T20 WC: Batting Powerplay could be crucial in deciding winner of India-Pakistan clash, says Finch

IANS | February 13, 2026 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Maximising the batting Powerplay will be crucial to determining the winner of the high-stakes India-Pakistan clash in the Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo, said former Australia captain Aaron Finch. The last time these two teams met, India beat Pakistan thrice, including in the final, to win the Asia Cup in the UAE.

T20 WC: Cricket fraternity lauds Zimbabwe's clinical win over Australia

IANS | February 13, 2026 6:08 PM

Colombo, Feb 13 (IANS) The cricket fraternity on Friday rose in unanimity to hail Zimbabwe's magnificent performance as they beat the 2021 T20 World Cup champions Australia by 23 runs in their second match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.

Israeli envoy hails India-US trade deal

IANS | February 13, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Friday, welcomed the India-US trade deal, terming it a "very important development", which opens more opportunities for economic cooperation.

India's auto industry in top gear, sales hit all-time high in January

IANS | February 13, 2026 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The domestic passenger vehicle sales grew 12.6 per cent (year-on-year) to 449,616 units in January, compared to 399,386 units in January 2025, according to data released by industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Friday.

Abishan Jeevinth tells Vijay Deverakonda: Feeling really grateful and happy!

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:57 PM

Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS)Young director and actor Abishan Jeevinth, whose most recent film 'With Love' has gone on to emerge as another hit, on Friday thanked Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda for his appreciation and kind words and for the "great conversation" he had got to have with him.

Hamas retracting from demilitarisation: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Accusing Hamas of retracting from demilitarisation, Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Friday expressed confidence that the US and other nations that are part of 'Board of Peace' will pressurise the terror group to fulfil its promises and let Gaza's reconstruction begin.

Over 300 students to pitch real-world AI solutions at India’s largest GenAI ‘Buildathon’

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The national finale of India’s largest 'GenAI Innovation Challenge' will be held here on February 17, during a session at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’, where over 300 students will get the opportunity to pitch their AI-solutions on a global stage to solve real-world social issues, it was announced on Friday.

Rani Mukerji shares how social alertness can prevent crimes against women

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:49 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji, who is currently basking in the success of her recent release, "Mardaani 3", reflected on how social alertness can play a crucial role in preventing crimes against women.

T20 WC: A lot of our success was built after losing the final in 2016, says former England captain Buttler

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) England’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign has already delivered drama and déjà vu in equal measure. Now free from leadership responsibilities but still one of the senior-most figures in the squad, Jos Buttler reflected on England’s white-ball transformation over the past decade, a journey that began after their early exit from the 2015 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Vetri-starrer 'Buried' shooting wrapped up

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:38 PM

Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) The makers of director Haroon's eagerly awaited investigative thriller 'Buried', featuring actor Vetri best known for his performance in the critically acclaimed action entertainer '8 Thotakkal', have now announced that the unit has completed the film's shooting.