the State government has crafted a comprehensive strategy to realise this long-term economic aspiration, aligning with India’s broader aim of becoming a 30 trillion dollar economy by 2047 as part of the Viksit Bharat initiative. He noted that significant efforts are … - [Notice Served on Former MP J. Santosh Rao; Typographical Error Clarified](https://pressmediaofindia.com/notice-served-on-former-mp-j-santosh-rao-typographical-error-clarified/): Hyderabad Jan 26 (PMI) The Jubilee Hills police on Tuesday served a notice on former Member of Parliament J. Santosh Rao at his residence, officials said. Police clarified that a typographical error had occurred in the notice, in which his designation was inadvertently mentioned as “Member of Parliament.” The designation should be read as “Ex-Member of Parliament,” the police stated. ACP, Jubilee Hills, Venkatagiri, issued the clarification to avoid any misunderstanding. (pressmediaofindia.com) - [CP Golconda Chandra Mohan  IPS Inaugurates CCTV Surveillance Network at Kargil Nagar](https://pressmediaofindia.com/cp-golconda-chandra-mohan-ips-inaugurates-cctv-surveillance-network-at-kargil-nagar/): Hyderabad, January 26:(PMI) In a move aimed at strengthening public safety and improving surveillance, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Golconda, Sri G. Chandra Mohan, on Sunday inaugurated a network of 12 CCTV cameras at Bhagat Singh Yuvasena Street No.1, Kargil Nagar, Jiyaguda. The initiative was launched on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. Speaking on the occasion, DCP G. Chandra Mohan said that ensuring the safety and security of citizens reflects the true spirit of the Constitution. He described the installation of CCTV cameras as “electronic eyes” and stated that the initiative would help create a safer environment while … - [Republic Day Celebrations Held with Grandeur at Kotwal House](https://pressmediaofindia.com/republic-day-celebrations-held-with-grandeur-at-kotwal-house/): Hyderabad Jan 26 (PMI) Republic Day celebrations were held with great pomp at the historic Kotwal House in the city. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sri V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, attended the event as the chief guest and unfurled the National Flag. He later received the ceremonial guard of honour from police personnel. The occasion held special historical significance, as this marked the first time since 2002 that a serving City Police Commissioner unfurled the National Flag at Kotwal House. Police personnel expressed their happiness as Commissioner Sajjanar revived this long-standing tradition. Among those present at the celebrations were Charminar Zone DCP Sri … - [Starmer slams Trump over ‘insulting’ Afghanistan comments](https://pressmediaofindia.com/starmer-slams-trump-over-insulting-afghanistan-comments/): 26-01-2026 LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested that Donald Trump should apologize for his claims that European troops were not on the front lines in the war in Afghanistan. In a rare direct rebuke of the United States president, Starmer said on Friday that Trump’s earlier comments to US broadcaster Fox News that NATO allies stayed “a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan were “insulting and frankly appalling”. Asked whether he would demand an apology from Trump, Starmer said, “If I had misspoken in that way or said those words, I would certainly apologize.” Starmer also paid … - [Electoral violence is on the horizon in Kenya](https://pressmediaofindia.com/electoral-violence-is-on-the-horizon-in-kenya/): 26-01-2026 NAIROBI: As Kenya prepares for its next general election, due in less than 20 months’ time, 2026 will prove to be a critical year. With local and global restraints on political violence being hollowed out at the very time when trust in the credibility of the election system is at an all-time low, serious trouble beckons unless urgent steps are taken. Violence in Kenyan elections is rarely the product of that perennial bogeyman, tribalism. It is almost exclusively a state-generated phenomenon that requires a particular alignment of circumstances. Two matter above all else; first, whether the election itself is … - [Russian tanker diverted to French port by naval forces](https://pressmediaofindia.com/russian-tanker-diverted-to-french-port-by-naval-forces/): 26-01-2026 PARIS: The French navy has diverted an oil tanker, suspected of being part of Russia’s sanctions-busting “shadow fleet”, ‍towards the port of Marseille-Fos for further investigation, according to reports. The office of the ​prosecutor in the southern French city of Marseille, which handles matters related to ‌maritime law and is investigating the case, said on Friday that the ship had been diverted, but did not specify where to. A source close to the case told media that the tanker is expected to arrive on Saturday morning at the port of Marseille-Fos in southern France. The ‘Grinch ‘ tanker was … - [Iran rejects UN rights