T20 WC: Zadran, Omarzai fire Afghanistan to 5-wicket win over UAE

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan overcame early jitters to secure a five‑wicket win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and get their first victory of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The result also means Afghanistan have kept their slim hopes of reaching the Super Eights alive.

India Summit a 'Mahakumbh' for artificial intelligence: Jitin Prasada

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Commerce and Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada on Monday described the five-day AI Summit as the "Mahakumbh for artificial intelligence", saying that the scale and participation reflect a historic moment for India’s digital journey.

India, Greece discuss enhancing maritime cooperation

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, met Greek Navy General Staff chief Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras here on Monday, with discussions focused on enhancing maritime cooperation through navy-to-navy and joint exercises and training exchanges.

'Less than 30 per cent of children diagnosed with cancer survive in Pakistan'

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:41 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Around 10,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in Pakistan each year, but fewer than 30 per cent of them survive due to delayed diagnosis, limited treatment facilities and financial difficulties, health experts stated at an awareness session, local media reported on Monday.