New Delhi, Jan 26: India is considering easing foreign investment rules for sectors ranging from construction to animation to lure overseas capital needed to create jobs in an economy cratered by the pandemic, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Kalaburagi , Jan 26: A tractor rally organised by Raita Kisan Morcha Vedike supporting the relentless agitation by farmers at the New Delhi border, began in Karnataka's Kalaburagi on Tuesday.

New Delhi, Jan 26: The tableau of Karnataka at the Republic Day parade this year represented the legacy of the Vijayanagara district.

New Delhi, Jan 26: Protesting farmers clashed with police at several places in the national capital and entered the iconic Red Fort and ITO in the heart of national capital, with hundreds of them deviating from pre-decided routes, prompting security personnel to resort to lathicharge and tear gas. A man climbed a flagstaff and hoisted a flag.

New Delhi, Jan 26: Violence broke out in Delhi's ITO area after farmers and police clashed. Injuries were reported as police lathicharged farmers as some tractors taking part in the rally tried to deviate from the scheduled route and enter Delhi, on Tuesday.

Bengaluru, Jan 26: Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala on Tuesday said that the state has become a model in the country in terms of controlling Covid-19 virus.

New Delhi, Jan 26: With coronavirus playing a dampener this year, it wasn't a usual Republic Day morning for children as they weren't allowed entry at the celebrations at Rajpath.

Dhaka, Jan 26: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Richard Illingworth as a match official for the upcoming Test series between Bangladesh and West Indies. In June 2020, ICC had temporarily removed neutral umpires owing to the logistical challenges with international travel. Illingworth will become the first neutral umpire in a Test since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

New Delhi, Jan 26: For the first time, a marching contingent and band of Bangladesh tri-services participated in the Republic Day Parade to commemorate 50 years of its historic liberation.

Washington, Jan 26: Researchers during a recent study have found that taking a regular nap during afternoon time can be linked to better mental agility in people.