T20 WC: 'Proud of Dutch team, but my loyalty lies with India,' says Ryan ten Doeschate ahead of Netherlands clash

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:37 AM

Ahmedabad, Feb 18 (IANS) India’s assistant coach and former Dutch player Ryan ten Doeschate said he is proud of his national team’s progress, but his loyalty lies with the defending champions India, who will face the Netherlands in their final group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Khalilur Rahman on becoming Bangladesh Foreign Minister

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi/Dhaka, Feb 18 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday congratulated Khalilur Rahman on being appointed as the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh under the new Tarique Rahman-led government.

Adani Ports joins France’s Port of Marseille Fos to boost India-Europe trade connectivity

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:36 AM

Ahmedabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) and the Port of Marseille Fos, France’s leading port and the Mediterranean’s premier gateway, on Wednesday announced a collaboration to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation, and energy transition and further boost India-Europe trade connectivity.

ECI announces schedule for Rajya Sabha biennial elections to fill 37 seats

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday declared the schedule for the biennial elections to the Council of States, Rajya Sabha, to fill 37 seats falling vacant from 10 states.

Suriya, Jyothika compliment Riya Shibu for Sarvam Maya; actress says she is 'over the moon'

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:08 AM

Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Riya Shibu, whose performance in director Akhil Sathyan's blockbuster film 'Sarvam Maya' has come in for a lot of critical acclaim, on Wednesday disclosed that she was over the moon as she had now received a gift hamper along with a congratulatory note from actor Suriya and his wife Jyothika for her performance in the Malayalam film.

When Salman Khan said he did nothing in ‘Karan Arjun’ still received all the credit for its success

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:08 AM

Mumbai Feb 18 (IANS) In one of his old television interviews with Lehrein TV, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was seen candidly talking about the unpredictability of box office success and how he has often struggled to understand the audience’s response to his films.

Kiara Advani pens note for late father-in-law: You leave behind a legacy of gentleness

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:00 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Kiara Advani shared an emotional note in remembrance of her late father-in-law Sunil Malhotra, expressing gratitude for the unconditional love and warmth she received from the very beginning.

Spain, Mauritius, Seychelles leaders arrive in Delhi to attend AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 18, 2026 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay have arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to participate in the AI Impact Summit 2026, which underscores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.

Aly Goni on ‘Maula’: Felt like expressing something all of us have gone through at some point

IANS | February 18, 2026 10:57 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Popular television actor Aly Goni is featuring in musician Javed Ali’s latest track Maula and said that shooting for it didn’t feel like acting, but rather like expressing something many have gone through at some point.

Qualcomm commits up to $150 million for Strategic AI Venture Fund in India

IANS | February 18, 2026 10:54 AM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) In conjunction with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon’s participation in the 'India AI Impact Summit' here, the chip major on Wednesday announced plans to invest up to $150 million through Qualcomm Ventures to back Indian startups across all stages.