Bangladesh sports adviser Asif Nazrul hails Pakistan PM Sharif for support over T20 WC stance

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Amid ongoing drama for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Bangladesh Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who stated that Pakistan's decision to boycott their match against India was a show of solidarity with Bangladesh in the wake of the country's removal from the tournament.

RBI likely to maintain status quo in upcoming policy rate decision

IANS | February 5, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain status quo in the upcoming policy decision on Friday, as despite policy rate easing, government bond yields have exhibited persistent hardening in recent periods, among other reasons.

Climate change, industrial pollution worsening healthcare crisis in Bangladesh

IANS | February 5, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Climate change and industrial pollution are worsening the healthcare crisis in Bangladesh, according to a media report.

Ravi Mohan-starrer 'Karathey Babu' shooting wrapped!

IANS | February 5, 2026 1:41 PM

Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) The makers of director Ganesh K Babu's political thriller ‘Karathey Babu’, featuring actor Ravi Mohan in the lead, on Thursday announced that the unit had wrapped up the film's shooting.

Pakistan facing ‘water bankruptcy’: Report

IANS | February 5, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan is facing water bankruptcy with the groundwater table declining sharply every year, as states such as Punjab and Sindh remain locked in a dispute of sharing of water, according to an article in the Karachi-based The News International.

India and Pakistan economies reflect contrasting pictures of growth, poverty

IANS | February 5, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s economy has been in a state of crisis for many years while India, a frequent point of comparison in Pakistani discourse, in sharp contrast, has surged far ahead to become the fastest growing major economy in the world, according to a new report.

Taiwan to deepen US ties on AI, critical minerals to counter Beijing: Report

IANS | February 5, 2026 1:13 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Taiwanese government's move to deepen collaboration with the US in artificial intelligence (AI) and critical minerals aims to counter risks from growing competition with Beijing, a new report has said.

India women rally behind the men’s team ahead of T20 World Cup

IANS | February 5, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) As the Indian men’s cricket team gears up for the T20 World Cup 2026, the support from their female counterparts is pouring in. Members of the Indian women’s team, who made history by clinching the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025, have sent heartfelt messages to the men’s team, wishing them all the best as they look to defend their title in the upcoming tournament.

AP Dhillon, Anubhav Singh Bassi bring the house down with Punjabi swag on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’

IANS | February 5, 2026 1:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) The upcoming episode of the streaming sketch comedy show ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ is set to host Punjabi star AP Dhillon and comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi.

Thaman calls Ilaiyaraaja a human who never gave up!

IANS | February 5, 2026 12:59 PM

Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) One of south India's top music directors S S Thaman has expressed admiration at India's greatest music director Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja setting up a new recording studio at the age of 77 and has praised the ace music director, calling him "a living musical legend" and "a human who never gave up!".