T20 WC: Canada players rue lack of game time, preparation as UAE pull off heist

IANS | February 13, 2026 11:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Canada's lack of competitive cricket proved to be costly as they surrendered a strong position to lose by five wickets to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Men’s T20 World Cup Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, with players citing limited preparation time and harsh winter conditions back home as contributing factors.

FIH Pro League: Belgium men power past Argentina as Kookaburras remain unbeaten in Hobart

IANS | February 13, 2026 11:03 PM

Rourkela (Odisha), Feb 13 (IANS) A strong second-half performance saw Belgium men safely sail past Argentina in a thrilling encounter in the Men's FIH Hockey Pro League at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Friday. Earlier in the day, Australia’s men had no trouble in overcoming Pakistan to extend their unbeaten run in Hobart, while Argentina’s women were made to work hard for their victory over an ever-improving Ireland.

Six PLFI operatives get 10 years' RI in terror and arms case

IANS | February 13, 2026 10:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Six operatives of the banned terror outfit People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) have been sentenced to ten years of rigorous imprisonment each by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Ranchi, Jharkhand.