Gujarat’s Morbi anchors India’s rise in global ceramics market​

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:11 PM

Morbi, Feb 16 (IANS) Gujarat’s Morbi district has emerged as the world’s second-largest ceramic manufacturing hub after China, with tiles produced in the town exported to markets across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the US, strengthening India’s position in the global ceramics trade.​

ISL 2025-26: Ezzejjari’s brace helps East Bengal overcome NorthEast United

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:04 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) A brace of goals within six minutes in the second half by Youssef Ezzejari and an injury-time strike by Miguel Ferreira guided East Bengal FC to a 3-0 win against NorthEast United FC in Match 6 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season, played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday.

T20 WC: Pathirana suffers suspected hamstring injury during SL vs AUS clash

IANS | February 16, 2026 10:15 PM

Colombo, Feb 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka suffered a major injury setback during their Group B encounter against Australia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, as young fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was forced off the field with what appeared to be a serious hamstring injury at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Golf: Honey, Shubham dominate the inaugural PGTI's 72 The League auction

IANS | February 16, 2026 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Top player Honey Baisoya emerged the top buy with 20.5 lakh, while 16-year-old Kartik Singh was the youngest buy in the player auction for the first edition of PGTI's 72 The League got off to a cracking start in New Delhi with top Indian golfers going under the hammer on Monday.

India’s progress in AI will contribute to global advancement: PM Modi

IANS | February 16, 2026 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India’s progress in AI will not only shape transformative solutions for the nation but also contribute to global advancement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, as he inaugurated the 'India AI Impact Expo 2026' at Bharat Mandapam here.

Pakistan's stance on ISF remains opaque as Sharif travels to Washington

IANS | February 16, 2026 9:39 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump prepares to share details regarding United Nations-approved stabilisation force for Gaza, Pakistan has not revealed its stance on whether it would send its troops for International Stabilised Force (ISF), the local media reported on Monday.