PM Modi hails record-breaking dance performance, spirit of Indian community in Malaysia

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:02 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the "grand celebration of Indian culture" in Malaysia, especially the record-breaking dance performance during the 'Selamat Datang Modiji' event which was attended by over 12,000 members of the Indian diaspora, friends of India from across the country and also Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim.

T20 World Cup: Bumrah out with illness as USA elect to field first in opener

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) The United States captain Monank Patel won the toss and elected to field first against India in Match 3 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Adani University hosts IETE West Zone Seminar, ISF Congress 2026 on aerospace electronics

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:57 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 7 (IANS) Adani University emerged as a key academic hub for the IETE West Zone Seminar and IETE Students Forum (ISF) Congress 2026, organised on the theme ‘Trends and Innovation in Aerospace Electronics,’ it was announced on Saturday.

Asian Rifle/Pistol C’ships: Elavenil wins gold, Shambhavi breaks junior record for top-of-the-podium finish

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Olympian Elavenil Valarivan narrowly defeated Japan’s Misaki Nobata to win gold in the 10m Air Rifle women’s event. Meanwhile, Shambhavi Kshirsagar set a new record at the Asian Junior Finals and took gold in the junior category at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 20206, held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.

Tourist enthusiasm to visit J&K not diminished after Pahalgam attack: HM Amit Shah

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:36 PM

Jammu, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed on Saturday that the enthusiasm among the tourists across India has not diminished despite the volatile situation arising in Kashmir out of last year’s Pahalgam attack.

IPL to offset global revenue dip as RCB bid soars to $1.75 billion: Lalit Modi

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Lalit Modi, the former chief of the Indian Premier League, has confirmed to IANS that the bid for Royal Challengers Bengaluru has already reached USD 1.75 billion, with interest reportedly coming from Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer.

Gujarat CM lays foundation stone for Rs 950 crore Shakti Corridor project at Ambaji

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:28 PM

Banaskantha, Feb 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Saturday, laid the foundation stone for development works worth Rs 950 crore under the first phase of the Shakti Corridor at Adyashakti Dham Ambaji, a key project aimed at strengthening pilgrim infrastructure and connectivity at the revered Shakti Peeth.

Bharat will become Vishwaguru not by domination but by leading from within: Mohan Bhagwat

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that Bharat will become a superpower, but it must rise as Vishwaguru as well.

'We love to see anyone representing the country': Rashid breaks silence on Afghan women cricketers living in exile

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:10 PM

Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan has stood out in support of the Afghan Women cricketers who are currently living in exile after fleeing their country due to the Taliban regime.

Transnational campaign led by Bangladeshi online activists triggered violence in Dhaka: Report

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:04 PM

Dhaka, Feb 7 (IANS) A transnational campaign led by two Bangladeshi online activists based in the United States and France sparked violent attacks on major media houses and cultural institutions in Bangladesh recently, exposing the dangers of online incitement across borders.