India, Brazil bolster telecom and digital partnerships

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) In a bid to advance cooperation in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies, a bilateral meeting was held between Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and his Brazilian counterpart Frederico de Siqueira Filho, it was announced on Friday.

India, Brazil to deepen ties in agriculture and allied sectors

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India's Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a discussion with Carlos Favaro, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, and Luiz Paulo Teixeira Ferreira, Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture of Brazil, at the Krishi Bhawan here on Friday, on the status of the ongoing cooperation between the two countries and also outlined the future areas of collaboration.

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

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:01 PM

Colombo, Feb 20 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket team will face New Zealand in the first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s round to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Pakistan and New Zealand are placed in Group B with two-time champions England and co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super 8s section of the tournament.

Super 8 Showdown: Heavyweights collide as T20 WC 2026 enters decisive phase

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup now shifts gears into its most compelling chapter -- the Super 8s. After weeks of high-voltage contests, narrow escapes and headline-grabbing upsets, the 20-team spectacle has been trimmed to eight contenders.

India and Liechtenstein agree to deepen cooperation in advanced technologies

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India and Liechtenstein on Friday agreed to deepen cooperation - particularly in high-value manufacturing, advanced technologies, and innovation-driven sectors - during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prince Alois, the Hereditary Prince of Principality of Liechtenstein, on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 being held at New Delhi.

T20 WC: 'Their best is yet to come,' says Sanjay Bangar on India's campaign

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Former India batter and expert Sanjay Bangar believes that the Indian cricket team is yet to hit top gear in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Bangar said India’s unbeaten group-stage run has been steady rather than dominant, but stressed that the bigger positive is that the team’s best cricket is still to come at the tough phase of the competition.

Rajnath Singh denounces ruckus during AI summit, says nation’s honour undermined

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday strongly condemned the ruckus caused by workers of the Indian Youth Congress during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, stating that the protest was an attempt to tarnish India’s reputation while the world was watching the country’s rise in technology and innovation.