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PoJK: 21 years after earthquake, victims still await rehabilitation

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Muzaffarabad [PoJK], January 19 (ANI): Twenty-one years after the devastating earthquake in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the rehabilitation of affected communities remains far from complete. Hundreds of reconstruction projects, funded with billions…

Aspiring Journalists Tackle High-Stakes Reporting Challenge in International Writing Competition

Posted on January 19, 2026January 21, 2026 by Press Release by Shan Justus, General Secretary, IAPC

Organizers and participating journalists. PHOTO: Indo-American Press Club In a vibrant display of literary talent and rapid-fire reporting, many aspiring journalists from across the United States, Canada, and India successfully competed in the…

Bigg Boss Tamil 9 crowns Divya Ganesh as winner

Posted on January 19, 2026January 21, 2026 by ANI

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 19, 2026: After weeks of tough tasks, high-voltage fights, and emotional moments, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 has finally come to an end. Actor Divya Ganesh. PHOTO:…

Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani composes music for Republic Day 2026 parade

Posted on January 19, 2026January 21, 2026 by ANI

MM Keeravani PHOTO: Courtesy ANI Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 19, 2026 : Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani said he feels honoured to have been given the opportunity to compose the music for the…

Siddhant Chaturvedi, Mrunal Thakur’s playful chemistry wins hearts in ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’ teaser

Posted on January 19, 2026January 21, 2026 by ANI

Still from ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein‘ PHOTO: Courtesy ANI Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 19, 2026: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur’s love drama titled ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein‘ teaser is out, offering a…

“Welcome my brother”: PM Modi receives UAE President upon latter’s arrival in India

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan who arrived in India on Monday for…

MP govt explores collaboration with AI-powered protein firm Shiru on protein innovation, agri-research

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Davos [Switzerland], January 19 (ANI): The Government of Madhya Pradesh on Monday held a meeting with Jasmin Hume, CEO and Founder of Shiru, an AI-powered protein discovery company, on the sidelines of…

Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, global developments with Poland’s Dy PM; reviews cooperation in economy, tech, defence

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radoslaw Sikorski, in New Delhi, and discussed bilateral…

“Greenland belongs to its people, Denmark”: UK PM on Trump’s threats, says “use of tariffs against allies is completely wrong”

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

London [UK], January 19 (ANI): Amid US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats to impose tariffs on European countries, including the United Kingdom, over the sale of Greenland, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer…

EAM Jaishankar expresses grief over Spain train collision, offers condolences

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday expressed grief over the deadly train collision in Adamuz near Cordoba city in Spain and conveyed condolences to the…