Mani Shankar Aiyar targets Congress leadership, slams Venugopal and Tharoor

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:25 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (IANS) "What do you think of a party that chooses KC Venugopal as the Sardar Patel to Rahul Gandhi? And what do you think of a party that cannot find anyone but Pawan Khera to be their spokesman?…" senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar wrote on social media from Thiruvananthapuram, setting off fresh ripples within the grand old party.

Bangladesh residents concerned over gas crisis, soaring prices amid Ramadan preparations

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:17 PM

Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) As Ramadan approaches, a sudden pipeline gas crisis in Bangladesh has triggered anxiety among many households in the capital Dhaka, while concerns mount over the rising cost of essential commodities, local media reported on Monday.

Rajpal Yadav granted interim bail by Delhi High Court to attend niece's wedding

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:14 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Rajpal Yadav, who had surrendered to the police after the Delhi High Court directed him to do so in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases, has been granted interim bail by Delhi High Court till March 18,2026.

Ankita Lokhande Vicky Jain conduct pooja on Mahashivratri, say ‘Shiva Parvati showed that live exists'

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:13 PM

Mumbai Feb 16 (IANS) Television superstar Ankita Lokhande and her husband Vicky Jain performed an elaborate puja on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on February 15 this year, where the actress highlighted how ‘Shiva and Parvati showed that love exists’.

Ankita Konwar, Milind Soman execute two successful events on empty stomach while fasting for Mahashivaratri

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:12 PM

Mumbai Feb 16 (IANS) Fitness enthusiast and actor Milind Soman and wife Ankita Konwar on Monday gave a glimpse of her spiritually charged and high-energy past 36 hours as both travelled between cities while observing fast for Mahashivaratri.

Two people killed, several injured in explosion near police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:12 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) At least two people were killed and 14 others injured after an explosion occurred near Miryan Police Station in Bannu district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, local media reported.

T20 WC: Happy to finish up with the win, let’s hope for the best in rest of competition, says Rashid

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan expressed relief after his team registered its first win of the T20 World Cup through a five-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in a Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, adding that he now hopes for the best for his team’s future in the competition.

Bangladesh: 236 newly elected MPs are millionaires, many facing debt

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:09 PM

Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) At least 236 of the newly elected MPs in Bangladesh's 13th Parliamentary election are millionaires, while nearly half are set to enter Parliament carrying significant debt, local media reported on Monday, citing the anti-graft watchdog -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).

India records 207 deals worth $7.2 billion in January, PE activity resilient

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Deal activity in India marked "a measured start” to 2026 as the market recorded 207 deals worth $7.2 billion in January, even as the private equity (PE) activity remained resilient, a report said on Monday.

Rohit Shetty firing incident: Deepak Chandra named as shooter

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The Mumbai Police has identified the man who opened fire at Rohit Shetty's house earlier this month. The man has been identified as Deepak Chandra.