Lily Allen speaks about her addiction with materialism

IANS | February 5, 2026 6:11 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 5 (IANS) Hollywood actress-singer Lily Allen has shared that she is addicted to "material things". The 40-year-old singer-actress is recovering after spending years dealing with drug and alcohol issues.

Pakistan: Child sexual abuse rampant in online and physical spaces

IANS | February 5, 2026 6:04 PM

Islamabad, Feb 5 (IANS) Child sexual abuse remains rampant in Pakistan, especially in online and physical spaces. Recently, the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency of Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) uncovered a major network involved in the sexual exploitation of children through blackmail, a report has revealed.

Cong PMs had no visions, analyse any Red Fort speech: PM Modi

IANS | February 5, 2026 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp critique of the Congress during his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, accusing past Congress-led governments of lacking vision, thought, and willpower as evidenced by their Independence Day speeches from the Red Fort.

Salman Ali Agha plays down missing India clash, backs squad ahead of T20 World Cup

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:59 PM

Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his team remained focused on controllables and was confident in its preparation for the T20 World Cup, despite the controversy on his side not getting permission to play the high-profile match against India and recent disappointments in global tournaments.

172 railway stations spruced up under Amrit Bharat scheme: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Work on the redevelopment of 172 railway stations has been completed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which aims to improve access to stations and circulating areas, integrate stations with both sides of the city and improve the building as well waiting halls and toilets to provide better amenities to passengers, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.

ICC T20 World Cup: When and Where to watch, know all details

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Cricket fans around the world are in for a thrilling month as the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), kicks off on February 7, with the final scheduled for March 8.

Balochistan attacks expose deep, unresolved political conflict with Pakistan: Report

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:29 PM

Quetta, Feb 5 (IANS) The recent attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan are not only acts of violence but expressions of a deep, unresolved political conflict that has simmered for decades between the province and the Pakistani state. Balochistan has remained Pakistan's most underdeveloped province in terms of human development despite having massive natural resources like natural gas, copper, gold, coal, fisheries, and a strategically important coastline, a report has highlighted.