Vaishno Devi Shrine Board approves wide-ranging measures for pilgrim services, local development

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:54 PM

Jammu, Feb 8 (IANS) The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday took a series of far-reaching decisions aimed at transforming the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and its surrounding region into one of India’s most vibrant and globally recognised spiritual destinations, while simultaneously boosting local employment, infrastructure and community welfare.

Kaley Cuoco lauds fiance for encouraging her to take ‘Vanished’ role

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:48 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 8 (IANS) Hollywood actress Kaley Cuoco has a solid support system. The actress has shared that her fiance always has her back.

Operation Herof-2 over, says Baloch Liberation Army after all-round offensive 

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Balochistan, a region marked by bloodshed, systemic oppression and enforced appearances, had erupted in protest against Pakistani forces' supression, prompting the Baloch fighters to launch counter-strikes on Pakistani security personnel across multiple cities and provinces.

T20 WC: 'The sea is rough, just sail through' – how Jatinder overcame injury to become Oman’s captain

Niharika Raina | February 8, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Jatinder Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on January 23 as the captain of Oman’s squad, hungry to rewrite their narrative in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With Oman set to open their Group B campaign against Zimbabwe in Colombo, Jatinder was in a reflective mood on his cricketing journey that could have ended prematurely due to a career-threatening sciatic nerve issue in his back.

RSS 100 years celebration: Karan Johar is impressed with the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s sense of humour

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar has lauded the sense of humour of the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

T20 WC: England survive Nepal scare, seal 4-run win in campaign opener

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:14 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) In a nail-biting contest that went down to the final ball, two-time World Champions England held their nerve to edge past Nepal by four runs, restricting them to 180/6 in 20 overs in their opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

'Irresponsible, baseless': Afghanistan rejects Pakistan's allegations about Islamabad mosque attack

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:11 PM

Kabul, Feb 8 (IANS) Afghanistan's Ministry of National Defence has rejected Pakistan's allegations regarding the attack at a mosque in Islamabad, terming them "irresponsible and baseless" and urging Pakistani officials to take responsibility for their internal security shortcomings, local media reported.

NGT issues notices to Centre, states over rising forest fires

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Centre, state governments, and several statutory authorities on a plea seeking comprehensive directions to address the rising incidents of forest fires across the country.

India–US trade deal comes as boon for MSME sector: CAIT

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said on Sunday that the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector of India sees greater opportunities of business in the American market with the finalisation of the first tranche of the India-US trade deal.

T20 WC: Ireland win toss, elect to bowl first as Sri Lanka begin Group B campaign at home

IANS | February 8, 2026 6:59 PM

Colombo, Feb 8 (IANS) Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl first against co-hosts Sri Lanka in a Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.