United Cup 2026: Baez, Sierra wins set up a clean sweep for Argentina in opener

IANS | January 2, 2026 5:20 PM

Perth, Jan 2 (IANS) Argentina made a winning start in the 2026 edition of the United Cup mixed-gender team tennis competition, picking up the first team win by beating Spain in their opening match in Perth on Friday. Singles victories by Sebastian Baez and Solana Sierra gave them a 2-0 lead before Guido Andreozzi and Maria Lourdes Carle won the mixed doubles match to secure a comprehensive win.

India’s exports defy tariffs, post record trade growth in 2025: Report

IANS | January 2, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Indian exports "defied global tariffs" in 2025, with policy support, trade pacts and digital tools, a new report has said.

Over 1100 vehicles set on fire across France during New Year's Eve celebrations

IANS | January 2, 2026 5:13 PM

Paris, Jan 2 (IANS) More than 1100 vehicles were set on fire and over 500 people detained across France during New Year's Eve celebrations, the country's Interior Ministry has revealed.

India equities expected to be resilient in 2026; autos, banks to outperform

IANS | January 2, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s equity markets are expected to remain resilient in 2026 amid global uncertainty, supported by strong domestic fundamentals, policy support and sector‑specific tailwinds, a new report has said.

'Chatha Pacha' to hit screens worldwide on January 22

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:59 PM

Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) The makers of director Adhvaith Nayar's eagerly-awaited wrestling-based action entertainer 'Chatha Pacha', featuring actors Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, and Vishak Nair in the lead, on Friday announced that the film would hit screens on January 22 this year.

Adani Enterprises launches third Rs 1,000 crore NCD issue, offers up to 8.90 pc per annum

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:52 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, on Friday announced the launch of its third public issuance of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of Rs 1,000 crore, offering up to 8.90 per cent per annum.

Four unidentified bodies recovered as more civilians forcibly disappeared by Pak forces in Balochistan

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:47 PM

Quetta, Jan 2 (IANS) Two more Baloch civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces amid a growing wave of enforced disappearances across Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Friday.

Talking ill about India abroad shows disconnect from country’s roots: Delhi CM’s dig at Rahul Gandhi

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Those politicians or leaders who speak ill about India while being on foreign soil, bringing embarrassment for the country as well as countrymen, remain “disconnected and detached” from the country’s roots, said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, taking a dig at the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday.

Amitabh Bachchan says 363 days to 2027

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:36 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan seems to be done with 2026 already. On Friday, the actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a note as he said that 2 days have already passed in 2026, and only 363 days remain until 2027.

India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh included in BCB’s 2026 international games itinerary

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:36 PM

Dhaka, Jan 2 (IANS) India men's white-ball tour of Bangladesh has been included in the Bangladesh Cricket Board's itinerary for international matches in 2026, said the BCB on Friday. Apart from India, the calendar features Bangladesh hosting Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia and the West Indies for bilateral series in all three formats.