'I have documents': Assam CM escalates attack after Gaurav Gogoi calls SIT evidence bogus

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:43 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) In response to the comments made by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on social media after his press conference, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a vigorous counteroffensive on Sunday. He again questioned Gogoi's international trips and sought clarification regarding what he described as "serious national security concerns".

T20 WC: From Vadodara to Toronto – Canada’s Ansh Patel cricketing journey comes full circle

Niharika Raina | February 8, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) On Monday, left-arm wrist-spinner Ansh Patel could walk out at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad – a city 110 kilometres away from Vadodara, where he spent a good 12 years of his life playing and honing his cricketing skills. But instead of India’s blue shirt, Ansh will be wearing Canada’s red jersey when they open their Group D campaign against a mighty South Africa.

Olympians, sportspersons rally behind PM Modi’s Fit India Mission at special Sundays on Cycle event in Guwahati

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:20 PM

Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a fitter India found strong resonance at a special edition of Sundays on Cycle held at the Sarusajai Stadium Complex here on Sunday, with leading Olympians and renowned sportspersons lending star power to the initiative. The event featured participation from two Olympians, a former world champion boxer, a prominent Indian women’s footballer, and a women’s Dronacharya boxing coach, all underscoring that physical and mental fitness remains irreplaceable.

Pakistan detains 180 Baloch people after deadly clashes

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:07 PM

Quetta, Feb 8 (IANS) Days after intense clashes between Baloch insurgents and Pakistani security forces, authorities in Islamabad have initiated a large-scale crackdown across Balochistan, detaining at least 180 individuals, according to local media reports on Sunday.

‘India-AI Impact Summit’ to focus on 7 Chakras for policy and real-world applications

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The upcoming ‘India-AI Impact Summit 2026’ is being organised through seven Chakras or Working Groups, structured around seven interconnected thematic areas, and each Chakra focuses on a core area of AI impact, and translates the Sutras into concrete areas of action across policy and real-world applications, an official statement said on Sunday.

T20 WC: Naib’s 63 powers Afghanistan to 182/6 against New Zealand

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:58 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Afghanistan produced a brisk and well-balanced batting effort to post 182/6 in their 20 overs against New Zealand in the fourth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, riding on a decisive middle-overs assault led by Gulbadin Naib. After facing early pressure, Afghanistan recovered smartly through calculated aggression and strong finishing to post a competitive total on a surface that rewarded shots but demanded intent.