Pakistan's 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' paradox: Advocacy abroad, suppression at home 

Shujaat Ali Quadri | February 5, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi: Every year on February 5, Pakistan marks 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' with rallies, speeches, diplomatic outreach, and coordinated media campaigns across capitals and international forums. Official statements invoke the language of human rights, self-determination, and moral responsibility. Yet behind this carefully curated global advocacy lies a striking paradox: while Pakistan positions itself as the principal defender of Kashmiris’ rights abroad, it systematically suppresses political freedoms, dissent, and basic civil liberties within the territories under its own control.

Ahan Shetty shares how he sheds off his nervous energy before shooting a scene

Akshay Acharya | February 5, 2026 4:37 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ahan Shetty, who is receiving a lot of good response to his work in the recently released film ‘Border 2’, has shared how he sheds off the nervous energy before a scene.

Nasscom US CEO Forum charts tech-led economic partnership after historic trade deal

IANS | February 5, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Nasscom US CEO Forum held its first industry engagement after the trade deal announcement between India and America, and discussed a tech-led economic partnership, it was announced on Thursday.

Sensex, Nifty end lower weighed down by metal, IT stocks

IANS | February 5, 2026 4:05 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Indian equity markets ended lower on Thursday breaking a three-day winning streak, as investors waited on the sidelines for clarity on global macro developments and trends in foreign institutional flows.

Malaika Arora gets new hairdo: Naya saal, naya baal

IANS | February 5, 2026 3:57 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Actress Malaika Arora is redefining herself in the new year, and she isn’t afraid of flaunting it. The actress has chopped off her hair, and is quite happy with her look. On Thursday, she took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures featuring her new hairdo.

India’s single specialty hospital market likely to grow 22 pc annually through 2030

IANS | February 5, 2026 3:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) India's single-specialty health provider market will reach $12.3 billion by 2030, up from around $4.4 billion in 2025, growing at a 22 per cent compound annual growth rate at double the pace of the broader provider sector, a report said on Thursday.

BATC: Holders India women qualify for QF despite 2-3 loss to Thailand

IANS | February 5, 2026 3:40 PM

Qingdao (China), Feb 5 (IANS) Defending champions India suffered a 2-3 loss to Thailand in the second Group Y match of the Women’s Division of Badminton Asia Team Championships on Thursday.

Eight of 16 Indian sailors held in Iran released, in touch with authorities for release of remaining: MEA

IANS | February 5, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Eight of the 16 Indian sailors held in Iran have been released and will be able to travel back to India soon after completing the necessary formalities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

GST cuts on cancer drugs, higher tobacco tax boosting public health: AIIMS study

IANS | February 5, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption of lifesaving cancer drugs and higher taxation on tobacco products are the steps aimed at strengthening public health in the country, according to a new study led by oncologists from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Ensuring energy security of 1.4 billion Indians remains govt's supreme priority: MEA

IANS | February 5, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Reiterating that ensuring energy security remains a top national priority, India on Thursday said that the government's strategy to diversify energy sources is shaped by market conditions and evolving international dynamics.