WHO monitoring Nipah cases in India, rules out travel curbs

IANS | January 30, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The risk of transmission of Nipah virus remains low, and there is no need for any travel or trade restrictions, said the World Health Organisation, noting that it is closely monitoring the deadly virus cases in India.

WPL 2026: 'It's great to be back to winning ways,' says De Klerk after RCB beat UP

IANS | January 30, 2026 12:45 PM

Vadodara, Jan 30 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru's premier all-rounder Nadine De Klerk said that the magnificent eight-wicket win against UP Warriorz, which came after two losses, will boost the team's morale ahead of the Women's Premier League 2026 (WPL) final, which will be played on February 5 at the BCA stadium.

Chotrani, Anahat in Washington squash quarters; Senthilkumar bows out

IANS | January 30, 2026 12:33 PM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Veer Chotrani stunned the French world No. 19 Baptiste Masotti in a five-game thriller in the round of 16 at the Squash on Fire Open in Washington, while compatriot Velavan Senthilkumar went down to Mexican world No. 11 and second seed Leonel Cardenas in five games.