T20 WC: Two World Cups, 20 years apart – Italy skipper Wayne Madsen's whirlwind journey

Niharika Raina | February 5, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) When Wayne Madsen takes the field at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 9, he will inscribe his name in the history books for more than one reason. Apart from being the captain of Italy playing its first-ever cricket World Cup match against fellow European nation Scotland, Madsen will join a select list of athletes who have featured in World Cups in two different sports.

Allu Sirish, Nayanika Reddy sail into wedding celebrations with ‘magical’ Dubai yacht bash

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:28 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Actor Allu Sirish and his fiancee Nayanika Reddy have officially kicked off their wedding celebrations with an intimate pre-wedding yacht party in Dubai.

Actress Raveena Ravi seeks action against individuals harassing her

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:22 PM

Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) Well known actress and dubbing artiste Raveena Ravi, who has delivered several memorable performances in popular Tamil and Malayalam films such as 'Love Today' and 'Maamannan', has now penned a post to the authorities on Instagram seeking protection from individuals, who she claimed had been stalking and harassing her family, friends and her for three years.

Nana Patekar shot for ‘O’Romeo’ action set piece in 102 degrees fever

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Veteran actor Nana Patekar is a man of his word. The actor, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘O’Romeo’, shot for a sequence in the film while battling an intense fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

Farmers fully protected in India-US trade deal, Congress misleading nation: Shivraj Singh Chouhan (IANS interview)

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday asserted that the India–US trade agreement fully safeguards the interests of Indian growers, rejecting Opposition claims that the agriculture sector has been compromised. Describing the deal as a balanced outcome rooted in diplomacy, development and national dignity, Chouhan said tariff rationalisation would expand export opportunities for Indian produce while keeping domestic markets protected.

'DA - a legally enforceable right': SC asks West Bengal govt to pay employees arrears from 2008–19

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday held that West Bengal government employees are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA) as a legally enforceable right under the statutory pay rules and directed the state government to pay arrears for the period between 2008 and 2019.

Washington ready to elevate relationship with India even further: US Ambassador

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor on Thursday welcomed recent engagement between the leadership of two nations and expressed Washington's readiness to further elevate ties with New Delhi.

FIH Pro League: Rosan Kujur earns maiden call-up as Hockey India names squad for Rourkela Leg

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Hockey India on Saturday announced a 24-member Indian team for the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 for the Rourkela leg of the tournament, scheduled to take place from February 10 to 15 at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha.

Bangladesh: Days after 'misogynistic' remarks, Jamaat chief promises 'safeguarding' women’s rights

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:08 PM

Dhaka, Feb 5 (IANS) Amid mounting criticism over his controversial remarks on women, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman appeared to strike a conciliatory tone, asserting that safeguarding women’s security and dignity would be among his party’s foremost priorities if it comes to power, local media reported.

1st tranche of India-US trade deal in 4-5 days, formal pact by mid-March: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) India is set to roll out the first tranche of its Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States in matter of days which will see a reduction in tariffs on domestic exports to 18 per cent, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.