Bangladesh reform referendum nears approval, raising fears of 1972 Constitution being overturned

Vicky Nanjappa | February 13, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won the elections with a thumping mandate. On February 12, the country voted for the first time since the uprising that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. Simultaneously, the people of Bangladesh were asked to decide on a constitutional reform package under the “July National Charter” (Constitutional Amendment) Implementation Order 2025.

India, Fiji discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation

IANS | February 13, 2026 11:39 AM

Suva, Feb 13 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with Fiji's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka, discussing new avenues to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across priority sectors of mutual interest.

T20 WC: 'Brendan Taylor is ruled out of the competition,' says Sikandar Raza

IANS | February 13, 2026 11:37 AM

Colombo, Feb 13 (IANS) Zimbabwe have been dealt a major blow ahead of their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against Australia at the R. Premadasa Stadium, with captain Sikandar Raza confirming that wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury.