Venkat Prabhu after watching Ajith Kumar race: I was awe-struck!

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:17 PM

Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) Ace director Venkat Prabhu, who directed Ajith Kumar in the film 'Mankatha' and who recently paid a visit to the Yas Marina track in Abu Dhabi where he witnessed Ajith Kumar racing with his team Ajith Kumar Racing, has now put out a video, detailing his experience of watching the actor participate in a high speed race from close quarters.

India AI Impact Summit recognised as landmark event for Global South

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', held in the national capital last week, is being seen in the foreign media as the most significant artificial intelligence (AI) gatherings ever hosted in the Global South, and is described as the world's biggest AI summit to date.

Bangladesh’s President alleges conspiracy by Yunus-led interim govt to overthrow him

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:05 PM

Dhaka, Feb 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin asserted that he was excluded from key discussions during the one-and-a-half-year tenure of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, alleging that conspiracies were hatched to overthrow him and that attempts were made to destabilise the country and create a constitutional vacuum.

Sri Lanka must jump onto India’s bandwagon to join AI race: Report

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The only way for Sri Lanka to get into the AI race is to jump onto the bandwagon of a fast mover. Since it is unlikely that Sri Lanka can do so with the two leaders in the AI race -- the US and China -- the choice available is its neighbour to the north, India, the rising star. India has a high strategic edge with AI on many counts, according to an article in the Colombo Telegraph.

Sudarshan Pharma stock slips 3 pc amid GST search and seizure action

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Shares of Sudarshan Pharma Industries slipped over 3 per cent on Monday after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department initiated an inspection and search operation at the company’s registered office.

JNU condemns student clash: Warns of strict action under university rules, BNS

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday released a statement regarding the clash between student groups on campus, stating that the JNU administration condemns such unruly behaviour aimed at the repeated destruction of public property and damage to its inclusive ethos. It added that strict action under the university’s rules and regulations, as well as under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), is being taken to ensure a proper academic environment on campus.

IDFC Bank fraud: No systemic risk here, we're watching developments, says RBI Governor

IANS | February 23, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said there is no systemic risk to the banking system and stressed that the Central Bank does not comment on individual banks or regulated entities, as IDFC First Bank revealed the Rs 590-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch.

T20 WC: England vs Pakistan head-to-head record and last five matches performance

IANS | February 23, 2026 1:50 PM

Colombo, Feb 23 (IANS) England and Pakistan are set for a spin-dominated showdown in their respective second Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday, as the pitch is expected to assist slow bowlers.

Organ transplants see surge in India, over 4.8 lakh citizens register to donate organs

IANS | February 23, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) In a significant development, organ transplants have seen a 4-fold increase in the country -- from less than 5,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2025, according to the government.

Prez Murmu unveils bust of C Rajagopalachari statue in Rashtrapati Bhavan

IANS | February 23, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu graced the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Monday and unveiled the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, India’s first and only Indian Governor-General, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.