T20 WC: Farooq, Jawad come in as unchanged Canada elect to bat against UAE

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) An unchanged Canada have won the toss and elected to bat first against UAE in a Group D clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. Both teams are looking to get their first win of the ongoing competition. The pitch for this clash will be the one used for the India-Namibia game on Thursday evening.

Harshvardhan Rane reveals the first thing he did after landing in Dallas

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:43 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Actor Harshvardhan Rane revealed the first thing he did after landing in Dallas, U.S.

Sasikumar, Chaithra J Achar along with 'My Lord' team offer prayers at Tiruvannamalai temple

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:34 PM

Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) Actors Sasikumar and Chaithra J Achar, who play the lead in director Raju Murugan's satirical entertainer 'My Lord' on Friday offered prayers at the world famous Annamalaiyar temple in Tiruvannamalai, ahead of their film's release.

India, Israel to deepen AI cooperation at global summit next week

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India and Israel’s cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), climate innovation and digital transformation is focused on real-world challenges, from resilient agriculture and future-ready skills to responsible AI applications, an official statement said on Friday.

Budget session: Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 9

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Friday till March 9, marking the conclusion of the first phase of the on-going Budget Session of Parliament.

Dulquer Salmaan's 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara' in final phase, says Sujith Sarang

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:22 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IANS) Sujith Sarang, the cinematographer of director Pavan Sadineni's upcoming film 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara', featuring actors Dulquer Salmaan and Satvika Veeravalli in the lead, has now dropped a brief but important update on the film.

Afghanistan minister slams neighbouring nations for forced deportation of Afghan refugees

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:16 PM

Kabul, Feb 13 (IANS) Afghanistan's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Ataullah Omari has slammed neighbouring nations for their policy of deporting Afghan refugees, saying that host nations have deported refugees breaching humanitarian principles, human rights and refugee rights, local media reported on Friday.

Allu Arjun says he ‘missed being’ at brother Allu Sirish’s ‘Pasupu’ ceremony, feels the FOMO

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:16 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) South star Allu Arjun, on Friday, shared a video from his brother Allu Sirish’s ‘pasupu’ ceremony, further expressing how much he missed it as he couldn’t attend it due to his packed shooting schedule.

Pakistan suffering from consequences of ruling elite that considered militancy as asset: Report

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:11 PM

London, Feb 13 (IANS) Pakistan is not only suffering from militancy but also suffering from the consequences of a ruling elite that considered militancy as a strategic asset, governance as an inconvenience and accountability as a foreign concept, a report has stated.

‘He goes too deep in the crease’: Gavaskar flags Samson’s flaw ahead of India-Pakistan clash

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar pointed out technical flaws in Sanju Samson’s approach after the wicket-keeper batter threw his wicket on 22 runs against Namibia, in India's second match of the T20 World Cup 2026, played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.