Lankan leader Silva's India visit carries symbolic and practical significance: Report

IANS | February 21, 2026 8:21 PM

Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) The recent visit of Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, to India highlighted a subtle blend of opportunity and challenge. Silva noted that India emphasised development and innovation rather than exerting political pressure on Sri Lanka to hold the long-delayed Provincial Council elections, a report said on Saturday.

Pakistan elevates Chinese interests above own citizens: Report

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:55 PM

Islamabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan's creation of a security unit aimed to protect Chinese civilians is the clearest sign of yielding to Beijing's demands, effectively placing Chinese workers on a pedestal above the rest of the local population, a report has highlighted.

BCCI President Manhas, Secretary Saikia back landmark push for blind cricket in India

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas and Secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday backed a landmark support system for the men’s and women’s teams coming under the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), calling it a defining step toward inclusive growth in Indian cricket.