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.

From local to global: Haryana Minister talks about Surajkund mela's expanding reach

IANS | January 31, 2026 8:02 PM

Faridabad, Jan 31 (IANS) The 39th edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela commenced today, January 31, in Faridabad, Haryana, attracting a wave of excitement and enthusiasm from across the globe. The mela, which will run until February 15, has been transformed into a grand celebration of crafts, arts, and cultural diversity, with Egypt as the partner nation this year.

Pakistani terror groups pose grave threat to South Asia's security: Report

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:55 PM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) Western societies, media, and governments remain largely short-sighted on "jihad terrorism", failing to understand or effectively confront its depth, motivations, and evolving tactics in Pakistan and beyond, a report said on Saturday. Taking advantage of the situation, Pakistan has been backing terror groups on its territory that indulge in territorial expansionism, ethnic cleansing, and wider regional Islamisation.

Pakistan's Sikhs face systematic persecution, targetted abductions: Report

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:28 PM

Islamabad, Jan 31 (IANS) While Pakistan's constitution guarantees equality and protection for religious minorities, the reality reflects "repeated betrayal". For Pakistani minorities, true reform goes beyond rhetoric, requiring independent investigations, prompt enforcement of court orders, accountability for biased officials, and protection against exploitation of blasphemy laws or mob violence, a report said on Saturday.