T20 WC: Varun's devastating spell was the game-breaker, says Namibia skipper Erasmus

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:51 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus said India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy's devastating spell was the game-breaker in his team's 93-run defeat in their Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. Chakravarthy ended any lingering hopes of an upset result by picking three wickets within his ten balls after Namibia were 85/2 and effectively settle the contest in India’s favour.

Sensex, Nifty dip sharply as IT stocks plummet over AI fears

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:46 AM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) The Indian equity markets posted notable losses early on Friday as IT stocks plummeted for the second consecutive session tracking weakness in US tech stocks over AI fears.

T20 WC: Basic plan is to take wickets and keep attacking the stumps, says Chakaravarthy

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy said he focused on perfecting his basic plan of taking wickets aplenty and continuing to attack the stumps helped him pick a three-wicket haul which broke the back of Namibia’s chase and gave the co-hosts a massive 93-run victory in a Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.

Big B on growing up with less, calls excess ‘an unbalanced balance’

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:38 AM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a contemplative note on the idea of excess and the lingering imprint of one’s early years, saying that the joy of limited means can never truly be replaced by abundance acquired later in life.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh congratulates BNP, Tarique Rahman on landmark election win

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:37 AM

Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its chairperson, Tarique Rahman, on their landmark victory.

Tech giant Apple to open its 6th store in India on Feb 26

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:35 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) US tech giant Apple on Friday unveiled the barricade for Apple Borivali, its sixth store in India and second in Mumbai -- in a market which has seen the company's production and exports touching new highs.

T20 WC: Erasmus showed the world again what he’s got with the ball, says Williams

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:32 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Namibia head coach Craig Williams praised Gerhard Erasmus for picking career-best figures of 4-20 against India despite his team suffering a 93-run defeat in their Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday evening, adding that the skipper showed the world yet again about his skills with the ball.

'Look forward to working with you': PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s win in Bangladesh elections

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman for leading his party, the BNP, to a decisive victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary elections.

T20 WC: All are in good touch, looking to use the power play as much as we can, says Kishan

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India’s top order has made no secret of its intent since winning the Men’s T20 World Cup title they won in 2024: attack the powerplay, set the tempo, and let rest of the depth carry them beyond 200. On Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Ishan Kishan embodied that clarity by hitting a fiery 24-ball 61, and was one of the architects of the record 93-run win over Namibia.

Manushi Chhillar: I’m actually heavier than I’ve ever been, but I’m also stronger

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:17 AM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Former beauty queen and actress Manushi Chhillar says she no longer sees the weighing scale as a marker of fitness, adding that she is currently heavier than ever before but also stronger.