US Senate battle over ICE tactics raises immigration concerns

IANS | February 13, 2026 7:57 AM

Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) A sharp political fight erupted in the US Senate over federal immigration enforcement tactics and civil liberties, in a debate closely watched by immigrant communities, including Indian visa holders and green card applicants.

Deal or ‘very traumatic’: Trump warns Iran

IANS | February 13, 2026 7:53 AM

Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned Iran to reach a nuclear agreement quickly or face serious consequences, saying failure to make a deal would be “very traumatic.”

Trump terminates Obama EPA climate rule

IANS | February 13, 2026 7:43 AM

Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced what he called “the single largest deregulatory action in American history,” formally terminating the Obama-era Environmental Protection Agency’s endangerment finding that underpinned federal greenhouse gas regulations.

Nepal declares wild red monkey agriculture-damaging animal

IANS | February 13, 2026 12:10 AM

Kathmandu, Feb 13 (IANS) The Nepali government has formally declared the wild red monkey (Macaca mulatta) an agriculture-damaging wild animal, allowing farmers to chase away or capture the animals without prior approval from authorities.

T20 WC: All the stats from Italy's thumping win over Nepal in Group C

IANS | February 12, 2026 11:13 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Debutant Italy etched their name in the history books after they registered an emphatic 10-wicket victory against Nepal in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026, played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, becoming only the second associate team after Oman to register a ten-wicket victory in T20 World Cup history.