Utpal Parrikar launches 'Ami Panjekar' citizens' panel for Panaji civic polls

IANS | February 18, 2026 8:14 PM

Panaji, Feb 18 (IANS) Utpal Parrikar, son of former Goa Chief Minister late Manohar Parrikar, has said that his initiative ‘Ami Panjekar’ (We Panjimkars) is an independent citizens’ forum aimed at addressing civic issues in the upcoming Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) elections and is not a direct political confrontation with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Tamil Nadu native enters Washington DC Mayor race

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:37 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) Rini Sampath, a 31-year-old government contractor born in Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday announced her candidacy in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Washington, DC, pledging to “fix the basics” and restore confidence in city governance.

Golf: Vani Kapoor joins Tvesa in lead in 4th leg of Women’s PGT

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:24 PM

Pune, Feb 18 (IANS) Vani Kapoor, winner of the Order of Merit in 2025, joined Tvesa Malik in a shared lead after two rounds of the fourth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour 2026 at the Poona Club Golf Course in Pune on Wednesday. Ridhima Dilawari, the first co-leader with Tvesa, slipped to tied third, as she carded 1-over 72.