Bangladesh's electors have spoken, now it is upto the new government to deliver: B'desh media

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Bangladesh election result has been welcomed by the country's media as a verdict against fundamentalism and gender inequality, where an alliance led by a more tolerant party won the trust of an overwhelming majority of the 59 per cent of the country’s 12.8 crore electors who exercised their franchise on Thursday.

CPI likely to remain below 4 pc target; New series to better capture India’s consumption curve

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to remain below the 4 per cent target level even in newly-introduced CPI series, and will better capture India’s evolving consumption curve and align data for policy decisions with international practices, a report said on Friday.

Subhash Ghai shares ‘Vidhaata’ was his first film with Dilip Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar & Shammi Kapoor

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai took a trip down memory lane as he received a copy of the original poster of his 1982 action entertainer, "Vidhaata".

Pakistan: Over 91 per cent buildings in Sindh lack fire safety arrangements

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:13 PM

Islamabad, Feb 13 (IANS) An inspection of buildings conducted by the Sindh government committee has revealed that 91.3 per cent of the buildings in province lacked fire safety arrangements, Pakistani media reported on Friday.

Bharti Singh breaks down watching her two month old Kaju get his first vaccination

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:08 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Star comedian and new mommy Bharti Singh was recently seen breaking down as her newborn baby Kaju was getting injected as a part of the vaccination process.

Seva Teerth unveiled: PM Modi inaugurates new PMO office housing Cabinet Secretariat, NSCS

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the new complex named ‘Seva Teerth’, which houses the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the Cabinet Secretariat.

T20 WC: Muzarabani, Bennett star as Zimbabwe upset Australia by 23 runs

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:06 PM

Colombo, Feb 13 (IANS) A fast bowling masterclass by pacers Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans, who took four and three wickets respectively, helped Zimbabwe bowl out Australia for 146 runs in 19.3 overs and register 23 runs win in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday.

BJP slams Opposition over objections to Vande Mataram

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) A political row erupted over the singing of Vande Mataram as several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) BJP leaders, on Friday, defended the national song, asserting that there should be no objection to rendering it in full, while the Samajwadi Party (SP) said that it respects the national song.

170 professional golfers to go under hammer for PGTI's 72 The League

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The top 170 professional golfers of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) are all set to take part in a first-of-its-kind auction in professional golf in India, PGTI’s 72 The League announced on Friday.

War of words erupts between BJP and Congress over US trade deal claims

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) A sharp political confrontation erupted on Friday over alleged remarks concerning farmers and a proposed trade understanding with the US, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress trading strong words over a privilege motion and claims of misinformation.