US role overstated in India-Pakistan crisis: Senator Warner

Lalit K Jha | January 28, 2026 7:24 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Claims that the Trump Administration single-handedly defused recent India-Pakistan hostilities have been overstated and risk distorting the reality of how the crisis was resolved, a powerful American Senator has said, and warning that such exaggerated narratives are feeding tensions at a sensitive moment in regional diplomacy.

PM Modi to share thoughts on nation first at NCC rally today

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:35 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual National Cadet Corps (NCC) PM Rally on Wednesday at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi, sharing his thoughts on nation first and character development.

Mary Milben backs PM Modi, urges Trump to pivot

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:31 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) In a forceful message on global leadership and diplomacy, singer and actress Mary Millben lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of US-India tensions and urged Washington to “pivot” its approach, saying dignity and strategic restraint had elevated PM Modi’s standing on the world stage.

Texas Governor Abbott orders freeze on H-1B visas

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by all Texas state agencies and public universities, directing a statewide review of what his office described as possible abuse of the federal visa program.

U19 World Cup: India, Pakistan set for key clash after big wins, remain on course for semis spots (Ld)

IANS | January 28, 2026 12:01 AM

Bulawayo, Jan 27 (IANS) India moved to the top of the Group 2 points table with a convincing win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup. Meanwhile, Pakistan also took a step towards the semifinals with a solid win over New Zealand. The Group 2 standings after the recent fixtures have set up an enticing contest between India and Pakistan on Sunday.

WPL 2026: Sophie Devine's magical final over helps Gujarat pip Delhi by three runs

IANS | January 27, 2026 11:49 PM

Vadodara, Jan 27 (IANS) Sophie Devine held her nerve in a dramatic final over to defend nine runs, sealing a thrilling three-run win for Gujarat Giants over Delhi Capitals and completing a season double against them in the 17th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.