Akshay Kumar draws attention to back-breaking pressure on cops

IANS | February 25, 2026 10:02 PM

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who hosts the gaming reality show ‘Wheel of Fortune’, has lauded the efforts of the men in uniform. The actor said that the cops deserve every bit of praise but in reality it’s a thankless job.

One step ahead: Sangita Basfore dreams giant leap from Asia to the World

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:55 PM

Perth, Feb 25 (IANS) Long before the final whistle in Thailand confirmed India’s place in the continental showpiece six months ago, Sangita Basfore had already manifested the journey in her mind as something much bigger than just qualifying for the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

AI for inclusive growth: Overcoming the urban-rural gap

Mayank Chandra | February 25, 2026 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) If the India AI Impact Summit 2026 has taught us anything, it is that artificial intelligence is no longer just a catchphrase used by business leaders and techies. It is increasingly being presented as a tool for development, which must address real-world issues rather than being used for theoretical and technological goals.

Hindu and Sikh religious sites in Pakistan sold, forcibly occupied: Report

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:27 PM

Islamabad, Feb 25 (IANS) As the population of Sikhs and Hindus in Pakistan continues to shrink, a report on Wednesday highlighted that land belonging to several religious sites of the minority communities has been sold, with other properties allegedly being forcibly occupied by local individuals across the country.

T20 WC: Santner, McConchie heroics lift New Zealand to 168/7 against SL

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:11 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Skipper Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie produced one of the greatest lower-order recoveries in Men’s T20 World Cup history to lift New Zealand to 168/7 in their 20 overs against Sri Lanka in their Super Eights clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.