Gauhati HC issues notice to Assam CM Sarma over 'Miya' remarks

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:52 PM

Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) In a significant development, the Gauhati High Court on Thursday issued notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a batch of petitions seeking action against him for allegedly making repeated speeches targeting a particular community.

PM Modi and Netanyahu reaffirm their shared vision for robust India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting in Jerusalem on Thursday, discussing bilateral cooperation in areas of technology and innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and critical minerals, defence and security, trade and economy, labour mobility and education, blue economy, agriculture and health.

T20 WC: Markram leads from front as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets in Super 8s clash

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 26 (IANS) Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 82 as South Africa chased down a challenging target of 177 runs in just 16.1 overs for the loss of only one wicket and secured a nine-wicket win over the West Indies in their second match in Super 8s stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.