Pakistan stares at mega economic crisis in 2026: Report

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan stares at several economic challenges in 2026 amid continuing low economic growth, recurring militant attacks and potential disasters related to climate change, according to a new report.

BCB to seek T20 WC venue change from India after BCCI forces KKR to dump Mustafizur Rahman

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:18 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) directing Kolkata Knight Riders to release their player Mustafizur Rahman from a contract to play IPL 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to approach ICC for a change of venue for their matches during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup that India will be hosting jointly with Sri Lanka, a news report has said.

Republic Day Parade ticket sale to begin on Jan 5: Defence Ministry

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The sale of tickets for the Republic Day Parade 2026 on January 26, Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on January 28, and the main Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 will commence from January 5, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday.