Ashes 2025-26: One of those rare occasions where it actually came off, says Neser on Root dismissal

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:24 PM

Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Australia’s seam bowling all-rounder Michael Neser said the plan behind executing Joe Root's dismissal was ‘one of those rare occasions where it actually came off’. On the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Neser finished with four wickets, including taking out Root, who made 160 – his 41st Test century.

Pakistan's Faisalabad witnesses soaring crime rate in 2025

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:18 PM

Islamabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Over 15,000 incidents of robbery, snatching and theft were reported in Pakistan's Faisalabad in 2025, with people facing a financial loss of more than Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 3.05 billion, according to police statistics compiled at the close of the year, local media reported.

Stasya Pandya, Taarini Lodha deliver standout performances at Junior National Equestrian C'ship

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:16 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Stasya Pandya, representing Mumbai’s Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC), and Taarini Lodha, from Amateur Riders’ Club representing CEC, delivered standout performances at the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC).

Taiwan accuses China of transnational repression after state media targets DPP lawmaker

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:13 PM

Taipei, Jan 5 (IANS) Taiwanese government has accused China of transnational repression after Chinese state media and social media accounts shared personal information regarding Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Puma Shen, which included satellite pictures of his house and workplace in Taipei, local media reported.

Curfew imposed in Nepal's border city Birgunj to prevent religious strife

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:10 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 5 (IANS) The local administration in Nepal's Parsa district on Monday imposed a curfew in parts of Birgunj city, which borders Raxaul in India, to prevent possible religious strife following the vandalism of a mosque in southern Dhanusha district on Saturday.

Morbi emerges as global ceramic hub, contributing 90 pc of India's exports

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:09 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) Gujarat is preparing for the second edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) Kutch–Saurashtra, scheduled to be held in Rajkot on January 11 and 12.

India’s care economy to generate over 60 million jobs by 2030: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s care economy is expected to grow $300 billion and generate over 60 million jobs by 2030, with targeted investments in skilling, certification, formalisation, and demand creation, according to a report on Monday.

Karnataka boys, Maharashtra girls crowned champions of Junior National Kho Kho

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:57 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Host Karnataka claimed the boys' title in the 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship with a thrilling 35-30 victory over defending champions Maharashtra in the final. In the girls' category, Maharashtra defended their title by defeating Odisha 34-33 in a high-octane final played at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Gunjur on Sunday.

CM Yogi meets PM Modi, receives guidance on UP’s development

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter's residence in the national capital on Monday, seeking valuable guidance to further accelerate the development trajectory of 'New Uttar Pradesh'.

Saba Pataudi wishes birthday to 'the hero of my universe' dad Mansoor Ali Khan

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:50 PM

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Sister of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, Saba Pataudi, wished a happy birthday to 'the hero of my universe', dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.