Bayern beats RB Leipzig to reach German Cup semifinal

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:59 AM

Berlin, Feb 12 (IANS) Bayern Munich advanced to the German Cup semifinals for the first time since 2020 after a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in a quarterfinal that remained finely balanced until a rapid double strike settled matters.

MP farmer unions call Bharat Bandh politically motivated

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:50 AM

Indore, Feb 12 (IANS) As several states across India are likely to witness widespread disruption after nearly a dozen trade unions and farmers’ organisations called for a nationwide strike, Bharat Bandh, coordinators and union leaders from Madhya Pradesh on Thursday termed the protest 'politically motivated'.

Kal Penn shares awkward ‘Van Wilder’ audition story

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:47 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 12 (IANS) American actor of Indian descent Kal Penn, whose breakout role was playing Taj Mahal Badalandabad in the 2002 comedy hit “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder,” had recalled an awkward moment from the film's audition.

100 US lawmakers seek H-1B fee relief, citing potential staffing crises

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:45 AM

Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) A bipartisan group of 100 members of Congress has urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to exempt the health care sector from a new $100,000 fee on employers petitioning for H-1B visas, warning it could deepen staffing shortages and limit access to care across the US.