SC directive on judicial supervision of voter roll revision a setback for Mamata govt: BJP

IANS | February 20, 2026 8:36 PM

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said that the Supreme Court's order directing the deployment of serving as well as retired judicial officers to oversee adjudication of claims and objections arising from the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound West Bengal was a major setback for the Mamata Banerjee-led state government.

Rani Mukerji reacts to social impact of the ‘Mardaani’ franchise

IANS | February 20, 2026 8:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Basking in the success of her latest outing, "Mardaani 3" actress Rani Mukerji decided to reflect on the social impact of the ‘Mardaani’ franchise.

Men’s 21km will be main attraction during Indian Open Race Walk Competition

IANS | February 20, 2026 8:20 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) Competitors at the 13th edition of the Indian Open Race Walk Competition in Chandigarh will race over two newly-introduced events -- the 21km (half marathon walk) and 42km (full marathon walk) in senior men and women -- for the first time this season. The two-day domestic race walk competition will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday at the picturesque Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh.

Vetri-starrer Black Gold's shooting wrapped!

IANS | February 20, 2026 8:12 PM

Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) The makers of director Dheeran Arunkumar's upcoming thriller 'Black Gold', featuring actor Vetri in the lead, on Friday announced that the shooting of their film had now been wrapped up.

Anupam Kher enjoys quality time with his young friends he met on the Versova-MadhIsland Jetti

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:59 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher enjoyed some quality time with his new young friends, whom he first met on the Versova-MadhIsland Jetti.

AI Summit: GNA Energy launches ‘Vidyut AI’ to boost operating framework

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The five-day-long AI Impact Summit 2026, held in the national capital, saw significant innovations and applications being displayed, focused on accelerating the digitalisation of the country's energy sector.

T20 WC: 'He's got a lot of skill with the ball,' says Morkel on Shivam Dube's bowling

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:48 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) India bowling coach Morne Morkel has praised the steady improvement of all-rounder Shivam Dube as a bowler, saying confidence and clear backing from the team management have played a key role in his progress.

ATP Delhi Open: Sakamoto, Crawford in semis; top seeds Banthia/ Donski reach last four

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Second seed Rei Sakamoto of Japan will clash with fifth seed Oliver Crawford of Great Britain in the men’s singles semifinals at the 2026 ATP Delhi Open, while two unseeded players will contest the other semifinal.

T20 WC: ‘Catching will play a big part in the business end,’ says Morkel on India’s fielding concerns ahead of Super 8s

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:29 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) India bowling coach Morne Morkel has admitted that catching will be crucial in the decisive stages of the T20 World Cup 2026, as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side looks to tighten up its fielding after a series of dropped chances in the tournament so far as they march towards Super 8s where the Ben in Blue will face the 2024 World Cup runner ups, South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

UN Secretary General Guterres calls on President Murmu

IANS | February 20, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.