T20 WC: Important for you to come with your A game to every match, says Tilak Varma

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India’s left-handed batter Tilak Varma has cautioned over underestimating any opponent at the Men’s T20 World Cup, saying the tournament's short format means "any team can defeat anyone" and that one has to come up with their A game in every match. Defending champions India will take on Namibia in their second Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday evening.

Paromita retains lead, Uma a stroke behind in BPGC Ladies Amateur Open

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:42 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Overnight leader Paromita Mukherjee of Bengaluru continued her good form to finish the second day at the top of the leaderboard with a two-day score of 161 in the 14th WIGA BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club (BPGC) in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Pakistan has structurally inadequate whistleblower protection framework: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:42 PM

Islamabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Pakistan presents an interesting scenario, where whistleblower protections are inadequate, weak and only symbolic, thus showcasing longstanding failures in political accountability, contractual implementation and regulatory independence, a report has stated.

T20 WC: Haider approved replacement of Zohaib in UAE squad

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday approved Haider Shah as a replacement for Muhammad Zohaib in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) squad.

Pakistan presents Balochistan as global investment opportunity, treats it as permanent security threat internally: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:27 PM

Quetta, Feb 11 (IANS) The coordinated attacks conducted recently by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have once again exposed the fragility of Pakistan's Balochistan province, a report has highlighted.

UP: Azamgarh’s Suhel Dev University, established in 2021, turns major centre of higher education

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:13 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Maharaja Suhel Dev University, set up in Azamgarh in 2021, has emerged as a major centre of higher education in the state and is witnessing a large turnout of students from the city and adjoining areas, pursuing studies after their schooling, in specialised streams.

Akhilesh terms UP Budget 'farewell' exercise, says BJP's exit certain

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:09 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday termed the Uttar Pradesh Budget for 2026–27 a "farewell Budget", alleging that despite its large size, the Yogi Adityanath government has failed to effectively utilise allocated funds across key sectors.

T20 WC: 'We want to keep adapting,' says Head after Australia crush Ireland in campaign opener

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:06 PM

Colombo, Feb 11 (IANS) Australia stand-in captain Travis Head said that the team is ready to adapt themselves to different situations and challenges after they registered a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland in their opening T20 World Cup 2026 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

Surbhi Jyoti says 'Our greatest adventure begins' as she announces her first pregnancy

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:05 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Popular television actress Surbhi Jyoti has announced her first pregnancy with husband Sumit Suri with an adorable social media post.

‘No data sold, no compromises made’: BJP’s point-by-point rebuttal to LoP Rahul’s charges

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a forceful counter of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s litany of charges, including selling out the nation, surrendering before foreign forces and compromising India’s interests. From BJP spokespersons to Union Ministers, the party has put out facts to puncture Rahul's claims.