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Afghanistan's coach Jonathan Trott bids an emotional farewell after the team's exit from the T20 World Cup. Reflecting on his tenure, Trott shared his gratitude and pride in witnessing the growth of players both on and off the field

Japan’s Rei Sakamoto and Britain’s Oliver Crawford will meet in the men’s singles semi-finals of the 2026 Delhi Open. Top Indian doubles players also advanced, keeping hopes alive for a home title at the ATP Challenger event

India, the first team to arrive in Australia for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, are settling into their training in Perth ahead of their first match against Vietnam on March 4. The team is highly motivated and ready for competition

India’s 26-member squad for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 has been revealed. The team, placed in Group C, will face Vietnam, Japan, and Chinese Taipei in the group stage, with hopes of qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 enters its Super 8 phase, with high-stakes clashes between powerhouse teams. Pakistan, India, and other heavyweights will fight for semi-final spots in a single round-robin format. Zimbabwe’s unexpected rise adds to the excitement

Kerala Health Minister Veena George has ordered a detailed probe after scissors were found inside a woman’s abdomen five years after surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. An expert panel will review the case and examine accountability and safety procedures

A homoeopathy college professor in Kalaburagi was allegedly assaulted by a student after stopping him from copying during an internal exam. The college has informed the parents, but no police complaint has been filed so far

Kerala’s revised electoral roll now has 2.69 crore voters after the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The final list will be published on February 21 and used for the upcoming Assembly elections, officials said after reviewing applications and corrections

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the US-India partnership is crucial for making AI benefits accessible worldwide. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, he highlighted cooperation, strong supply chains and investments as key to building an inclusive and secure technology ecosystem

India is working on a collaborative model involving the government, philanthropists and private sector to provide affordable AI computing access. Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg said equitable, inclusive and trustworthy AI systems are key to future development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roundtable meeting with AI and deeptech startup CEOs in New Delhi, stressing data governance, ethical innovation and India-focused solutions. He highlighted the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture, healthcare and education in the mother tongue

Indian Youth Congress workers staged a ‘shirtless protest’ at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, raising slogans against the government and the India-US trade deal. Police arrested four protesters as BJP and Congress traded sharp accusations

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to impose a 50 per cent import duty on apples, warning that the interim Indo-US trade deal could harm Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture sector and increase unemployment

A wedding in Fatehpur district was called off after a dispute over the bride’s pet dog led to a violent clash between two families, injuring five people. Police intervened and mediated, but the bride refused to proceed with the marriage

Signing the accord offers the symbolic advantage of a “seat at the high table,” but strategic caution must guide New Delhi’s choices

Resilient semiconductor networks are essential in a world increasingly shaped by supply chain weaponisation

India has joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence. The move aims to boost economic security, deepen bilateral ties, and promote resilient, innovation-driven technology cooperation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced a partnership with IBM to train one lakh youth in AI, cybersecurity and quantum computing over the next three to five years, aiming to build a future-ready technology workforce in the state

Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said the convergence of artificial intelligence and biological intelligence can transform healthcare by enabling predictive medicine, regenerative science and preventive care. She added that India’s digital infrastructure gives it an edge in leading this global shift

Tantri Kantarar Rajeevar has accused the Pinarayi Vijayan government of political revenge after getting bail in the Sabarimala gold theft case. The Kollam Vigilance Court said the prosecution failed to establish a direct link between him and the alleged theft

Tension prevailed in Sihora town of Jabalpur district after members of two communities clashed, leading to stone-pelting and vandalism. Police fired tear gas to disperse the mob and arrested 49 people. Authorities said the situation is under control

The Supreme Court has directed the deployment of serving and former district judges to assist the Election Commission in West Bengal’s special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The court also issued strict directions to ensure timely completion of the process

The Supreme Court has ordered that the murder trial against YSRCP MLC Anantha Satya Udaya Bhaskara Rao be completed by November 30, flagging alleged police collusion and issuing strict timelines for investigation, charges and witness examination

Fresh tension prevailed in Karnataka’s Bagalkote after stone-pelting incidents during a procession despite prohibitory orders. Police resorted to a mild lathi-charge and arrested eight people. Authorities said the situation is under control and security has been tightened