resolution condemning protest killings](https://pressmediaofindia.com/iran-rejects-un-rights-resolution-condemning-protest-killings/): 26-01-2026 TEHRAN: The Iranian state has rejected a resolution by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council that strongly condemned the “violent crackdown on peaceful protests” by security forces that left thousands dead. After a detailed meeting and discussions in Geneva on Friday, 25 members of the council, including France, Japan and South Korea, voted in favor of the censure resolution. Seven votes against, including from China, India and Pakistan, as well as 14 abstentions, among others from Qatar and South Africa, failed to stop the resolution. The human rights council called on Iran to stop the arrests of people in … - [India & EU likely to conclude trade talks on Tuesday](https://pressmediaofindia.com/india-eu-likely-to-conclude-trade-talks-on-tuesday/): 26-01-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: India and the European Union are expected to announce the conclusion of protracted negotiations for a free trade pact on Tuesday, two Indian and EU government sources said. The deal will open the way for reduced tariffs on European cars and wine and an expanded market for Indian electronics, textiles and chemicals. An announcement could follow Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will co-chair an India-EU summit during their visit to India from January 25 to 28, one of the … - [‘China investigating top general over serious violations’](https://pressmediaofindia.com/china-investigating-top-general-over-serious-violations/): 26-01-2026 BEIJING: China’s most senior general is under investigation, China’s defence ministry said on Saturday, in the highest-profile purge to date of senior military leadership just as Beijing modernizes its forces and tries to further project its might. Zhang Youxia serves as second-in-command under President Xi Jinping as vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, the supreme command body and has long been seen as Xi’s closest military ally. The ministry said Zhang and Liu Zhenli, chief of staff of the CMC’s Joint Staff Department, were under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Zhang is also a member … - [Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada over China deal](https://pressmediaofindia.com/trump-threatens-100-tariff-on-canada-over-china-deal/): 26-01-2026 MONTREAL: United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff against Canada if Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney moves ahead with an announced trade deal with China. In a statement shared on Truth Social on Saturday morning, Trump said Carney is “sorely mistaken” if he thinks Canada can become a “‘Drop off Port’ for China to send goods and products into the United States”. “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the USA,” Trump wrote in the post, … - [Pakistan mall fire death toll jumps to 71](https://pressmediaofindia.com/pakistan-mall-fire-death-toll-jumps-to-71/): 25-01-2026 By SJA Jafri KARACHI: The death toll in a fire which engulfed a shopping centre in Pakistan has climbed to 71, police have confirmed. Police say 77 people are currently reported as missing by their families following the fire at Gul Plaza, in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi, on Saturday evening but the scale of the damage following the blaze which took more than 24 hours to put out has slowed rescue efforts, as authorities comb the remains of the 6,500sq m (70,000 sq ft) complex. While some of the bodies found are only partial remains, authorities had been able … - [Greenland galvanizes Europe to confront new US reality](https://pressmediaofindia.com/greenland-galvanizes-europe-to-confront-new-us-reality/): 25-01-2026 DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: Europe may have rallied to see off President Donald Trump over Greenland, but its leaders recognize the confrontation is unlikely to be the last in dealings with his increasingly strident version of the United States. The stakes could hardly be higher, given the $2 trillion trading relationship between the European Union and the US and the dominant role Washington continues to play in the NATO alliance and in support of Ukraine against Russia. This week, in the space of a few hours at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Trump first ruled out taking Greenland … - [Trump claim on NATO role in Afghanistan draws UK condemnation](https://pressmediaofindia.com/trump-claim-on-nato-role-in-afghanistan-draws-uk-condemnation/): 25-01-2026 WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump has drawn criticism from British politicians after claiming that NATO forces stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan. The US president made the remarks in an interview with Fox News, a US broadcaster, where he again questioned the value of the military alliance and suggested that NATO allies would not come to Washington’s