India and Poland discuss strategic partnership, deliverables of 2024-2028 Action Plan

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, held a meeting with Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Wladyslaw T Bartoszewski, in New Delhi on Thursday, reviewing the bilateral strategic partnership and discussing key deliverables of the 2024-2028 Action Plan between both countries.

Pakistan: Mobile internet services in Balochistan remain suspended for sixth day

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:14 PM

Quetta, Feb 5 (IANS) Mobile internet services in Quetta and some other parts of Pakistan's Balochistan remained suspended for the sixth day even though the train services have been partially restored. The development comes as the tense security situation eased after counter-terrorism operations were conducted in response to attacks in Balochistan, local media reported on Thursday.

Pakistan: Political confrontation between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM and Governor escalating terrorism threat

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:09 PM

Islamabad, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province faces a deepening political confrontation between Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, increasing the escalating terrorism threat in the volatile region, a report has stated.

WPL 2026: Maybe it's a good thing that we got into the final the hard way, says Delhi Capitals' Kapp

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:05 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp said Delhi Capitals (DC) have endured a more inconsistent campaign in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, but believed the tougher route to the final could work in their favour.

Sivakarthikeyan offers prayers at Tiruchendur Murugan temple with family

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:00 PM

Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) Tamil star Sivakarthikeyan on Thursday offered prayers at the world famous Tiruchendur Murugan temple along with his entire family.

Consensual relationship turning acrimonious cannot be criminalised: SC

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings against a Chhattisgarh-based advocate accused of repeatedly raping a woman on the false promise of marriage, holding that the case arose out of a consensual relationship between two adults, which later turned acrimonious.

Harshita Gaur reveals Ali Fazal’s heartwarming gesture on her birthday

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:48 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Actress Harshita Gaur, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, has shared her experience of working on the film. The actress shared that she celebrated her birthday on the sets of the film, and her co-actor Ali Fazal called for a cook to make the occasion special, and prepare a meal for the entire production.

WPL 2026: I'm just trying to take it all in and enjoy it, says Lauren Bell on title clash

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:45 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Lauren Bell said she is relishing her time in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) and is eager to make an impact in the final against Delhi Capitals at the BCA Stadium at Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday.

'Pariksha Pe Charcha' returns with a wider reach and a familiar message

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unique annual interaction "Pariksha Pe Charcha" with students, parents, and teachers is set to be aired on Friday in an expanded format and renewed emphasis on mental well‑being and child‑centred learning in its ninth edition.

‘Chori unka Pushtaini Dhandha’: PM Modi accuses Congress of stealing Gandhi’s surname

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party during his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, accusing them of stealing the surname Gandhi from Gujarat while pursuing their own political interests.