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T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK: Suryakumar dedicates win to India, Salman Agha looks at 'big picture' after loss

Suryakumar heaped praise on opener Ishan Kishan whose rapid 77 fashioned their victory

16 Feb 2026 7:57 am
AI Impact Summit: U.K. Deputy PM calls Delhi summit important moment' to unlock full benefits of AI

During the AI Impact Summit this week, the U.K. is expected to announce new support for an African Language Hub, enabling AI to work in 40 African languages

16 Feb 2026 7:13 am
Centre approves road projects worth over 11,000 crore in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana

Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, these projects seek to improve freight movement, reduce travel time and enhance connectivity

16 Feb 2026 7:04 am
Chhetri becomes oldest scorer in ISL history as Bengaluru FC defeats SC Delhi

The record was previously held by French World Cup winner Robert Pires (41 years, 15 days)

16 Feb 2026 6:37 am
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan examined by team of doctors in jail, his party rejects inspection

His party refused to accept the latest inspection, saying that without the presence of the PTI, his family and Khans personal doctors, the governments stance was deemed malicious

16 Feb 2026 6:35 am
Health department team deployed in Haryana village after 4 deaths due to hepatitis B

More than 400 people have been screened for symptoms in Chhainsa village in Hathin sub-division in Palwal district, officials said

16 Feb 2026 6:31 am
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out for several weeks with a calf injury

The club said Manuel Neuer will be out for the time being, likely ruling him out of der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund on February 28

16 Feb 2026 5:31 am
Most professors of practice hired in Tamil Nadu followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat: UGC Data

According to the data, 1,841 PoPs have been hired by 349 HEIs so far, the maximum of them being in Tamil Nadu (395); while 193 PoPs have been hired in Maharashtra (193), Gujarat and Karnataka have appointed 179 and 170 professionals, respectively

16 Feb 2026 5:24 am
U.S. teen Lutkenhaus breaks world junior indoor 800m record

Cooper Lutkenhaus won the invitational event by 0.70 of a second over Penn States Handal Roban to become the sixth-fastest athlete indoors in 800m history

16 Feb 2026 5:14 am
Klaebo wins record ninth Winter Olympics gold medal

Johannes Klaebo, 29, has won four of his nine golds at the Milan-Cortina Games and he has two more events still to come

16 Feb 2026 5:09 am
Lebanon says four dead in strike as Israel says targeted Palestinian group

It appeared to be the first strike Israel has claimed in Lebanon against Islamic Jihad, which is also allied with Hezbollah, since the truce

16 Feb 2026 3:44 am
A common framework to build trust in AI in Asia

A shared framework that ensures technological progress and translates into inclusive human development is the need of the hour for Asia

16 Feb 2026 2:12 am
Hindus among four from minority communities elected to Bangladesh parliament

Goyeshwar Chandra Roy and Nitai Roy Chowdhury are the two Hindu candidates who won on a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ticket

16 Feb 2026 2:00 am
We need fiscal prudence during elections

Welfare should be accountable and targeted, not just election-time largesse

16 Feb 2026 1:45 am
Tarique Rahman reaches out to Opposition leaders ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Tarique Rahman had reached out to the opposition during his first press conference on February 14, when he called upon all sides to remain united

16 Feb 2026 1:30 am
Bridging a divide with an Indian Scientific Service

A dedicated scientific cadre is needed to strengthen governance as science, technology and environmental challenges become central

16 Feb 2026 1:28 am
NC, PDP slam BJP MP for spending 94% MPLAD funds in Uttar Pradesh

Leaders of National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party alleged that Jammu and Kashmirs representation had been reduced to symbolism, with its people denied their rightful share of resources

16 Feb 2026 1:07 am
The UAE-India corridor is sparking a growth story

The UAE-India corridor is driving growth, technology, and strategic global expansion

16 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Poll sop: On Tamil Nadu and cash benefits

The Election Commission of Indias proven bias on model code seems to have forced Tamil Nadus hand

16 Feb 2026 1:04 am
Hot air: On Donald Trump and environmental issues

Donald Trump is trying to turn back the clock on environmental issues

16 Feb 2026 12:51 am
Ultra-left blamed for youths killing that shocked France

The victim, Quentin Deranque, aged 23, had been hospitalised and placed into a coma on February 12 after being attacked in the southeastern city of Lyon

16 Feb 2026 12:49 am
Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration in new step to deepen control

The land regulation paves the way for the resumption of settlement of land title processes, which had been frozen in the West Bank since the Mideast War in 1967

16 Feb 2026 12:31 am
Assault on workers while transporting cattle in Kasaragod: four held

They were taken into custody by Manjeswaram police inspector and his team following an intensive probe launched after the incident triggered controversy

16 Feb 2026 12:06 am
Imbichi Bava hospital holds mini marathon

About 3,000 members of various organisations and clubs, along with students and trauma care teams, took part in the marathon, which concluded at Alathiyur

16 Feb 2026 12:05 am
Kishan took the game away from us: Pakistan coach Hesson

Mike Hesson said that his bowlers felt the pressure against the opener and ended up conceding 25 runs more than the par-score for the conditions

15 Feb 2026 11:58 pm
Puducherry govt. evolves action plan to improve sports infrastructure

A list of venues for specific sporting activities has been prepared and submitted to the Centre for funding; Centre promises to consider request to establish SAI National Centre of Excellence in Puducherry

15 Feb 2026 11:57 pm
Cotton farmers protest Piyush Goyals remarks on U.S. imports, warn of price crash

Farm bodies say zero-tariff raw cotton import from the U.S. will severely affect domestic price anddevastate growers; several farmer bodies, particularly those working among cotton farmers, have decided to launch protests

15 Feb 2026 11:20 pm
Spiritual fervour marks Mahasivaratri celebrations across Visakhapatnam

Two lakh devotees participate in 41st Maha Kumbhabhishekam at RK Beach, one crore Siva Lingas receive abhishekam with holy waters from sacred rivers, elaborate security including drone surveillance and 8,000 police personnel deployed amid International Fleet Review as spiritual celebrations peak across the city

15 Feb 2026 11:01 pm
40 lakh devotees take holy dip in Ganga, Sangam on Magh Melas last day

The Magh Mela also remained in the news amid tensions between Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and the administration

15 Feb 2026 11:00 pm
T20 World Cup India vs Pakistan: Kishan, bowlers seal Team Indias passage to Super Eight

The openers blinder powers the defending champion to 175 for seven on a sluggish surface; Hardik, Bumrah, Axar and Varun scalp two apiece as Pakistan folds up for 114

15 Feb 2026 10:56 pm
Assam school students drive for urban bird nest conservation spreads wings

The Chorai Bandhob initiative of the children of Bongaon Chola High School expands to several institutions, promoting urban nesting spaces ahead of breeding season.

15 Feb 2026 10:55 pm