Budget 2026-27 must focus on jobs, jobs and jobs: Mohandas Pai

IANS | January 9, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian economy is in good shape with an expected growth of 7.5 per cent or higher in the current financial year and jobs are being created at a fast pace, so the Budget for 2026-27 must keep up the "focus on jobs, jobs, and jobs", business leader and former Infosys board member TV Mohandas Pai said.

How Mallakhamb is shaping identity and confidence for tribal youth in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:36 PM

Diu, Jan 9 (IANS) In the tribal heartlands of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, where sport has long been overshadowed by the struggle for daily survival, Mallakhamb is quietly scripting a story of transformation. Once practised in open fields and farmlands, the traditional Indian sports discipline has today become a vehicle of confidence, aspiration and social change for children from some of the most resource-constrained communities in the region.

BCCI mourns the passing of Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) condoled the passing of the former Ranji player from Mizoram, K. Lalremruata, who died after collapsing during a local cricket match on Wednesday. 

Bihar NDA leaders seek Lalu, Rabri's resignations after Rouse Avenue Court frames charges in land-for-job case

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:28 PM

Patna, Jan 9 (IANS) Following the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi framing charges against 41 accused, including RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav and Rabri Devi, senior leaders of the NDA in Bihar have launched sharp attacks on the party leadership and sought their resignations from various posts held by them.