Rights body raises alarm over deteriorating law and order situation in B'desh under Yunus-led interim govt

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:18 AM

Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) With Bangladesh heading for elections next week, the Muhammad Yunus led interim government which came to power in 2024 following the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, failed to maintain law and order and deliver on promised human rights reforms, a leading US-based rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its 2026 World Report.

RBI raises growth forecast for Q1 and Q2 of 2026-27

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:06 AM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India has raised its real GDP growth projections for Q1 and Q2 of 2026-27 to 6.9 per cent and 7.0 per cent, respectively, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday.

Abishan Jeevinth: I've given 'With Love' every bit of truth I have!

IANS | February 6, 2026 10:59 AM

Chennai, Feb 6 (IANS) Tourist Family director Abishan Jeevinth, who makes his debut as an actor in Tamil cinema with director Madhan's romantic comedy film 'With Love', has now penned a note of gratitude in which he has told audiences that he has given this film, every bit of truth he had.