Gujarat: Grey Hypocolius attract global birdwatchers to Chhari-Dhandh

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:47 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 10 (IANS) The seasonal presence of the rare Grey Hypocolius has turned the Chhari-Dhandh Conservation Reserve in Gujarat’s Kutch district into a key international destination for birdwatchers, with a growing number of foreign tourists and ornithologists visiting the wetland each winter.

India and UK sign agreement on social security for employees on short-term overseas assignments

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi/London, Feb 10 (IANS) India and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed an agreement on social security relating to Social Security Contributions in New Delhi on Tuesday. The agreement seeks to avoid double social security contributions for employees of both countries on temporary assignments in each other’s territories for periods of up to 36 months.

Ravi Babu-starrer 'Razor' shooting wrapped up

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:29 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) The makers of actor-director Ravi Babu's upcoming grim, action drama 'Razor' on Tuesday announced that the unit had wrapped up the film's shooting.

Lok Sabha decorum breached, Congress created Shaheen Bagh-like scene: BJP

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Sudhanshu Trivedi on Tuesday strongly criticised the Congress for what he termed a “condemnable attempt” to disrupt parliamentary decorum, alleging that the Opposition tried to recreate a “Shaheen Bagh-like situation” inside the Lok Sabha.

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals appoint Ian Bell as assistant coach

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Delhi Capitals have strengthened their support staff ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign by appointing former England international Ian Bell as their new assistant coach. The franchise announced the appointment via their official social media channels on Tuesday.

Amid raging memoirs row, ex-Army Chief Naravane shares 'status' of his book

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Former Army Chief General (Retd) M.M. Naravane broke his silence over the raging controversy, pertaining to his unpublished memoirs on the Galwan stand-off in 2020 between India and China, even as the no-holds barred confrontation between the government and Opposition intensified to a new level on Tuesday.