'World wants to know if democracy is alive in India': Prithviraj Chavan defends Rahul's frequent foreign visits (IANS Interview)

IANS | January 4, 2026 10:48 AM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, stated on Sunday that there should be no issue with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits, emphasising that the world is interested in learning about India and that the MP is effectively presenting the country's position on an international stage.

Soha Ali Khan's first workout of 2026 includes squats, cable lunges & Romanian deadlifts

IANS | January 4, 2026 10:24 AM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan, who loves to stay on top of her fitness game, started her 2026 fitness journey by strengthening her legs.

Australia, England teams pay tribute to Bondi shooting victims, first responders at SCG

IANS | January 4, 2026 10:19 AM

Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) In a touching ceremony before the fifth Ashes Test here on Sunday, the Australian and English teams gave a guard of honour to emergency service personnel and members of the public who responded during last month's horrific Bondi Beach mass shooting.

Barcelona beat Espanyol for derby win in La Liga

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:59 AM

Madrid, Jan 4 (IANS) La Liga leader FC Barcelona rode its luck before two late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski assured a 2-0 win away to local rivals Espanyol.

Venezuelan leader locked up in New York jail after capture by US (Lead)

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:59 AM

New York, Jan 4 (IANS) Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has been locked in a notorious federal jail in New York after his capture by the US forces at a military base in his country, from where he had been taunting President Donald Trump.

People-centric governance model driving social upliftment, economic growth: Minister

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:47 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, development has reached the last mile, ensuring that welfare schemes directly empower beneficiaries and strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has said.

Kriti Sanon gets emotional, says 'am gonna cry' as sister Nupur gets engaged

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:32 AM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Bollywood beauty Kriti Sanon is unable to control her emotions as her younger sister Nupur Sanon got engaged to her long-time beau Stebin Ben.

Rice scores brace as Arsenal go six clear in Premier League

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:28 AM

London, Jan 4 (IANS) Declan Rice scored two second-half goals as Arsenal won 3-2 away to Bournemouth to open up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

'Special thanks to BCCI': BJP leader welcomes move on Bangladeshi cricketer

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:28 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to direct Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to remove Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

Delcy Rodriguez appointed Venezuela's Interim President after Maduro's 'capture'

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:11 AM

Caracas, Jan 4 (IANS) Venezuela's Supreme Court has directed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to take charge as the Interim President, a day after the US attacked the South American nation and "captured" President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.