B’desh: JeI attempt falls short of genuine inclusivity, says report

IANS | February 1, 2026 8:00 PM

Dhaka, Feb 1 (IANS) Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) has finalised Krishna Nandi, president of the party's Hindu committee in Dumuria Upazila, as its candidate for the Khulna-1 (Dakop–Batiaghata) constituency, apparently showcasing that people of all faiths are included in the party.

Budget 2026 proposes penalties to tighten crypto transaction reporting

IANS | February 1, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 on Sunday proposed a new penalty framework to strengthen reporting compliance in the crypto ecosystem, sending a clear signal that transparency and accountability will be the government’s top priorities in the digital asset space.

59th Fit India Sundays on Cycle unites the nation from Delhi to Guwahati

IANS | February 1, 2026 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) From bustling city roads to college campuses and community grounds, India once again took to the pedals on Sunday as the 59th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle rolled out across the country, turning an ordinary weekend morning into a celebration of fitness, sustainability, and collective spirit.