'Nothing changes': Trump says India-US trade deal to remain intact, calls PM Modi a 'great gentleman'

IANS | February 21, 2026 1:31 AM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that a trade framework with India would remain intact despite a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his use of a particular tariff authority, insisting, "Nothing changes" for the India trade deal and describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a great gentleman, a great man actually".

Gujarat CM felicitates writers, urges preservation of mother tongue

IANS | February 20, 2026 11:46 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday that honouring one's mother tongue while respecting other languages reflects the essence of Indian culture, as he presented literary honours at a state-level event on the eve of International Mother Language Day.

ISL 2025-26: FC Goa earn first victory of ISL 2025-26 against Mohammedan Sporting

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:58 PM

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Pol Moreno and Dejan Dražić scored a goal each as FC Goa posted a comfortable 2-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club to secure their first victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharti Krirangan, in Kolkata, on Friday.

Congress protest at AI summit is disgraceful: Maha CM

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:56 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday strongly condemned the shirtless protest by a group of Indian Youth Congress against the central government and the Indo-US trade deal, terming it highly disgraceful and deplorable.

Delhi court to hear plea seeking FIR against Sonia Gandhi over name inclusion in voter list

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A Delhi court will hear a criminal revision petition filed against Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday over allegations that her name was fraudulently included in the electoral rolls before she acquired Indian citizenship.

T20 WC: All stats from Australia's crushing win over Oman

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:39 PM

Kandy, Feb 20 (IANS) Australia ended their campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on a winning note, with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Oman in a Group B clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Friday.

Congress bringing shame to all Indians: BJP President on AI Summit protest

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:36 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Friday accused the Congress of bringing shame to all Indians after members of its youth wing staged a protest at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, saying the party’s “anarchic policies” would lead to its downfall.

T20 WC: We are very disappointed that our campaign ended so soon, says POTM Zampa

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:25 PM

Kandy, Feb 20 (IANS) After delivering a Player of the Match performance of 4-27, Adam Zampa admitted that the comprehensive nine-wicket win over Oman in their last match did little to ease Australia’s disappointment at their early exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Exporters jubilant at US tariff verdict; $8 billion of exports may still face duties

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) With the US Supreme Court striking down reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration on Friday, Indian exporters were jubilant at the news. However, around $8-9 billion worth of trade is still likely to face higher duties under national security provisions.

Hina Khan urges all to maintain a 'healthy & balanced' diet during Ramadan

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Popular television actress Hina Khan urged all to maintain a 'healthy & balanced' diet during Ramadan and avoid overeating.