T20 WC: 'I think it will be pretty much the same side,' says Shastri on India's playing XI vs South Africa

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri feels that the defending champions have got their best playing XI and there will be unlikely any change in the team sheet when India face South Africa in their first match of the Super 8s in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

V-P Radhakrishnan to visit Tamil Nadu tomorrow

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the statue of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai at Vandiyur in Madurai, an official said on Saturday.

Vimal's 'Vadam' trailer released

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:04 PM

Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) The makers of director Kenthiran V's high-octane action drama 'Vadam', featuring actor Vimal in the lead, on Saturday released a gripping trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

T20I series: Mandhana, Shreyanka shine as India beat Australia by 17 runs in 3rd match, seal series 2-1

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:03 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) In a dramatic clash at the Adelaide Oval, India secured a hard-fought 17-run victory over Australia in a high-pressure encounter. Chasing a challenging target of 159, Australia’s lower-order fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, with India’s bowlers holding their nerve till the final overs to clinch the win.

Nepal's border district tense after communal violence

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:02 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 21 (IANS) The local administration in Nepal's southeastern border district of Rautahat imposed curfew in parts of headquarters Gaur on Saturday amid fears that clashes between two groups could escalate into religious strife.

Denise Richards sheds light on last straw in abusive marriage

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:00 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Hollywood actress Denise Richards has said that the alleged abuse that she suffered at the hands of Aaron Phypers was a "slow burn".

Adani Group's focus on energy, logistics, infra; more opportunities for tier-3, tier-4 students: Karan Adani

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Adani Group wants to give more opportunities to students from tier-3 and tier-4 cities as young people from smaller towns have strong drive and determination and will play a key role in the company’s future growth, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited said on Saturday.

T20 WC: Bumrah, Hardik to be India's twin trump cards for Super Eights, says Paranjape

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape feels fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the twin trump cards for the defending champions ahead of their Super Eights campaign in the Men’s T20 World Cup starting against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Pakistan's gas sector suffers Rs 30 billion annual losses due to theft, inefficiencies

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:46 PM

Islamabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan's gas sector incurs losses of up to 30 billion Pakistani rupees annually due to theft and system inefficiencies, with lawmakers warning that the financial burden ultimately falls on consumers, local media reported on Saturday.

Suman Ghosh calls him and 'Familywala' actor Shiboprosad Mukherjee ‘A deadly combination’

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:38 PM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Filmmaker Suman Ghosh has concluded the shoot for his forthcoming drama, "Familywala," and, commemorating the occasion, the director decided to pen a heartfelt note for his lead actor Shiboprosad Mukherjee.