Nepal: Parties unveil election manifestos, pledge friendly relations with neighbours

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:18 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 19 (IANS) As Nepal heads toward the March 5 General Elections, the country’s three major political forces — the Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), and the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) — on Thursday unveiled distinct yet overlapping foreign policy agendas, placing strong emphasis on friendly relations with neighbouring countries.

T20 WC: Ibrahim Zadran’s unbeaten 95 carries Afghanistan to 200/4 against Canada

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:18 PM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Opener Ibrahim Zadran struck an unbeaten 95 -- his second consecutive fifty -- as Afghanistan posted 200/4 in 20 overs against Canada in their final Group D clash of the Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday.

Islamabad blast 'predictable harvest' of Pakistan's 'nurture-and-neglect' strategy towards extremism

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:12 PM

Islamabad, Feb 19 (IANS) The suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad on February 6 is a grim indictment of Pakistan's security policy that has prioritised geopolitical leverage over domestic stability, a report has stated.

Akshay Kumar reveals Mithila Palkar portrays his sister in ‘Bhoot Bangla’

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:10 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and actress Mithila Palkar, who are set to share the screen in the upcoming film ‘Bhoot Bangla’, reunited on the sets of the reality game show, ‘Wheel of Fortune’.

CBSE career counsellor directive: Bold mandate, unfinished framework​

Sachin Kumar​ | February 19, 2026 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) CBSE’s decision to mandate career counsellors in schools is a long-overdue recognition of students’ needs, but its success will depend on how India builds professional capacity and quality standards.​

ISL 2026-26: Mohammedan SC host FC Goa as both sides seek first win of season

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:06 PM

Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) With both teams aiming to register their first win of the campaign, Mohammedan Sporting Club will host FC Goa in the first fixture of Match Week 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday.

Unemployment and poverty increased in Bangladesh under Yunus: Report

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:02 PM

Dhaka, Feb 19 (IANS) Business confidence weakened, industrial production slowed, and there were no significant new initiatives or major domestic or foreign investments in Bangladesh under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus who had taken over as the Chief Advisor of the interim government during a crucial period following the fall of government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, a report has highlighted.

India to become OpenAI’s biggest market soon: Sam Altman

IANS | February 19, 2026 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India is set to become the biggest market for OpenAI in the near future, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir to be played in Hubballi

IANS | February 19, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Ranji Trophy 2025/26 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be staged at the KSCA Cricket Stadium in Hubballi from February 24, said the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday.

Mrunal Thakur shares her message of love for younger generation

Akshay Acharya | February 19, 2026 8:44 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Actress Mrunal Thakur, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Do Deewane Sehar Mein’, has a message for the younger generation with regards to love.