Finance Minister likes to smile a lot; what have you done with our data: Rahul Gandhi

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday targeted the Centre and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the India-US trade agreement and the reported tax concessions extended to foreign cloud service providers, claiming that the arrangement is detrimental to India’s economic and strategic interests.

Abhishek, Chakaravarthy retain top spots in ICC rankings; Raza becomes No. 1 all-rounder

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India opener Abhishek Sharma maintained his place at the top of the T20I batter chart, Varun Chakravarthy holds a narrow advantage over Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed at the top of the list for T20I bowlers, while Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza became the top all-rounder in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday.

Anil Kapoor plays army man navigating civilian life in ‘Subedaar’ teaser

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) The teaser of the upcoming streaming film ‘Subedaar’ was unveiled on Wednesday. It is stark, controlled, and unapologetically intense. Actor Anil Kapoor essays the titular role of Subedaar Arjun Morya. With minimal dialogue and maximum impact, the actor crafts a presence that feels seasoned, battle-worn, and quietly volatile.

Medicinal plant sector to drive Viksit Bharat vision: Ayush Minister

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Medicinal plants are not merely the foundation of India’s traditional knowledge systems but also a vital component of its biological and economic heritage, said Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on Wednesday, adding that the growing global recognition of Ayurveda and other Ayush systems highlights India’s potential to become a global supplier of quality medicinal plants and plant-based wellness products.

INDIA bloc would've gone to US as equals, not be equated with Pak, says Rahul Gandhi in LS

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that if an INDIA bloc government had negotiated an agreement with the US, it would have ensured an arrangement on “equal” terms and would not have allowed India to be treated “equal to Pakistan”, asserting that it would have taken every possible step to safeguard India’s energy security and farmers.