Understanding Pakistan's illusion of strength (IANS analysis)

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:37 PM

Islamabad: Pakistan is a state whose economy is fragile and dependent on International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds. It survives on repeated bailouts, emergency loans, and financial lifelines from friendly nations. Saudi Arabia has stepped in more than once to keep Islamabad afloat. China has long been presented as Pakistan’s “all-weather friend” and economic backbone, though many now describe that relationship less as partnership and more as a debt trap. Yet in spite of all this dependency, Pakistan wants the world to believe a different story.

Rahul Vaidya reveals Ajit Pawar’s favourite song picks

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:21 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Singer Rahul Vaidya paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar by revealing the politician's favourite song picks.

West Ham United sign Fulham's Winger Adama Traore

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:18 PM

London, Jan 28 (IANS) West Ham United have completed the signing of winger Adama Traore from Fulham as the club continues to strengthen its squad during the January transfer window in a bid to move away from the Premier League 2026 relegation zone.

4th T20I: It’s amazing, everyone in the team is in good space, says Shivam Dube

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:14 PM

Visakhapatnam, Jan 28 (IANS) India seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube said the team is enjoying its cricket and preparing well for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that everyone in the team is in good space.

India–EU FTA a big win for exporters, manufacturing and investment: Industry leaders

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement is expected to significantly strengthen the competitiveness of Indian exporters in European markets, helping them take on rivals such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, industry leaders said on Wednesday.

India U17 men's team to play two friendly matches against Tajikistan in Margao

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India U17 men's team will play two friendly matches against Tajikistan in Margao, Goa, on January 29 and February 1. Blue Colts head coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a 25-member squad for the two matches.

Canada: Gang conflict suspected in fatal shooting of Indian-origin man

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:54 PM

Ottawa, Jan 28 (IANS) Police in Canada’s Burnaby have said that the recent fatal shooting of an Indian-origin man could be linked to the ongoing gang conflict in the British Columbia (BC) province.

Arpita Khan Sharma welcomes a ‘new member’ to the Khan family 

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:47 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's sister Arpita Khan Sharma has welcomed a new member into her family as she wished her nephew Ayaan Agnihotri’s girlfriend on her birthday.

4th T20I: Arshdeep comes in as India elect to bowl first against New Zealand

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:47 PM

Visakhapatnam, Jan 28 (IANS) Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been drafted into the playing eleven as India won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the fourth T20I at the ACA-VDCA Stadium on Wednesday.

Indian cricket team visits Simhachalam Temple ahead of 4th T20I vs NZ

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:41 PM

Visakhapatnam, Jan 28 (IANS) Indian cricket team players visited the historic Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Simhachalam ahead of the fourth match of the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, which will be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.