Galgotias Univ caused not just national embarrassment but also global ridicule: SS(UBT) MPs

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Amid the controversy involving Galgotias University over a robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs on Thursday questioned the role of the organisers and demanded strict action, including penalties, against the university. The MPs said the incident was not only a matter of national embarrassment but had also led to international ridicule.

Death toll in Karachi building collapse rises to 13

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:55 PM

Islamabad, Feb 19 (IANS) At least 13 people, including women and children, were killed and 13 others were injured after a suspected gas explosion triggered a residential building collapse in the Soldier Bazaar area of Pakistan's Karachi, local media reported on Thursday, citing rescue services.

T20 WC: Italy restrict Windies to 165/6 despite Hope's 75

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:54 PM

Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) Skipper Shai Hope continued his great form with a knock of 75 runs, powering West Indies to 165/6 against a well-planned Italy bowling attack in the final Group C match of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

NCC shares crash 10 pc after NHAI imposes 2-year debarment ban

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:37 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Shares of NCC Limited tumbled nearly 10 per cent in intra-day trade on Thursday after the company and its step-down subsidiary faced a two-year debarment order from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Pakistan: Religious scholars call for resolving Balochistan's issues through dialogue

IANS | February 19, 2026 12:35 PM

Quetta, Feb 19 (IANS) Several religious scholars have called for resolving issues of Balochistan through talks and urged the Pakistani government to carry out a transparent probe into all missing persons cases and stated that any individual found guilty should be tried in open courts, while innocent people should be released immediately, local media reported on Thursday.