T20 WC: 'We should have got a bit more on the board,' says Hope despite big win against Italy

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:56 PM

Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) Skipper Shai Hope was not happy with the batting struggles of his side, especially in the Power-play, despite West Indies registering a thumping 42-run win against Italy in their last group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at Eden Gardens on Thursday, staying unbeaten and marching into the Super 8s in dominant fashion.

PM Modi and Dutch counterpart Schoof vow to enhance cooperation in technology and innovation

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a meeting with his Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof on the sidelines of the ongoing AI Impact Summit in New Delhi as both India and the Netherlands vowed to further strengthen cooperation in technology and innovation and leverage new opportunities in bilateral economic partnership.

AI century to carry India’s imprint in its infrastructure, sovereignty supreme: Jeet Adani

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Adani Airport Holdings Limited Director Jeet Adani on Thursday said that the question is no longer whether India will participate in the AI century; the question is whether the AI century will carry India’s imprint in its infrastructure – "with her intelligence, with her standards, and most importantly, with her values".

Gujarat Cabinet clears 23 land allotments to advance water, power and port infra

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:44 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday approved 23 proposals for land allocation to key state departments in a move aimed at strengthening water supply, energy, and port infrastructure across multiple districts of the state.

Infosys’ Nandan Nilekani urges efforts to urgently start meaningful AI use cases to avoid backlash

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) At the India AI Impact Summit, Co‑founder of Infosys Nandan Nilekani on Thursday urged stakeholders to work urgently to demonstrate meaningful uses of artificial intelligence and ensure its responsible diffusion, warning that failure to do so could cause a backlash.

‘The immediate aim is to do well in the junior Grand Slams,’ says Maaya Revathi at ITF Women’s Open W100

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:39 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IANS) Rising Indian tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is continuing her steady progression on the international circuit as she competes in the ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru.

DDCA hosts students and Delhi Police families for SA vs UAE at Arun Jaitley Stadium

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) hosted approximately 2,000 special guests at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 fixture between South Africa and the UAE.

PM Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince discuss ways to enhance cooperation, including in AI

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a meeting on the sidelines of AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, including in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Dhanush approached for Shankar's 'Velpari'?

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:27 PM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, ace director Shankar has apparently approached Tamil star Dhanush for one of the pivotal roles in his dream project, 'Velpari'.

India unveils New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments to include Global South

IANS | February 19, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments, a landmark outcome of the summit that brings together leading frontier AI companies and India’s domestic innovators to advance inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence.