Jagapathi Babu's look in Virat Karrna-starrer 'Nagabandham' revealed

IANS | February 13, 2026 10:39 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IANS) The makers of director Abhishek Nama's much-awaited mythological action drama 'Nagabandham', featuring actor Virat Karrna in the lead, have now released actor Jagapathi Babu's look in the film and disclosed that he plays a character called Prabhakar in the film.

New CPI series to make poverty estimates, policy responses more accurate: CEA Nageswaran

IANS | February 13, 2026 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As India launched the Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran has said the change better reflects household spending patterns, makes poverty estimates more accurate, adding that the new findings reveal income growth and productivity gains.

Akanksha Chamola: I am very picky about my work

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:57 AM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Akanksha Chamola, wife of “Bigg Boss 19” winner Gaurav Khanna, is making her OTT debut with the upcoming show “Dil Dhokha aur Desire.” The actress, known for being selective about her projects, says stepping into the digital space at this stage of her career feels particularly special and rewarding.

T20 WC: Varun's devastating spell was the game-breaker, says Namibia skipper Erasmus

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:51 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus said India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy's devastating spell was the game-breaker in his team's 93-run defeat in their Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. Chakravarthy ended any lingering hopes of an upset result by picking three wickets within his ten balls after Namibia were 85/2 and effectively settle the contest in India’s favour.