Black Box reports Q3 FY26 results with revenue growth and strategic expansion

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Black Box Limited, a leading provider of digital infrastructure solutions, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The Company delivered sustained growth, with improvements across revenue and operating profit, driven by broad-based performance across its key markets.

Dev-Sinha to lead Indian charge as Sweeny-Watanabe top doubles field at Delhi Open

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Australia’s Dane Sweeny and Japan’s Seita Watanabe will headline a competitive doubles field at the Delhi Open 2026, set to be held at the DLTA Complex from February 16 to 22. Leading the Indian challenge will be S D Prajwal Dev and Nitin Kumar Sinha, the highest-ranked all-Indian duo in the main draw. Dev (219) and Sinha (243) will look to capitalise on familiar home conditions as they take on a seasoned international field.

‘Strike lacks broad support’: Major trade bodies oppose nationwide protest

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Several labour organisations from different states on Thursday distanced themselves from the nationwide strike call given by certain trade unions, describing it as “politically motivated” and asserting that it does not reflect the broader interests of workers.

Pakistan: Police intensifies crackdown on Afghan nationals, 5,439 detained in Rawalpindi

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:14 PM

Islamabad, Feb 12 (IANS) Police has intensified its crackdown on undocumented foreigners in Pakistan, with 5,439 illegal Afghan nationals detained in a holding centre in Rawalpindi, local media reported on Thursday.

Defence Ministry okays Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France

IANS | February 12, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force, according to reliable sources.

T20 WC: Wayne Madsen misses out as Italy opt to bowl against Nepal

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:56 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Italy have won the toss and elected to bat against Nepal in their second match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Italy's captain, Wayne Madsen, is missing the match due to injury; Harry Manenti is captaining the side.

Rahul snaps at reporters, when questioned about ‘privilege’ motion against him

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi lost his cool at a section of media persons on Thursday, as they questioned him about a possible privilege motion against him by the ruling party in the ongoing Budget session.

Polio campaign falls short in Pakistan as nearly 1 mn children remain unvaccinated

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Nearly one million children were missed and more than 53,000 families refused vaccination during Pakistan’s latest nationwide polio campaign, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of eradication efforts, a report has said.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka decimate Oman to clinch 105-run win in Group B clash

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:40 PM

Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance to register a comfortable 105-run victory over Oman in their Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Violence rages across Bangladesh during crucial parliamentary election

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:35 PM

Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) Violence continues to rage across Bangladesh as the country votes during the 13th parliamentary election on Thursday. Nasiruddin Patwari, a candidate for the 11-party alliance and leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP), was reportedly attacked as he was visiting a polling booth in the Dhaka-8 constituency.