From preparing for fatherhood to tough scenes, Nakuul Mehta calls Shriya Saran his ‘mentor’ in all sense

Rasika Deshpande | January 30, 2026 10:47 AM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Television actor Nakuul Mehta, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, recently spoke about how his Space Gen co-star and actress Shriya Saran played the role of a mentor not just on set but also in his personal life too. The actor recalled moments that deepened his respect for her, both as a senior artiste and as a person.

CPI to increase marginally by 20-30 bps with new base year: Report

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANS) The Consumer Price Index (CPI), with the new base year 2024, will increase marginally by 20-30 bps and in the months when food inflation is higher, the new CPI will be low by 20-30 bps, according to an SBI Research report.

Pakistan skipper Salman Agha confirms he will bat No. 3 in T20 WC

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) As Pakistan provided hints to a new-look top six during the first T20I against Australia, captain Salman Ali Agha has confirmed he will bat at No. 3 for the side during the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Ellie Goulding didn't intend on making 'divorce album'

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:32 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 30 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding has shared that she never expected to release a "divorce album".

Deepti Naval pens b’day note for ‘dear friend’ Anup Soni: Wish you joy and creativity

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:30 AM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Veteran actress Deepti Naval extended warm birthday wishes to actor-host Anup Soni, describing him as a dear friend and wishing him joy, peace, prosperity and boundless creativity.

BNM Chairperson write to global community over ‘unlawful’ arrest of human rights lawyers in Pakistan

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:25 AM

Quetta, Jan 30 (IANS) Baloch National Movement (BNM) Chairman Naseem Baloch has written an open letter to the global community over the recent “unlawful” arrest of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatta, describing it as an attack on truth, the legal profession, and all those who dare to speak against state crimes in Pakistan.

IOA chief PT Usha’s husband V Srinivasan dies at 64; PM Modi expresses condolences (Ld)

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:23 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) V Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympic Association president and Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha, passed away on Friday at the age on 64. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the athlete and expressed his condolences on the passing away of her husband.

'Some people had started dirty politics', says Giriraj Singh after SC stays new UGC equity regulations

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:20 AM

Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the operation of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, and said that certain political groups were indulging in 'dirty politics' over the issue.

US panel to hold hearing on India, China power balance

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:17 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) A US congressional advisory panel will hold a public hearing next month to examine India’s ties with China and the United States and how those relationships shape the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, according to a Federal Register notice.

Budget 2026: Investors to focus on debt metrics, deficit outcome, borrowings

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:14 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) As India gears up to table the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on February 1, investors are likely to be focused on the debt metrics, deficit outcome and scheduled borrowings for the next year Budget to align with strategic objectives, a report showed on Friday.