PM Modi encourages Malaysian businesses to explore huge India opportunities

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:43 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with four leading industry leaders from Malaysia and appreciated the growing business-to-business (B2B) connections between the two countries and the strong interest of Malaysian companies in the Indian growth story, an official statement said on Sunday.

T20 WC: Mujeeb's tricks in powerplay always a challenge, says Santner

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:42 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his side’s composure and adaptability after the BlackCaps opened their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, chasing down a competitive 183 with 15 balls to spare.

RSS not remote controlling govt, says Mohan Bhagwat

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday dismissed theories about the organisation remotely controlling the government, reaffirming sevaks’ commitment to support the government whenever needed.

T20 WC: ‘Nice to start with a few runs under your belt,’ says Seifert after match-winning 65 against Afghanistan

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:27 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Tim Seifert’s calm yet aggressive knock set the tone as New Zealand opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a confident five-wicket win over Afghanistan on Sunday, chasing down 183 with 15 balls to spare, and the 31-year-old said that he felt good to have gotten a few runs under his belt at the start of the tournament amid ‘tough conditions’ at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Elizabeth Gogoi transmitted confidential report to Pakistani national: Assam CM

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:19 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday claimed that Elizabeth Gogoi, the wife of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, had transmitted a confidential report to the Pakistani individual Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, whose anti-India activities are under the lens, raising what he described as serious national security concerns.

UIDAI completes mandatory biometric updates for over 1 crore schoolchildren

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) In a significant achievement under its ongoing mission-mode drive, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has crossed the milestone of completing over one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for schoolchildren studying in 83,000 schools across the country, according to a statement issued by IT Ministry on Sunday.