Gujarat State Transport to operate 195 extra buses, 7,800 trips for Bhavnath Mahashivratri Fair

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:48 PM

Gandhinagar/Junagadh, Feb 10 (IANS) With lakhs of pilgrims expected to converge in Gujarat's Junagadh for the Bhavnath Mahashivratri fair starting on Wednesday, the State Transport (ST) Corporation has drawn up an expanded transport plan, scheduling more than 7,800 bus trips over the five-day event to cater to the anticipated surge in travel demand, officials said on Tuesday.

T20 WC: Not having enough runs on board is always going to put you on back foot, says Williams

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Namibia head coach Craig Williams admitted their side fell short with the bat in a seven-wicket defeat to the Netherlands in their Men’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, adding that the lack of runs on board is always going to put anyone on the backfoot.

NSE, Department of Posts to expand mutual fund products across India

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts to enable distribution of mutual fund products through India Post’s extensive postal network, it was announced on Tuesday.

T20 WC: We could have added a bit more to the total, says UAE skipper Waseem

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:38 PM

Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Skipper Muhammad Waseem felt the United Arab Emirates (UAE) fell slightly short despite a solid batting effort, admitting that the middle overs proved decisive after the hosts posted 173.

Left grapples with alliance issues in West Bengal as it stands marginalised before Assembly elections

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Once considered invincible in West Bengal, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and its Left allies have lately been rendered inconsequential in state politics, leaving them at crossroads once again as the state prepares for another Assembly election.

Pakistan: Polio teams targetted by parents in Lahore

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:34 PM

Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Two polio teams were attacked in different areas of Pakistan's Lahore as parents did not allow them to administer polio drops to their children, local media reported on Tuesday.

Mukhyamantri Nidan Yojana lab employees protest in Himachal's Una over salary delay

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:27 PM

Una (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 10 (IANS) Employees working under the Mukhyamantri Nidan Yojana at a privately operated laboratory in Himachal Pradesh's Una district held a three-hour strike on Tuesday, alleging non-payment of salaries for the past two months, government officials said.

T20 WC: Short of length and hitting straight – how de Leede mastered changing conditions

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) When Bas de Leede entered the Netherlands bowling attack, Namibia were cruising at 94/2 in 12 overs on a sticky pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton was at 38 off 33 balls, while captain Gerhard Erasmus looked dangerous in hammering 18 off eight balls – 16 of which came in the previous over off Timm van der Gugten.

T20 WC: Pakistan were bound to make a U-turn because not playing would have caused huge losses: Madan Lal

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Former India cricketer Madan Lal has criticised Pakistan’s handling of the India-Pakistan fixture controversy at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, stating that the country’s eventual decision to play the match was unavoidable due to financial and administrative pressures.

Music producer Rao Inderjeet Singh Yadav extends Rs 1.11 crore financial help to Rajpal Yadav

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Music producer Rao Inderjeet Singh Yadav, has offered financial help to actor Rajpal Yadav in light of his struggles.