Ranji Trophy final: Mayank’s defiant 130* takes Karnataka to 220/5 at stumps against J&K on Day 3

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:15 PM

Hubli (Karnataka), Feb 26 (IANS) Opening batter Mayank Agarwal produced a magnificent rearguard century to anchor Karnataka’s resistance, but Jammu and Kashmir retained firm control on the proceedings at stumps on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final at the Hubli Cricket Cround, the home side closing at 220/5 in response to the visitors’ imposing first-innings total of 584.

Pakistan: Jailed PTI leaders urge SC to provide legal, medical access to Imran Khan

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:08 PM

Islamabad, Feb 26 (IANS) Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan, expressing serious concerns about alleged hindrances in providing legal and medical access to PTI founder and former Prime Minister of the country, Imran Khan. The leaders, in their letter to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, urged him to intervene in the matter to ensure justice in this issue. They also requested Afridi to take notice of the matter and ensure Imran Khan is allowed to meet personal doctor, legal counsel and family members as per the law, local media reported on Thursday.

PM Modi's Israel visit short but extraordinarily productive, moving: Netanyahu

IANS | February 26, 2026 5:45 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country as short but "extraordinarily productive and moving." Addressing a joint press meet along with PM Modi following their talks in Jerusalem, Netanyahu also praised PM Modi for his speech in Israel's Parliament, Knesset.