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.

Budget 2026-27 aims to sustain India's growth momentum

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 emphasises policy continuity, fiscal prudence, and investment-led growth.

2 lakh Anganwadis upgraded for better nutrition, early childhood care in 2025: Govt

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) A total of 2 lakh Anganwadi Centres across the country have been approved for upgradation as Saksham Anganwadis with improved nutrition and early childhood care and education till December last year, Annpurna Devi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, told the Parliament on Friday.

Dilution of age of consent from 18 in sexual matters may undermine child safety: Govt

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The POCSO Act, 2012, defines a child as any person below the age of 18 years and dilution of the age of consent or introduction of exceptions in matters involving sexual activity may undermine child safety, the Union government told in Lok Sabha on Friday.

India and Argentina discuss defence ties, arrival of IASV Triveni in Buenos Aires

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:01 PM

Buenos Aires, Feb 6 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Argentina, Ajaneesh Kumar held a meeting with Argentina's Minister of Defence Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto Presti on Friday with the both sides discussing enhancement of defence ties while agreeing to explore new opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties.

'He is ready for big stage': BCA president Harsh Vardhan lauds Vaibhav’s marathon knock in U19 WC final

IANS | February 6, 2026 4:59 PM

Patna, Feb 6 (IANS) Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Harsh Vardhan hailed Vaibhav Suryavanshi's historic innings in the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup final against England as a moment of immense pride for Indian cricket and for the state.

'To perform like that with fever shows incredible character': RCB head coach lauds Smriti's fighting spirit

IANS | February 6, 2026 4:52 PM

Vadodara, Feb 6 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Malolan Rangarajan has revealed that captain Smriti Mandhana was unwell before the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 Final against the Delhi Capitals at BKC stadium (Kotambi) on Thursday.

India-Poland relations on 'upward trajectory' after PM Modi's 2024 Warsaw visit: Polish Secretary

IANS | February 6, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Highlighting the Strategic Partnership agreement signed between Poland and India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Warsaw in 2024, Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Wladyslaw Bartoszewski has said that the ties between both countries continue to be on an "upward trajectory".

Copper up 40 pc globally in FY26; H1 FY27 forecast at $11,000–$12,000 per tonne

IANS | February 6, 2026 4:41 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Global copper prices have surged nearly 40 per cent this fiscal (FY26), reaching around $13,000 per tonne by January 2026, driven by persistent mine-side supply disruptions, declining ore grades and inventory dislocations across exchanges, a report said on Friday.