US to receive $600 bn in tariffs: Trump

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:54 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said the US has taken in, and will soon receive, more than $600 billion through tariffs, arguing that the policy has strengthened the country financially and bolstered national security.

Khelo India Beach Games have expanded horizon of Indian sports, created new pathways for talent development: PM Modi

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:31 PM

Diu, Jan 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the transformative power of sports in a special message on Monday as the second edition of Khelo India Beach Games got off to a colourful start at the Ghoghla Beach in Diu, which is wearing a festive look with the Games' mascot ‘Pearl’ – the happy and energetic dolphin – welcoming athletes, support staff, volunteers and all stake holders.

T20 World Cup: Ponting backs out-of-form skipper Suryakumar Yadav to help India defend title

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has backed out-of-form India skipper Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup, scheduled to kick off on February 7. Yadav has been out of form and has managed just 218 runs across 19 innings with a below-par strike rate of 123.16 in 2025. However, Ponting showed his trust in the Indian skipper and urged him to back his aggressive style of play.

India and UAE focus on enhancing 'positive military engagement'

IANS | January 5, 2026 7:40 PM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 5 (IANS) India's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and Commander of UAE's Land Forces, Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, held discussions on Monday, focusing on enhancing military engagement, training convergence and advancing bilateral defence cooperation between both nations.