New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to expand 6.4 per cent in fiscal 2026‑27 -- the fastest among G20 economies -- driven by strong domestic consumption and policy measures, a new report has said.
Islamabad, Feb 9 (IANS) Pakistan under Asim Munir has become an even more precarious security state, appeasing world powers, clashing with neighbours, and overseeing turbulence domestically, a report has detailed while highlighting that the roots of ongoing crisis in the country lie in the security and foreign policies implemented by its military leadership.
Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Scotland all-rounder Michael Leask concluded a memorable day at Eden Gardens by being named Player of the Match in his team's 73-run victory over debutants Italy during Monday’s Group C match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. After the game, he acknowledged that he expects some teasing from his teammates for bowling to right-handed batters, but taking out three of their right-handers was likely the most crucial achievement.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The fireworks inside Lok Sabha reverberated outside the Parliament complex on Monday, as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi stepped up offensive on the Union government, claiming that it was scared of debate and was resorting to "ill-founded and untenable" claims of conspiracy to harm Prime Minister Narendra Modi inside the House.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann said his side’s batting display in their three-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the first game of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup was ‘a bit of an outlier’ and vowed the team would iron out mistakes in the coming matches, starting from the one against Namibia to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
Mumbai/Jaipur, Feb 9 (IANS) Leading players from India’s gems and jewellery industry welcomed the India-US tariff agreement, calling it a historic step that would open up a large, high-value American market for Indian exporters and significantly boost bilateral trade.
Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Italy vice-captain Harry Manenti opined that their captain, Wayne Madsen, who was sidelined for most of the game due to an on-field injury, deserved the opportunity to demonstrate his skills on the international stage after the team lost by 73 runs to Scotland in their Group C match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Monday.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The government on Monday said India has improved its global ‘Network Readiness Index 2025’ (NRI 2025) position by four slots and is now placed at 45th rank, leading in several indicators.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Manu Bhaker narrowly missed out on a gold as she went down to Vietnam’s Thuy Trang Nguyen in an exciting final of 25m Women’s Pistol that was decided at the end of two shoot-offs in the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship, which is being held here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Superstar director Rohit Shetty has issued a clarification with regards to his upcoming film ‘Golmaal 5’. The director has said through his team that the film is not based on or inspired by the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer ‘Do Aur Do Paanch’.
