Trade, investment and technology in focus as PM Modi meets Swiss President during AI Impact Summit
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Thursday discussed strengthening of India-Switzerland collaboration in the economic sphere, including trade, investment and technology especially with the implementation of the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) that came into effect in October 2025. […]
US lawmakers urge Taiwan to boost defence budget
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) A bipartisan group of senior U.S. lawmakers has urged Taiwan’s leadership to significantly increase defence spending, warning that partial funding of a supplementary defence budget could weaken efforts to deter PRC “aggression”. U.S. Senators Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Pete Ricketts, and Chris Coons, along with Representatives […]
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace,’ pledges $10B for Gaza
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Thursday launched what he called the “,” a new forum of world leaders meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace, and announced a $10 billion U.S. contribution tied to postwar stabilisation and relief efforts in Gaza. “What we’re doing is a very simple piece. It’s called the […]
Arunachal explores Japanese investment, strengthens India-Japan cooperation
Itanagar, Feb 19 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, on Thursday, held discussions with a visiting Japanese delegation to explore potential investments in the state, officials said. A state government official said the talks focused on investment opportunities across priority sectors, with special emphasis on sustainable urban development, […]
T20 WC: All stats from West Indies’ 42-run win over Italy in Group C
Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) The West Indies continued their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2026 with a comprehensive 42-run victory over Italy in their final group stage match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. After being put in to bat, the West Indies posted a competitive 165/6 in 20 overs, courtesy […]
Sports lethal weapon against drugs, says Punjab CM at Kila Raipur Rural Olympics
Ludhiana, Feb 19 (IANS) At the historic Kila Raipur Rural Olympics, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced the sports budget would be enhanced in the forthcoming state Budget, underlining a determined push to channelise the energy of the youth into constructive avenues. Stating that bullock cart races, halted during the tenure of previous […]
Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir to be played in Hubballi
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Ranji Trophy 2025/26 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be staged at the KSCA Cricket Stadium in Hubballi from February 24, said the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday. Previously, a JKCA official told IANS that the final was likely to be held in Hubballi. “Taking […]
T20 WC: Ibrahim Zadran’s unbeaten 95 carries Afghanistan to 200/4 against Canada
Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Opener Ibrahim Zadran struck an unbeaten 95 — his second consecutive fifty — as Afghanistan posted 200/4 in 20 overs against Canada in their final Group D clash of the Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. Put in to bat first in what is also the […]
ATP Delhi Open 2026: Nagal exits after second-round loss; Banthia–Donski advances in doubles
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India’s top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal bowed out of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 after suffering a straight-sets defeat to Italy’s Federico Cina in the second round at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Thursday. Meanwhile, the top-seeded doubles pairing of Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski progressed to the […]
Football Australia names squad for home Women’s Asian Cup
Sydney, Feb 19 (IANS) Football Australia (FA) on Thursday named a 26-player squad for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. Head coach Joe Montemurro selected eight players set to feature at the tournament for the first time. The squad will be led by captain Sam Kerr, who is set to play at her fifth […]
