'Challenge to throw a punch at India and say this is our turf,' says Healy ahead of 1st ODI after T20I series loss

IANS | February 23, 2026 4:05 PM

Brisbane, Feb 23 (IANS) Australia's premier wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy said the Indian side played really good cricket to win the recently concluded T20I series 2-1 but added that the hosts will be all geared up to 'throw a punch' at the Women in Blue in the upcoming three-match ODI series starting Tuesday.

India, Israel to move forward decisively during PM Modi's visit: Israeli envoy

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar said on Monday that Israel is excited to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, noting that the two nations will move forward decisively during his visit.

'Pleasant journey in 55 minutes': Commuters laud, thank PM for rapid rail service

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Passengers travelling on the newly inaugurated Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro services expressed happiness and gratitude, saying the high-speed connectivity has dramatically reduced travel time across the National Capital Region, while improving comfort on the journey.

Saurabh Shukla says "Jab Khuli Kitaab" starring Dimple Kapadia talks about ‘real people facing uncomfortable truths’

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:52 PM

Mumbai 23 Feb (IANS) Writer and Director, Saurabh Shukla has spoken about his new film, "Jab Khuli Kitaab", and highlighted that story explores all relationships, emotions and unresolved conflicts in a humourous way.

Karan Singh Grover receives a cute gift from three-year-old Devi: I'm the luckiest girl

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:51 PM

Mumbai Feb 23 (IANS) Actor Karan Singh Grover on Monday received the sweetest birthday surprise from his little daughter Devi.

Hina Khan makes ‘Iftaar Special Phirni’, wins over family members

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Actor Hina Khan recently shared a glimpse of her Ramzan celebrations, further revealing that she prepared a special iftaar treat at home.

Traditional crafts by women adorn corridors of Gujarat Assembly

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:50 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 23 (IANS) The Women Art and Craft Festival was inaugurated at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly premises on Monday under the ‘Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi’ campaign.

Arijit Singh steps out of retirement after coaxing from Aamir Khan

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan paid a visit to superstar singer Arijit Singh at his home town in Murshidabad. This comes after the singer hung up his boots for playback singing. The singer gave one lost shot to playback singing for Hindi films after the actor politely pursued him.

Pakistan: Rights group alleges two farmers extrajudicially killed in Balochistan

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:43 PM

Quetta, Feb 23 (IANS) As violence against civilians continues to escalate in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, a leading human rights organisation reported that two farmers from Surab area were killed after being subjected to enforced disappearance earlier this month, local media reported on Monday.

'Seniors constantly pushing juniors to give absolute best,' India forward Sakshi Rana shares learnings from national camp

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:35 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 23 (IANS) As the Indian women’s hockey team continues its rigorous training at the national camp in Bengaluru, the focus remains firmly on skill enhancement and tactical discipline. Under the guidance of chief coach Sjoerd Marijne and scientific advisor Wayne Lombard, the 18-year-old midfielder Sakshi Rana is utilising this opportunity to sharpen her game and learn from her experienced teammates.