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.

New HCL-Foxconn plant will boost India’s global chip presence: PM Modi

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the establishment of the HCL-Foxconn semiconductor facility in Uttar Pradesh marks a major step towards technological self-reliance and will significantly enhance India’s presence in the global chip ecosystem.

Much at stake for Nepal after March parliamentary election result

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Nepal, where parliamentary election is scheduled for March 5, witnessed the beginning of formal campaign activities on February 16 that included public meetings, rallies, use of loudspeakers, among other related exercises, which will end three days before the date of the poll.