WPL 2026: Harris, Mandhana power RCB into final with dominant win over UPW

IANS | January 29, 2026 11:06 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) became the first team to book a place in the final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 after cruising to an eight-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara on Thursday.

Rasha Thadani says ‘Shiva’s dumroo beats and rhythm stay forever in her heart’

IANS | January 29, 2026 10:17 PM

Mumbai Jan 29 (IANS) Actress Rasha Thadani recently has shared a deeply personal and spiritual note on her social media account, where she has expressed how her devotion to Lord Shiva continues to guide her through life and art. The young actress, in her post spoke about how “Shiva’s dumroo beats and the rhythm stay forever in her heart,” as she further offered her music and faith to the cosmic dancer, Nataraja.

Rights body flags human rights abuses in Bangladesh under Yunus govt

IANS | January 29, 2026 9:44 PM

Dhaka, Jan 29 (IANS) Human rights body Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnes Callamard, has written to the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, expressing concerns over the Bangladeshi authorities’ continued misuse of anti-terror legislation against journalists, and their failure to safeguard the rights to life, personal security, and freedom of expression and association.

Pakistan: Education system for girls falters after Grade 5 amid state failures

IANS | January 29, 2026 9:39 PM

Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Pakistan’s education system falters at the transition from primary to secondary education, where a girl completing Grade 5 encounters “an invisible wall”. With distant middle schools, unsafe transport, male-dominated teaching staff and hesitant families, girls are left behind after primary school, while the state failed to act, a report said on Thursday.