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Thousands of protesters braved freezing temperatures across U.S. cities on January 30, 2026, during the "National Shutdown" general strike denouncing ICE operations linked to fatal shootings like those of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Sunetra Pawar is set to take oath as Maharashtra’s new Deputy Chief Minister today, marking a key political development in the state. The swearing-in ceremony will be held in Mumbai amid heightened security, with senior leaders from across parties expected to attend.

In independent India, the Union Budget used to be presented on the last working day of February. However, in 2017 the then finance minister Arun Jaitley broke this colonial-era practice.

With this victory, England lead the three-match T20I series 1-0, with the second match set to be played on Sunday (Feb 1) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

Actress Catherine O’Hara is dead. The legendary star, known for her roles in Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, breathed her last on 30th Jan.

Scientists are sounding the alarm as insect populations around the world continue to decline at an unprecedented rate. From pollinators to vital ecosystem species, the disappearance of insects could threaten food security, biodiversity, and human survival. Why are the world’s insects vanishing—and what does it mean for humanity?

Syria's government and Kurdish-led SDF finalized a landmark ceasefire and integration deal on January 30, 2026, paving the way for SDF brigades to merge into national forces while enabling displaced Kurds' return.

President Donald Trump has named his choice to lead the federal reserve, A decision that could shape interest rates, inflation, and the broader US Economy. Trump says he will nominate former fed governor Kevin Warsh to replace current chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in may. The pick is already moving markets and raising concerns about the future independence of the central bank.

Thousands of protesters braved freezing temperatures across U.S. cities on January 30, 2026, during the "National Shutdown" general strike denouncing ICE operations linked to fatal shootings like those of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Heavy snowfall has blanketed Moscow, with snow depth reaching up to 60 centimeters in parts of the Russian capital. Authorities have deployed emergency crews as transport, daily life, and flights face major disruption.

According to new Epstein files released by the US Justice Department, Nair attended an afterparty at convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwells house.

President Donald Trump has named his choice to lead the federal reserve, A decision that could shape interest rates, inflation, and the broader US Economy. Trump says he will nominate former fed governor Kevin Warsh to replace current chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in may. The pick is already moving markets and raising concerns about the future independence of the central bank.

Catherine O’Hara is no more, but she's going to stay in our memories forever. Remembering the legendary star, here we take a look at the best performances that we will watch again and again.

Catherine O’Hara passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 71. She was loved for her roles in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuice, and more. Hollywood has flooded social media with tributes.

The EU-India trade deal brings little cheer for Indian markets. Domestic stocks lacked conviction despite what India and the EU touted their agreement as the "Mother of all deals." Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present budget 2026 on February 1 amid one of India’s most challenging global and domestic economic settings. Against this backdrop, the weight of expectations around Sunday’s budget is rising.

This year, the world economic forum in Davos saw the largest delegation of Indian businesses and representatives... WION spoke to some top leaders at the world economic forum on the expectations from India's budget 2026..

India's Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on January 30, 2026, declaring menstrual hygiene a fundamental right under Article 21, mandating free biodegradable sanitary pads for schoolgirls nationwide.

This week saw a strong reversal in January's trading themes and trends. In an era marked by investor crowding and retail momentum, this week showed how quickly conviction can evaporate. Trillions of dollars swung at a rapid clip as the most popular trades stumbled, with heavy positioning leaving little room for error. This week tested the limits of traders.

The Justice Department released over 3.5 million pages plus thousands of videos/images on January 30, 2026-the largest Epstein batch yet-complying with the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act after a missed December deadline.