aid if requested. Speaking on Thursday, Trump said the US had “never needed” NATO and claimed allied forces remained “a little off the front lines” during the Afghanistan conflict. The comments prompted a backlash across the … - [Syrian gov’t takes over prison with ISIL-linked detainees in Raqqa](https://pressmediaofindia.com/syrian-govt-takes-over-prison-with-isil-linked-detainees-in-raqqa/): 25-01-2026 DAMASCUS: The Syrian government says it has taken over control of al-Aqtan prison, a facility in the northeastern city of Raqqa housing a number of ISIL (ISIS) detainees, following the withdrawal of Kurdish-led SDF fighters under a ceasefire agreement. The Interior Ministry said in a statement on Telegram on Friday that officials from the Prisons and Correctional Facilities Administration had assumed control of the prison in the former SDF stronghold of Raqqa and had begun an examination of prisoners’ conditions and their records, the state-run SANA news agency reported. The takeover of the prison and cessation of hostilities in … - [Renault’s India comeback relies on new strategy](https://pressmediaofindia.com/renaults-india-comeback-relies-on-new-strategy/): 25-01-2026 Bureau Report + Agencies NEW DELHI/ PARIS: France’s Renault, opens new tab is banking on the cult following of its Duster SUV to help revive its Indian business, bringing back a nameplate that had better brand-recognition than the automaker itself before regulatory change led to its demise. The smallest by sales of so-called legacy automakers plans to elevate its line-up to more premium models under new CEO Francois Provost, who is tasked with growing Renault globally as Chinese rivals make inroads into its core European market. Under the strategy, which has not previously been reported in detail, Renault will … - [Australian lawyers seek police probe of Israeli President](https://pressmediaofindia.com/australian-lawyers-seek-police-probe-of-israeli-president/): 25-01-2026 CANBERRA/ JERUSALEM/ GAZA STRIP: Three Australian and Palestinian legal groups have formally called on the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to investigate Israeli President Isaac Herzog for his role in alleged war crimes amid reports he will visit Australia early next month. The organizations said on Friday that they had written to “urgently alert” the AFP of their concerns “in light of serious and credible criminal allegations of incitement to genocide and advocating genocide” by President Isaac Herzog during Israel’s “military onslaught” in Gaza since October 7, 2023. The Australian Centre for International Justice (ACIJ), Al-Haq, and the Al Mezan … - [Anxiety, anger & hope in Syria after SDF ceasefire](https://pressmediaofindia.com/anxiety-anger-hope-in-syria-after-sdf-ceasefire/): 25-01-2026 DAMASCUS: Damascus had breathed a sigh of relief when a ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was announced on the night of January 18. Fireworks lit up the sky, car horns blared and Syrians gathered in Umayyad Square to dance in jubilation. The hope was that the conflict that flared up in the past few weeks in northern Syria was now over and that the country had resolved one of the major issues still dividing it in the year since the overthrow of longtime leader President Bashar al-Assad. “It’s a beautiful feeling, and … - [Major Fire at Nampally Furniture Store; 2–3 Feared Trapped, Numaish Visit Deferred](https://pressmediaofindia.com/major-fire-at-nampally-furniture-store-2-3-feared-trapped-numaish-visit-deferred/): Hyderabad, Jan 24 (PMI) A major fire broke out at a furniture store in Nampally, Hyderabad, on Saturday, January 24, triggering panic in the busy commercial area. At least two to three people are feared trapped inside the building, according to initial reports. The fire erupted at Batcha Furniture Shop, located on the ground floor of a four-storey building, where scrap material was stored. Officials said the blaze is suspected to have been caused by an accidental trigger. According to the fire control room, 17 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. While no casualties have been confirmed so far, … - [Japan suspends world’s largest nuclear plant hours after restart](https://pressmediaofindia.com/japan-suspends-worlds-largest-nuclear-plant-hours-after-restart/): 24-01-2026 TOKYO: Japan has suspended operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant, hours after its restart, its operator has said. An alarm sounded “during reactor-start-up procedures” at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa in Tokyo but the reactor remained “stable”, Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) spokesperson Takashi Kobayashi said. Reactor number six restarted on Wednesday a day later than planned due to an alarm malfunction, the first at the plant to be turned on since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Japan shut down all of its 54 reactors after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake triggered a