Balochistan’s insurgency not sudden, tensions simmered for long over Pakistan military’s excesses: Report

IANS | February 15, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The spate of violence and bloody confrontation between the Baloch insurgents and the Pakistani military in recent times has brought the region into the global spotlight, highlighting the scale and intensity of human rights abuses in the region, as the rebels, refusing to give in to the military’s pressure and directives, have squared off against it often.

Women's Rising Star Asia Cup: Vrinda, spinners lead India to 8-wicket win over Pakistan

IANS | February 15, 2026 5:00 PM

Bangkok, Feb 15 (IANS) India A brushed aside Pakistan A by eight wickets in their Group A clash of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars on Sunday. After bundling out Pakistan A for 93 in 18.5 overs, India A chased down the modest target in just 10.1 overs at the Terdthai Cricket Ground.

T20 WC: Monank, Sanjay hit fifties as USA post 199/4 against Namibia

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:51 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Riding on captain Monank Patel and Sanjay Krishnamurthi's half-centuries, the USA posted a mammoth total of 199/4 in 20 overs against Namibia in their last Group A match of the T20 World Cup 2026 here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: ‘One hurdle crossed, on to the next stage,’ says Shai Hope as Windies seal Super 8s spot

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:48 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) West Indies captain Shai Hope described his side’s progression to the Super 8s as the first major objective achieved at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after a commanding nine-wicket victory over Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

‘India's victory certain’, says filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar as he worships Lord Shiva at Babulnath Temple

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:44 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Team India will vanquish the Pakistani rivals easily and decisively, bringing joy to billions of Indians on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said on Sunday, ahead of the summit T20 World Cup clash between arch-rivals – India and Pakistan.

Allu Sirish presents his first wedding invite to uncle Chiranjeevi

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:41 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) The wedding festivities for Allu Sirish and Nayanika Reddy have already kick-started with the intimate pre-wedding yacht party in Dubai, which was also attended by his elder brother Allu Arjun and sister-in-law Sneha Reddy.

Behind India's increasing engagements in Indian Ocean region

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Indian Ocean Region (IOR), being the critical maritime domain bordering three continents -- Asia, African and Australia, and contributing to more than 70 to 75 per cent international trade via the crucial sea-route, remains one of the most vital and vulnerable assets in the 21st century.

Amruta Fadnavis says her song ‘Shambhu Re’ awakens the power of devotion

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:29 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Playback singer Amruta Fadnavis, who has released her new song ‘Shambhu Re’ on the occasion of Mahashivratri, has said that the song has the power to awaken devotion.

India adds over 50,000 MW new power capacity in 10 months of FY 26

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) A record 52,537 MW of electricity generation capacity has been added in the country up to January 31, during the current financial year, which represents an 11 per cent increase over the corresponding figure for 2024-25, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

LS Speaker Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of new Bangladesh govt

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi/Dhaka, Feb 15 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent the Indian government at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Bangladesh government in Dhaka on February 17, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.