T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour reaches Rinku Singh’s former school in Aligarh

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:05 PM

Aligarh, Feb 1 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour made an exciting stop at Delhi Public School, Aligarh, the former school of India batter Rinku Singh. The event, which drew an enthusiastic response from students and faculty, was attended by Rinku Singh’s parents, his close friend Waseem, the school principal, MD of Pavna Jain, representatives from DPS sister schools, and college cricket team students.

Kriti Sanon's special thanks to Manish Malhotra: 'Happiness on everyone’s faces says it all'

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Actress Kriti Sanon penned a gratitude note for ace Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra for dressing up her entire family during the Hindu wedding ceremony of her kid sister Nupur Sanon with singer Stebin Ben.

‘Clear vision for developed India’: CM Yogi congratulates FM Sitharaman over first budget from Kartyava Bhavan

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:55 PM

Lucknow, Feb 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as the one with a “clear roadmap for a new and developed India” and also congratulated the Finance Minister for presenting the first Budget, prepared at the recently built Kartyava Bhavan.

Union Budget 'bold' for combining growth with inclusion

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry leaders on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27 for its emphasis on skilling, innovation, Electronics Component and Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) and semiconductors, adding that it will make India a global electronics manufacturing hub.

Sasikumar-starrer 'My Lord' to hit screens on February 13

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:45 PM

Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) The makers of director Raju Murugan's eagerly awaited family entertainer 'My Lord', featuring actors Sasikumar and Chaithra J Achar in the lead, on Sunday announced that their film would hit screens worldwide on February 13 this year.

Budget 2026 to boost education and employment creation, says Dharmendra Pradhan

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as Viksit Bharat Budget and said that it will boost education and employment creation.

Union Budget 2026–27 offers long-term gains for Gujarat: CM Patel

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:38 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would accelerate India's reform agenda towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation, while delivering long-term benefits for Gujarat.

Mumbai Open WTA 125K: Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech knocks out Ankita Raina

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:28 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Ankita Raina crashed out in the Qualifiers of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Sunday. Peangtarn Plipuech, Matsuda Misaki, Zuzzana Pawlikowska, and Kristiana Sidorova registered notable wins to book their place in the main draw.

Well-balanced, forward-looking Budget: Chandrababu Naidu

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:22 PM

Amaravati, Feb 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has welcomed the Union Budget, terming it ‘well-balanced’ and ‘forward-looking’.

Parag Tyagi returns to TV work eight months after the loss of wife Shefali Jariwala

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Actor Parag Tyagi has returned to work after an eight-month hiatus following the demise of his actress-wife Shefali Jariwala.