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Allahabad High Court terms U.P. polices FIRs borrowed from movies scripts, gives relief to the accused

Expressing serious concern over the manner in which an FIR was drafted by the Bahraich police, the Division Bench pointed out a significant inconsistency in the timeline recorded in the same

20 Feb 2026 11:46 pm
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T20 World Cup | Ibrahim Zadrans love affair with Chepauk continues

He was the Player-of-the-Match when Afghanistan stunned Pakistan in the 2023 ODI WC; he also claimed the honour in the win against Canada

20 Feb 2026 11:30 pm
Central library at Amaravati will reflect APs history and culture, says HRD Minister Nara Lokesh

HRD Minister discusses use of AI tutors in government schools, development works at schools, evaluation of Class X examination answer scripts

20 Feb 2026 11:19 pm
Babar will bat at No. 4 going ahead: Hesson

Mike Hesson insisted that Babar will bat at No. 4 going ahead, despite coming under scrutiny

20 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
Safeguarding environment is a shared responsibility, says APPCB chief

Krishnaiah calls for a transition of A.P. from a linear economy to a more sustainable circular economy

20 Feb 2026 11:13 pm
PM stressed a progressive and inclusive Bangladesh in letter to new PM: MEA

The Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said, The letter underlined Indias commitment to supporting a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.

20 Feb 2026 10:54 pm
Chess is more than just a game to me; its my world, its the core of my life: Alexandra Kosteniuk

The 41-year-old Grandmaster is one of the most decorated players in chess history, having won multiple World titles, the World Cup, Olympiads and the GCL. In this conversation, she talks about what the game means to her, how it has changed with the advent of computers, what motivates her to compete at the top level in her 40s and why she isnt a content creator anymore

20 Feb 2026 10:44 pm
Underdog stories: how Associate teams have put the world in World Cup

In addition to making the tournament more global, USA, Italy, Nepal, Scotland, Canada, the Netherlands, Namibia, Oman and UAE have produced competitive, sometimes magical, cricket at T20s showpiece event. It is necessary to lend an ear to their challenges and address them to ensure that the momentum Associate cricket has built up doesnt dissipate

20 Feb 2026 10:44 pm
Congress to hold farmers meetings on India-U.S. trade deal

First Kisan Sammelan to be held in Bhopal on Feb. 24; Cong. leaders say the pact will adversely affect cotton, soybean, maize and fruit growers

20 Feb 2026 10:43 pm
Lessons on good and bad touch prompt minor girl to complain against father

The girl complains that her father misbehaved with her in an inebriated condition

20 Feb 2026 10:42 pm
Hamas says path for Gaza must begin with end to aggression

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Hamas must disarm before any reconstruction begins

20 Feb 2026 10:38 pm
OPS calls on CM, says DMK stands a chance of retaining power

The general view is that the DMK regimes achievementsin last five years are entrenched in the minds of people, says the expelled AIADMK leader

20 Feb 2026 10:27 pm
Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the North has made significant progress since the last congress in 2021, citing economic gains and a firmer regional footing that he said marked an irreversible strengthening of the state's status

20 Feb 2026 10:26 pm
Cash transactions at NH toll plazas likely to be discontinued

From April 1, 2026, NHAI may allow payments only through FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at toll plazas

20 Feb 2026 10:26 pm
T20 World Cup: Onus on Pakistan spinners and New Zealand batters as Super Eight begins

Black Caps openers Allen and Seifert will be hoping to lay a solid foundation for the middle-order on a slow surface at the Premadasa; the threat of rain may tempt the Asian side to include pacers Afridi and Salman in the playing XI

20 Feb 2026 10:21 pm
India participated as an observer in Board of Peace meeting: MEA

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterates Indias position on the Palestinian issue and says India stands for a sovereign, independent, and viable State of Palestine based on 1967 borders

20 Feb 2026 10:08 pm
Farmers complain about indiscriminate quarrying activities in Madurai

They say the quarries are operating in violation of rules, affecting the waterbodies in surrounding areas; they urge authorities to take necessary action to protect the environment

20 Feb 2026 10:02 pm
PAC pulls up govt. for poorly planned implementation of 4,455crore SANKALP scheme

CAG flags sluggish financial progress, lack of preparedness; MPs question absence of central monitoring and roadmap for integrating skilling in schools

20 Feb 2026 9:58 pm
Australia dismantle Oman by 9 wickets to bow out on a high

Once the bowlers did their job admirably, Marsh and Head seemed to be in a hurry, dealing in fours and sixes that left the Oman bowlers scurrying for cover.

20 Feb 2026 9:56 pm
T.N. Deputy Chief Minister inaugurates CREDAI FAIRPRO 2026

The three-day property expo brings together over 80 CREDAI Chennai developers, presenting over 500 projects

20 Feb 2026 9:52 pm
United Breweries ropes in French maltster to open malthouse in Rajasthan

The new facility will provide high-quality malt for brewing of beers such as Kingfisher and Heineken

20 Feb 2026 9:48 pm
Tiruchi MP helps revive village primary school in Madurai district

He thanks School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi for spurring officials to find an alternative place for the school at the same area

20 Feb 2026 9:47 pm
Madras High Court dismisses cases filed by PMK founder Ramadoss seeking to freeze mango symbol

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say factional disputes can be resolved only through a civil court

20 Feb 2026 9:47 pm
Watch: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trumps global tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on February 20, President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one of his most contentious assertions of his authority in a ruling with major implications for the global economy.

20 Feb 2026 9:44 pm
Supreme Court asks judicial officers to be deployed for West Bengal SIR

Bench says trust deficit and unfortunate blame-game between Mamata govt. and EC threaten to stall the process; judicial officers will hear lakhs of voters missing from draft electoral roll

20 Feb 2026 9:40 pm
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