meltdown at its Fukushima plant 15 years ago, causing one … - [Several dead & missing in New Zealand landslides](https://pressmediaofindia.com/several-dead-missing-in-new-zealand-landslides/): 24-01-2026 WELLINGTON: Two people have died and several are feared buried after landslides in New Zealand’s North Island. The deaths were reported at Welcome Bay, while rescue workers are still searching through rubble at a different site in a popular campground on Mount Maunganui. There are no “signs of life”, authorities said, adding that they have a “rough idea” of how many people are missing but are waiting for an exact figure. They provided no other details except that the group includes “at least one young girl”. The landslides were triggered by heavy rains over the last few days, which … - [India to withdraw diplomats’ families from Bangladesh](https://pressmediaofindia.com/india-to-withdraw-diplomats-families-from-bangladesh/): 24-01-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: India will withdraw its diplomats’ families and dependents from Bangladesh in the face of security threats as tension rises ahead of a February 12 general election, an Indian official said on Wednesday. Campaigning begins on Thursday for Bangladesh’s election, which has sparked protests and counter-protests. Ties between the South Asian neighbors soured after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India in 2024, following deadly protests. India’s withdrawal move was part of “internal readjustments”, the official said, without elaborating. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, pointed to Indian media reports of New Delhi’s … - [US begins transferring ISIL-linked detainees from Syria to Iraq](https://pressmediaofindia.com/us-begins-transferring-isil-linked-detainees-from-syria-to-iraq/): 24-01-2026 WASHINGTON/ DAMASCUS/ BAGHDAD: The United States has begun transferring detainees linked to ISIL (ISIS) from northeastern Syria to Iraq, as Syria’s army continues to take control of more territory previously held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The US military said in a statement on Wednesday that it transferred 150 detainees who were being held in a detention facility in Hasakah, Syria, to a secure location in Iraq. The transfer comes as Syria’s government extends its control into previously Kurdish-held areas of northeastern Syria, where several camps and prisons holding ISIL fighters and their families are located. Until … - [3,117 people killed during Iran protests: State Media](https://pressmediaofindia.com/3117-people-killed-during-iran-protests-state-media/): 24-01-2026 TEHRAN: Iranian state television has released the first official death toll from the recent antigovernment protests that engulfed the country, reporting that 3,117 people were killed during the crackdown. In a statement carried by Press TV on Wednesday, Iran’s Martyrs Foundation said that 2,427 of those killed in the demonstrations were civilians and security forces. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) has said 4,519 were killed during the wave of demonstrations, including 4,251 protesters, 197 security personnel, 35 people aged under 18 and 38 bystanders who it says were neither protesters nor security personnel. HRANA also said … - [3 journalists among 11 killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza](https://pressmediaofindia.com/3-journalists-among-11-killed-in-israels-attacks-on-gaza/): 24-01-2026 GAZA STRIP: At least 11 Palestinians, including two children and three journalists, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, with six others injured, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Munir al-Bursh, director-general of the ministry, told media that the photojournalists killed when their vehicle was struck on Wednesday worked for the Egyptian Committee for Gaza Relief, which supervises Egypt’s relief work in Gaza. Anas Ghunaim, Abdul Ra’ouf Shaath and Mohammad Qeshta were documenting developments on the ground in central Gaza near the so-called Netzarim Corridor when they were hit in an Israeli strike, colleagues and medical … - [Trump rules out taking Greenland by force](https://pressmediaofindia.com/trump-rules-out-taking-greenland-by-force/): 24-01-2026 WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump has dropped his threat to impose tariffs on European countries opposed to his bid to take control of Greenland and ruled out the use of force to seize the territory, a stunning about-face in a dispute that has brought transatlantic relations to their lowest ebb in decades. Trump said on Wednesday that he would not go ahead with his planned tariffs after he and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte agreed on a “framework” for a future deal involving Greenland and the Artic region. “This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the … - [Europe is ditching it’s softly-softly approach to Trump](https://pressmediaofindia.com/europe-is-ditching-its-softly-softly-approach-to-trump/): 23-01-2026 BRUSSELS/ LONDON PARIS: Something in Europe has snapped. Donald Trump doubled down again on Monday night in his insistence that the US “has to have” Greenland for national security reasons. He predicted that Europe’s leaders aren’t “gonna push back too much” but that’s not the plan they have in mind when their paths cross with the US president at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday. Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, a member of the EU and of NATO. President Trump is now leaning heavily on Denmark’s allies in both those organizations to abandon Copenhagen and let … - [Pakistan’s ‘combat tested’ jets boost weapons sales](https://pressmediaofindia.com/pakistans-combat-tested-jets-boost-weapons-sales/): 23-01-2026 By SJA Jafri ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s defence manufacturing industry is running red hot since its jets, drones and missiles earned the coveted ‘combat tested’ tag in a conflict with India last year, attracting a slew of interested buyers. Islamabad has held talks with 13 countries, six to eight of which are in an advanced stage, for deals involving JF-17 jets made jointly with China as well as training aircraft, drones, and weapons systems, said three Pakistani sources who have knowledge of defence sales. Pakistan’s military and defence ministry did not provide details on any deals but the country’s defence production … - [Army returns to strategic Congo town after rebel withdrawal](https://pressmediaofindia.com/army-returns-to-strategic-congo-town-after-rebel-withdrawal/): 23-01-2026 KINSHASA: Congolese soldiers and combatants from a pro-government militia have re-entered the eastern town of Uvira, residents said on Monday, just over a month after it fell to Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in a blow to peace efforts mediated by the Trump administration. M23 entered Uvira, an important base for the Congolese army near the border with Burundi, on December 10, days after Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan leader Paul Kagame met President Donald Trump in Washington and reaffirmed a US-brokered peace deal. The capture marked the rebels’ biggest gains in months, fueling fears of regional spillover from fighting … - [Oil edges up as investors assess US tariff threats](https://pressmediaofindia.com/oil-edges-up-as-investors-assess-us-tariff-threats/): 23-01-2026 LONDON: prices were slightly ‌higher on Tuesday as investors monitored US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against European states opposing his push to acquire Greenland, while firmer global economic growth expectations and a weaker US dollar supported prices. Brent futures gained 49 cents, or 0.77%, to $64.43 a barrel at 1253 GMT, ‌while US West Texas Intermediate crude was up 56 cents, or 0.94%, at $60. Fears of a renewed trade war escalated over the weekend after Trump said he would impose additional 10% levies from February 1 on goods imported from Denmark, Norway, ‍Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, … - [‘Frontier markets fail to live up to economic potential’](https://pressmediaofindia.com/frontier-markets-fail-to-live-up-to-economic-potential/): 23-01-2026 LONDON: Frontier market economies have failed to ​live up to their potential in recent decades, suffering from a sharp slowdown in investment ‌growth while domestic capital markets remained underdeveloped, the World Bank said on Tuesday. Examining 56 smaller and riskier emerging economies, the Washington-based lender said in its latest report that average investment growth per person in the 2020s had slowed to 2% less than half the pace of the previous two decades. “Excluding a handful of economies that have become ‌investment grade over the past 25 years, frontier markets may well be the biggest disappointment in economic development,” … - [Indian composer faces backlash for ‘bias’ in Bollywood remarks](https://pressmediaofindia.com/indian-composer-faces-backlash-for-bias-in-bollywood-remarks/): 23-01-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: Allah Rakha Rahman, popularly known as AR Rahman, is undoubtedly India’s most famous composer. He has won some of the world’s most coveted musical awards including Oscars, Grammys and a Golden Globe. His song Jai Ho (May You Win), which won him an Oscar, became a celebrated anthem. The 59-year-old “Mozart of Madras” has also been honored with Padma Vibhushan, India’s third highest civilian award, for his contribution to music. Last week, when Rahman, a man of few words, shared in an interview that he potentially has lost work due to “communal” bias in Bollywood, … - [‘No going back on Greenland’ amid leaked texts and AI mock-ups](https://pressmediaofindia.com/no-going-back-on-greenland-amid-leaked-texts-and-ai-mock-ups/): 23-01-2026 DAVOS/ COPENHAGEN: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there was “no going back” on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and rounding on allies as European leaders struggled to respond. Trump’s ambition spelled out in social media posts and mock-up AI images to wrest sovereignty over Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark has threatened to blow apart the alliance that has underpinned Western security for decades. It has also threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe that rattled markets and companies for months last year, though Trump’s Treasury … - [Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem](https://pressmediaofindia.com/israel-bulldozes-unrwa-buildings-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): 22-01-2026 JERUSALEM: Israel has begun bulldozing buildings inside the headquarters of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem, as the far-right government clamps down heavily on humanitarian groups that provide desperately needed aid to Palestinians in Gaza. UNRWA said in a statement on Tuesday that Israeli forces had confiscated staff devices and forced them out of their headquarters in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. “This is an unprecedented attack not only against UNRWA and its premises. It constitutes a serious violation of international law and the privileges and immunities of the United Nations,” it said. Later … - [Surfer injured in 4th shark attack in Australia during 48 hours](https://pressmediaofindia.com/surfer-injured-in-4th-shark-attack-in-australia-during-48-hours/): 22-01-2026 SYDNEY: A surfer has been bitten by a shark, the fourth attack along Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) coastline in under 48 hours. The 39-year-old man “sustained a wound to his chest” after a shark bit his board on the Mid North Coast on Tuesday morning, police said. He has been released from hospital. It follows three other attacks in Sydney over the past two days. All beaches in Sydney’s northern area will remain closed until further notice, said police. The attacks follow days of heavy rains, which NSW Superintendent Joseph McNulty had earlier said may have created a … - [Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’](https://pressmediaofindia.com/iran-just-getting-started-on-punishing-rioters/): 22-01-2026 TEHRAN: Iranian officials continue to promise harsh punishments for “rioters” arrested during recent nationwide protests as they trade barbs with United States President Donald Trump amid an ongoing digital blackout. “Our main work at the judiciary about the recent developments has just started,” judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei wrote in a post on social media on Mond “If, without justification, we grant leniency to someone who is not deserving of leniency, then we have acted contrary to justice,” he said. His comments came as the internet remains fully blocked for most people across Iran despite a very brief period of … - [No talk b/w ICC & Scotland over replacing Bangladesh](https://pressmediaofindia.com/no-talk-b-w-icc-scotland-over-replacing-bangladesh/): 22-01-2026 NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) have not held any talks with Scotland about replacing Bangladesh at next month’s men’s T20 World Cup but Scottish players would be ready if the call came. Bangladesh have told the ICC they will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month amid political tensions between the two countries, and have requested their matches be moved elsewhere. Scotland are the highest ranked team not taking part in the tournament, which would put them in the frame to take Bangladesh’s spot should the ICC decide to replace them. However, media … - [China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly Kabul blast](https://pressmediaofindia.com/china-demands-taliban-protect-its-citizens-after-deadly-kabul-blast/): 22-01-2026 BEIJING: Beijing has demanded the Taliban government protect its citizens after an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul killed at least seven people. Six Afghans and one Chinese national were killed, and several more injured, in the blast at a Chinese restaurant in a heavily-guarded part of the city centre on Monday, officials told the media. The jihadist group Islamic State (IS) said it was behind the attack, although police in Kabul said the “nature of the explosion is unknown so far and is being investigated”. China has urged its citizens not to travel to … - [Trump undermines key allies UK & France before Davos visit](https://pressmediaofindia.com/trump-undermines-key-allies-uk-france-before-davos-visit/): 22-01-2026 WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his bid to take over Greenland before his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, by slamming key allies. Trump shared private text messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO chief Mark Rutte and justified his aggressive posture over the Arctic island with a swipe at the United Kingdom’s decision to cede its last African colony to Mauritius. 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