Mamata reacts with caution, to contemplate future plan with party colleagues after disrupted poll body meeting

Jayanta Bhattacharya | February 2, 2026 10:39 PM

New Delhi, February 2 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may have brought her battle against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to the poll body's doorsteps in New Delhi, but may not have been able to achieve what she set out for on Day one of the current trip.

Rather than addressing Balochi woes, Pakistan continues to dominate, drawing on its resources

IANS | February 2, 2026 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but poorest province, is once again engulfed in deadly violence, with Balochi separatists mounting attacks against one of the most intense counter-operations in years, according to reports from Pakistan.

President Trump, PM Modi speak over phone ahead of EAM Jaishankar's US visit

IANS | February 2, 2026 10:05 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, a day before External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, begins a visit to the United States of America.

Area sown under rabi crop rises to 676.84 lakh hectares

IANS | February 2, 2026 10:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The total area sown under rabi crops in the ongoing winter season has increased by 15.88 lakh hectares to 676.84 lakh hectares as on January 30 this year, compared with the corresponding figure of 660.96 lakh hectares in the same period last year, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Monday showed.

Pakistan on warpath, not to write to ICC on India match boycott

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Pakistan government may have announced via social media that their team will not take field for the match against India in the Men's T20 World Cup later this month, the country's cricket board is not ready to convey this decision officially to the International Cricket Council (ICC), a news report claimed on Monday.

Budget puts Gujarat’s Jamnagar on global healthcare map

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:43 PM

Jamnagar (Gujarat), Feb 2 (IANS) The Central Government has announced the creation of regional medical hubs to promote Medical Value Tourism (MVT) and strengthen the AYUSH ecosystem. For this to be a reality, the government’s focus is on quality healthcare, research, employment generation and global outreach.

WPL 2026: 'This is just a new beginning' - How Rajeshwari Gayakwad silenced the doubters

Niharika Raina | February 2, 2026 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) On the eve of Gujarat Giants second appearance in a Women's Premier League (WPL) Eliminator at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, Rajeshwari Gayakwad exudes a quiet confidence that belies the tumultuous journey that brought her to this juncture.

Vadodara: Guinness World Record recognises mass recital at Mahant Swami Maharaj's 92nd birthday celebrations

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:32 PM

Vadodara, Feb 2 (IANS) A Guinness World Records certificate recognising the largest simultaneous Hindu text recital was presented to Mahant Swami Maharaj on Monday as the 92nd birth anniversary celebrations of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) spiritual head culminated in Gujarat's Vadodara, drawing nearly two lakh devotees from across the country.

Pakistani forces killed 10 civilians in Balochistan: Rights body

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:31 PM

Quetta, Feb 2 (IANS) At least 10 civilians were killed after Pakistani security forces opened fire on a passenger vehicle near Cadet College in Nushki district of Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Monday.

INS Vikrant to steal the show as 60 friendly navies gear up for fleet review at Vizag from Feb 18

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:24 PM

Visakhapatnam, Feb 2 (IANS) The star of Operation Sindoor’s naval leg, INS Vikrant, is all set to be the centre of attraction at the International Fleet Review (IFR) here from February 18 as navies of friendly nations eagerly wait to take a close look at India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, an official said on Monday.