Saints and seers slam Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat', seek ban, apology from filmmakers

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:45 PM

Ayodhya, Feb 6 (IANS) Prominent religious saints and seers across the country have expressed strong resentment over Netflix's film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'. Several leading religious figures have sharply criticised the film, calling it harmful to society, adding that such a film title and content promoted hatred and could damage social harmony.

India's forex reserves surge by $14.36 billion to reach all-time high of $723.77 billion

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:39 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Despite global uncertainties, India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $14.361 billion in the week ended January 30, reaching an all-time high of $723.774 billion, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

Indian diaspora in Malaysia gears up to welcome PM Modi

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing in Malaysia to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as excitement builds among the Indian diaspora ahead of his two-day official visit from February 7 to 8. Prime Minister Modi's visit, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is expected to further strengthen India–Malaysia ties across trade, finance, security and cultural cooperation.

17,990 Jan Aushadhi Kendras opened across India till December 31: Govt

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) A total of 17,990 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened across the country till December 31, Union Health Minister JP Nadda informed the Parliament on Friday.

PM Modi very charismatic and phenomenal leader: Polish Secretary of State

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Visiting Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Wladyslaw Bartoszewski has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, calling him "very charismatic" and "phenomenal leader" with India being lucky to have PM Modi as its leader.

South Gujarat export sectors to gain from India-EU free trade agreement

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:27 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 6 (IANS) The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded between India and the European Union is expected to significantly expand export opportunities for Gujarat, particularly its southern region, by providing wide-ranging duty-free and preferential access to one of the world’s largest import markets.

‘You can’t stop the sun from rising’: Cricket fraternity lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic knock in U19 WC final

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The cricketing world witnessed a moment for the ages on Friday as 14-year-old Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a historic performance in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 final against England, scripting history with the highest individual score ever recorded in a tournament final.

US delegation seeks collaboration with India across aerospace, tech

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:22 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The World Trade Center Mumbai on Friday announced that it hosted a high‑level business delegation in the US, where senior officials sought collaboration with India in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, telecom technology, green energy, and infrastructure development.

T20 WC: Ian Bishop backs India to handle pressure of quest for retaining trophy at home

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India's quest to defend their Men’s T20 World Cup title in the upcoming mega event starting on Saturday will not be undermined by pressure, said former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop. Defending champions India head into the upcoming showpiece event as the top-ranked T20I side and a dominant 4-1 series victory over New Zealand.

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Jabalpur’s student Ayush Tiwari greets PM Modi ‘Har Har Narmade’

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:12 PM

Jabalpur/New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Ayush Tiwari, a student from Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the annual programme ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ in New Delhi on Friday.