T20 WC: Statistical review from India vs USA clash

IANS | February 8, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign with a 29-run victory over the USA at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, but not without moments of genuine concern. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s majestic unbeaten 84 and a timely 3/29 from Mohammed Siraj, drafted in as a last-minute replacement, helped the defending champions avoid early embarrassment in their home tournament.

From security cooperation to bilateral payment linkages: India, Malaysia sign six key pacts

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:55 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday oversaw the signing of six major agreements between India and Malaysia, as both nations moved to further strengthen cultural, economic and strategic cooperation during bilateral engagements in Kuala Lumpur.

Revised inflation data, details on US trade deal key triggers for markets next week

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:50 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The coming week features several important domestic and global triggers for the stock markets, including inflation (with revised base year of 2024) and more details on the India-US trade deal.

T20 WC: Noor Ahmad misses as Afghanistan ask New Zealand to field

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:47 AM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the fourth match of the T20 World Cup here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Dalai Lama’s office rejects reports linking Tibetan spiritual leader to Jeffrey Epstein

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:38 AM

Dharamsala, Feb 8 (IANS) The office of the Dalai Lama on Sunday firmly denied media reports suggesting any association between the Tibetan spiritual leader and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Kunal Kapoor calls Rang De Basanti 'still worth the theatre seat' even after 20 years

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:31 AM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kapoor, who essayed the role of Aslam in the iconic movie "Rang De Basanti", called the film still worth the theatre seat even after 2 decades of release.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi headlines ICC U19 team of the tournament

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:29 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi headlines ICC U19 Team of the Tournament as three of the Indian players feature in the 12-player list. Sooryavanshi scored an impressive 175 off 80 balls in the final against England and was named Player of the Tournament. He is joined by fellow players Kanishk Chouhan and Henil Patel in the 12-member squad.

India’s sovereign AI model strategy delivering results: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:22 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) model strategy is delivering results, as he praised an advanced model released by homegrown startup Sarvam AI.

Not just business deal, but step to elevate strategic friendship: BJP leader on India-US trade agreement

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:15 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Calling it a major boost to bilateral ties, Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday said the India-US Interim Trade Agreement marks a new chapter in economic cooperation between the two nations.

Shared love for Tamil language connects India and Malaysia: PM Modi

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:03 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Tamil language connects India and Malaysia and expressed hope that the Audio Visual Agreement between the two nations will "bring our hearts closer".