India positions itself as connector between Europe and West Asia

IANS | January 31, 2026 9:15 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expected visit to Israel in February should be seen less as a ceremonial bilateral engagement and more as a strategic signal. It reflects India’s intent to extend the momentum of its European engagement into West Asia, connecting security, trade, and technology across regions rather than treating them as separate domains, a report said on Saturday.

Six arrested over 51 million Yen robbery in Hong Kong

IANS | January 31, 2026 9:14 PM

Hong Kong, Jan 31 (IANS) Six people had been arrested for robbing 51 million Yen (about 330,000 US dollars) of cash at Hong Kong's Sheung Wan on Friday, the Hong Kong Police Force said on Saturday.

5th T20I: Kishan's 42-ball hundred, Suryakumar’s 63 carries India to mammoth 271/5

IANS | January 31, 2026 9:14 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (IANS) Ishan Kishan smashed a breath-taking 42-ball century while captain Suryakumar Yadav struck a fine 63 as India piled up a commanding 271/5 against New Zealand in the fifth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday.

Trashy ruminations by convicted criminal: MEA on PM's mention in Epstein email

IANS | January 31, 2026 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) India on Friday slammed any reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an email message from the "so-called" Epstein files as "trashy ruminations" by a "convicted criminal", which deserve to be dismissed with the utmost contempt.

Karisma Kapoor recalls how Salman Khan would arrange for a lavish buffet outside his van for all while shooting

IANS | January 31, 2026 9:12 PM

Mumbai Jan 31 (IANS) MasterChef India recently served a delicious dose of nostalgia as Karisma Kapoor who was the guest on the show, went onto reveal how Salman Khan would organise for a lavish spread of delicacies outside his van during their shooting days.

Farmers’ income to double through modern technology and integrated farming systems: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

IANS | January 31, 2026 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said that farmers’ income in Chhattisgarh can increase significantly with the use of modern agricultural technology and integrated farming systems.

Main draw unveiled for 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

IANS | January 31, 2026 8:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) The stage is set for the fifth edition of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series as the main draw ceremony was held in Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Saturday, officially confirming first-round match-ups for the tournament, which will be played from February 2 to 8.

Deep civilisational bonds, enduring brotherly ties link India with Arab world: PM Modi

IANS | January 31, 2026 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received a delegation of Foreign Ministers of Arab countries, Secretary General of the League of Arab States and Heads of Arab delegations, who are in India for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Tilak Varma likely to play India A’s warm-up game against USA ahead of T20 WC

IANS | January 31, 2026 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Left-handed batter Tilak Varma is likely to feature in India A’s warm-up game against the United States of America (USA) ahead of joining the Indian team for the Men’s T20 World Cup starting on February 7.

India begin SAFF U19 Women’s C’ship with a win against Nepal

IANS | January 31, 2026 8:14 PM

Pokhara (Nepal), Jan 31 (IANS) India began their SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 campaign with a 1-0 win against hosts Nepal at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara, on Saturday.