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India maintain clean sheet in group stage after strong win over Dutch in T20 World Cup 2026
18
Feb
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India maintain clean sheet in group stage after strong win over Dutch in T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi: India will head into the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight unbeaten after maintaining a clean sheet in the group stage of the tournament. The defending champions, eyeing history, defeated the Netherlands in their last league-stage match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 18 by 17 runs. India have won all four of their matches in the league stage to remain on top of Group A. They displayed a strong performance with the bat on what seemed to be a slightly sluggish pitch before their bowlers did well enough to hold off a spirited…
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Smoke, explosions near Tehran spark alarm amid US-Iran nuclear tensions
18
Feb
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World

Smoke, explosions near Tehran spark alarm amid US-Iran nuclear tensions

Tehran: A significant fire broke out in Iran's Tehran province on February 18 (Wednesday), with thick black smoke rising over a building in Parand city, as reported by state broadcaster IRIB. Social media videos captured the towering plume blanketing the sky, accompanied by initial claims of a powerful explosion at the scene. Amid heightened regional anxiety, the incident quickly drew widespread attention online. Official explanation points to reed fire Iranian authorities swiftly clarified that the smoke stemmed from reeds igniting along the nearby riverbank, not a structural blast. The Parand Fire Department confirmed firefighters were actively battling the blaze, with…
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5 real estate hotspots in Lucknow driving the residential market in 2026
18
Feb
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Lifestyle

5 real estate hotspots in Lucknow driving the residential market in 2026

Lucknowโ€™s residential real estate market is showing a stable growth in 2026. The โ€˜City of Nawabs and Kebabsโ€™, is a heritage-centric destination. The capital city of Uttar Pradesh is experiencing well planned urban expansion, rising end-user demand, and growing investor interest. Thanks to better road, air and rail connectivity, well-planned societies, expressway access, the city is attracting homebuyers and developers alike. Gone are the days when Lucknowโ€™s real estate growth was event-driven. Today, the city has evolved through planned infrastructure, better connectivity and buyers demand. Based on market trends, here are five real real-estate hotspots in Lucknow in 2026.(Canva)
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IND vs NED T20 World Cup 2026 Cricket Score LIVE: India vs Netherlands Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Team, Playing XI
18
Feb
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IND vs NED T20 World Cup 2026 Cricket Score LIVE: India vs Netherlands Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Team, Playing XI

New Delhi: India have made a strong 193/6 in their 20 overs of the clash against the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Shivam Dube scored a strong 66 from 31 balls, while Hardik Pandya also made a fine 30 from 21 deliveries. The two put up a 76-run stand to take the Men in Blue to a good total. This was an inning of two halves as the Indian batters were put in some trouble in the first half, but they recovered well in the second half.ย Abhishek Sharma departed for yet another duck, while India lose Ishan Kishan for…
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Abhishek Sharma achieves major unwanted records as opener completes hat trick of ducks in T20 World Cup 2026
18
Feb
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Abhishek Sharma achieves major unwanted records as opener completes hat trick of ducks in T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi: Abhishek Sharma was off to the worst possible start in the T20 World Cup 2026 as the star batter was dismissed for yet another duck in the clash against the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 18. Abhishek, the World No.1 batter, has been dismissed for three consecutive ducks in the tournament as he fell to off-spinner Aryan Dutt. Abhishek has now achieved several unwanted records after his yet another duck in the tournament. His three ducks are now the most by an Indian player in a single edition of a T20 World…
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Rahul Gandhi slams AI Summit over Galgotias robodog issue
18
Feb
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Politics

Rahul Gandhi slams AI Summit over Galgotias robodog issue

The Congress party has ramped up its criticism of the Narendra Modi government following allegations that Galgotias University attempted to pass off a Chinese-made robotic dog as a homegrown innovation. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi dismissed the AI summit as a "disorganised PR spectacle", while the party labelled the incident "brazenly shameless". ย  Writing on X, the Congress leader remarked: "Instead of leveraging Indiaโ€™s talent and data, the AI summit is a disorganised PR spectacle - Indian data up for sale, Chinese products showcased." ย  The opposition party claimed that the controversy has turned India into…
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What happens if jewellery gets stolen from bank locker? Know your rights, rules and compensation options
18
Feb
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Business

What happens if jewellery gets stolen from bank locker? Know your rights, rules and compensation options

New Delhi: A bank locker is generally considered the most trusted place to store valuable jewellery and important documents. However, if items get stolen from the locker itself, what options are available to the customer? How much responsibility does the bank hold and how can compensation be claimed? There is often confusion around these questions. Here is what the rules say and what steps you must take if your valuables are stolen. A bank locker is a secure metal box kept inside the strong room or vault of a bank. This facility is meant for customers who want to store…
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Pakistan manage to reach Super 8 of T20 World Cup 2026, defeat Namibia by 102 runs
18
Feb
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Pakistan manage to reach Super 8 of T20 World Cup 2026, defeat Namibia by 102 runs

Colombo: The Pakistan cricket team has managed to reach the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2026 as they defeated Namibia by 102 runs in a must-win game on Wednesday. This is also Pakistan's biggest win in terms of runs in the history of Tthe 20 World Cup.ย The match was played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Sri Lanka's Colombo where Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. Riding on the century of openingย batter Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan posted a mammoth target of 200 runs against Namibia. Farhan led the charge with a blistering unbeaten 100 off just…
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Al-Qaeda rapidly expanding, strength now 50 times higher than before, says UN monitor
18
Feb
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World

Al-Qaeda rapidly expanding, strength now 50 times higher than before, says UN monitor

New Delhi: The United Nations has issued a serious warning about one of the world's most dangerous terrorist organisations, stating that despite international preventive measures, Al-Qaeda has grown significantly stronger in recent years. According to the UN, the group now has fifty times more members than it did during the 9/11 attacks, which had killed nearly 3,000 people in the United States. Notably, it was Al-Qaeda that executed the devastating 9/11 strike. What the new report reveals According to a report by The Times of London, the UN monitoring team has concluded that Al-Qaeda and its affiliated groups currently have…
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Coal India to ONGC: Shares of these companies to trade ex-date today, check dividend amount and other details
18
Feb
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Business

Coal India to ONGC: Shares of these companies to trade ex-date today, check dividend amount and other details

Mumbai: Indian equity markets traded with a mildly positive yet cautious undertone and ended Tuesday's session on a positive note.ย  The Nifty ended 42.65ย  points higher at 25,725.40, while the Sensex was up by 173.81 points at 83,450.96. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned buyers in the last trading session and offloaded equities worth Rs 995.21 crore. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) too bought equities worth Rs 187.04 crore. Amid this volatility, there is an opportunity for investors to earn some additional profit from their investment as stocks of several companies are set to trade ex-date for dividend. Investors must not that…
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