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.

Elle Fanning says she was shocked to know about ‘Sentimental Value’ Oscar nomination

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:34 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) Hollywood actress Elle Fanning was taken by surprise when she was nominated for the Oscars for ‘Sentimental Value’.

MeitY felicitates winners of Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 with Rs 6.85 crore prize pool

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday felicitated the winners of the 'Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0', with a combined prize pool of Rs 6.85 crore, an official statement said.

Indian Railways sanctions Rs 871 crore worth projects to boost infra modernisation

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Indian Railways has sanctioned a series of strategic infrastructure projects across Northern, Southern and Eastern Railway zones, it was announced on Thursday.

'The Kerala Story' director Sudipto Sen clears the air on his remark on 'The Kerala Story 2'

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The director of "The Kerala Story", Sudipto Sen, has finally cleared the air on his remark on why he refused to direct "The Kerala Story 2".

'I owe India great personal debt': Israeli PM Netanyahu recalls first date with wife at Indian restaurant

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:21 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday expressed his deep gratitude to India while sharing a personal anecdote about his first date with Sara (now his wife) in an Indian restaurant in Tel Aviv.

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.

Aishwarya Rajinikanth to direct next film of makers of 'Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil'

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:12 PM

Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) The makers of director Nithish Sahadev's superhit comedy film 'Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil', featuring actor Jiiva in the lead, on Thursday announced that Aishwarya Rajinikanth, the elder daughter of Superstar Rajinikanth, would be directing their next film.

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.

Zeenat Aman says 'Old is gold' as she reveals she is all about repeating clothes

IANS | February 26, 2026 5:57 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) While a lot of young actresses find it uncomfortable to be seen in the same clothes twice, veteran actress Zeenat Aman proudly proclaimed through her latest social media post that she is all about repeating clothes.