Nirahua reveals the secret behind Manoj Tiwari keeping drivers with superstars’ names

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:40 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) The upcoming episode of the streaming sketch comedy show ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ season 4 saw superstars of Bihari cinema making their way to the couch. Pawan Singh, Manoj Tiwari and Dinesh ‘Nirahua’ Lal Yadav instantly cranked up the tempo as the show host Kapil Sharma matched the energy by slipping into his Netaji avatar, turning the couch into a mini rally while pulling Manoj Tiwari’s leg about how he somehow appears everywhere ‘Jaha Gaana aur Janta hote hai’.

India's leadership central to maintaining long-term peace and stability in South Asia: Sri Lankan MP

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:37 PM

Colombo, Jan 8 (IANS) Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa on Thursday stressed that India's leadership is central to maintaining long-term peace and stability in South Asia region.

Farah Khan admits she wanted Purav Jha to win 'The Traitors’, says 'Sorry Uorfi'

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:31 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) As part of her YouTube journey, director and choreographer Farah Khan and her cook Dilip visited actor and YouTuber Purav Jha at his Mumbai residence.

UN projects India’s GDP growth at robust pace for 2026 despite geopolitical risks

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A United Nations (UN) report projects India’s GDP growth at a robust 6.6 per cent even as it expects the global economic growth to slow down to 2.7 per cent during 2026, due to geopolitical risks and policy uncertainty.

Umpire's 'no-ball blunder' comes to light after Australia wrap up Ashes series 4-1

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:22 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) An umpiring error has come to light following Harry Brook’s dismissal in England’s second innings, which reportedly stemmed from an illegal delivery by Australian all-rounder Beau Webster that went unnoticed.

Piyush Goyal urges Liechtenstein firms to use $100 bn India-EFTA deal opportunity

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal have held a business roundtable with entrepreneurs of Liechtenstein firms asking them to explore opportunities offered by the $100 billion commitment to invest in India by European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nations.

Thorough review of the campaign is already underway: ECB CEO after 4-1 Ashes defeat

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:04 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Gould, has stated that a 'thorough review' has already been underway following England's 4-1 Ashes defeat.

Sobhita Dhulipala’s crime suspense drama ‘Cheekatilo’ to premiere on January 23

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:54 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actors Sobhita Dhulipala and Viswadev Rachakonda upcoming Telugu original crime suspense drama is all set to premiere from January 23 on Prime Video.

Crime surge grips Bangladesh in 2025, women and children worst hit

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:51 PM

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IANS) Bangladesh witnessed an alarming rise in crime rates in 2025, with women and children bearing the brunt of the violence, while incidents such as murder, banditry, and mob violence were also prominently recorded, local media reported on Thursday, citing police statistics.

Damien Martyn discharged from hospital amid bout of meningitis, says Gilchrist

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has been discharged from the hospital after coming out of an induced coma on Thursday and is recovering after being diagnosed with meningitis just over a week ago.