T20 WC: West Indies enter Super 8 unbeaten after 42-run win over Italy

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:58 PM

Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) Fast bowler Shamar Joseph picked four wickets while Matthew Forde took three as West Indies bowled out Italy for 123 in 18 overs while defending 165 to register a 42-run win 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.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka opt to bat against Zimbabwe

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:44 PM

Colombo, Feb 19 (IANS) Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against Zimbabwe in their Group B contest of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup here at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.

Youth will drive AI transformation, says youngest keynote speaker at AI Summit

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The India AI Summit in the national capital featured an inspiring address by one of its youngest keynote speakers, student Ranvir Singh Sachdeva, who spoke about blending India’s ancient philosophical traditions with modern artificial intelligence and highlighted the transformative role of youth in shaping the future.

90s divas Bhagyashree and Madhoo reunite at an event

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:35 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) 90s Bollywood divas Bhagyashree and Madhoo recently reunited at a gathering. The two actresses, who were part of the golden era of the 1990s, were seen posing together for a warm picture that quickly grabbed attention of fans online.

Gulmarg set to showcase real impact of Khelo Bharat Niti during KIWG 2026

IANS | February 19, 2026 2:30 PM

Gulmarg, Feb 19 (IANS) The upcoming edition of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg is poised to become a real-world example of the government’s ambitious Khelo Bharat Niti, with a visible surge in tourism, local economic activity and national participation ahead of the February 23-26 competition window.