‘Not going to ask immigration status’: Zohran Mamdani announces healthcare for New York’s children, undocumented included

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that all children in the city, including those who are undocumented, will be eligible for free childcare under the city’s universal programmes.Speaking during a media roundtable, the socialist-Democrat said the initiative covers children under five years old and stressed that these are not programs that are going … Read more

World Bank clears Rs 5,700 crore for ‘Jal Sanrakshit’ Haryana, canal revival and micro-irrigation at core

The World Bank has approved technical and financial assistance of Rs 5,700 crore for Haryana under the ‘Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project’, aimed at making the state self-reliant in the water sector, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Saturday.Chairing a review meeting on the programme, Saini said the funds will be released in phases between … Read more

ICMR hands over Mobile Stroke Units to Assam, cuts treatment time to 2 hours | India News

NEW DELHI: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday handed over two Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) to the Government of Assam, marking a major shift in stroke care—from patients travelling long distances to hospitals, to hospitals reaching patients in remote areas.Stroke is among the leading causes of death and long-term disability in India. … Read more

Singer of Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chak De! India’ song ‘Maula Mere’ opens up on pay disparity, he got paid Rs 10,000; says ‘A-list singers charge Rs 3 crore per song’ | Hindi Movie News

When it comes to Hindi cinema or even the south, many industry insiders have now begun to talk about pay disparity. One sees female actors talk about how male actors get paid more than them. That’s also the case for singers wherein there’s discrimination in the pay. Singer Krishna Beura who has sung Chak De! … Read more

Joe Root masterclass levels ODI series as England beat Sri Lanka in Colombo | Cricket News

England’s Joe Root celebrates his fifty runs (AP) Joe Root delivered a masterclass in control and composure on a treacherous Colombo surface as England held their nerve to secure a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday, levelling the three-match ODI series at 1-1. With the series on the line, Root anchored the chase with … Read more

Pisces, Weekly Horoscope, January 25 to January 31, 2026: Increased workload and stress expected

Pisces, this week carries a mix of effort, emotional growth, and gradual relief. The beginning of the week feels demanding. You may feel restless, daring, and eager to attempt something new, yet responsibilities weigh heavily. Short journeys, bold decisions, or sudden changes may arise. Mars pushes action, while Saturn demands patience. Midweek increases workload further, … Read more

‘Darpok, insecure’: Former Cong leader Shakeel Ahmad’s scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi | India News

Shakeel Ahmad and Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Former Union minister Shakeel Ahmad, who resigned from the Congress in November 2025, on Saturday launched a scathing attack on senior party leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him “darpok” (coward) and “insecure.”Ahmad also described Gandhi, a former Congress president and the current leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, … Read more

Can Donald Trump’s mortgage bond push lower home loan rates? New Fannie–Freddie limits reignite risk debate

The Trump administration has quietly expanded the scope for government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy far more mortgage bonds than previously allowed, a move aimed at lowering home loan rates but one that has revived concerns about financial risk and policy overreach.According to an internal email obtained by the Associated Press, … Read more