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Varun Chakravarthy shares major update on Abhishek Sharma, reveals if he will play vs Pakistan in Colombo

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Varun Chakravarthy shares major update on Abhishek Sharma, reveals if he will play vs Pakistan in Colombo

New Delhi: India opener Abhishek Sharma missed the T20 World Cup 2026 fixture against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi due to a stomach infection. The youngster had to undergo medical tests at a hospital and although he was discharged shortly after, he was not fully fit in time for the game. With Abhishek unavailable, Sanju Samson was promoted to open the innings and made an immediate impact, scoring 22 off just eight deliveries. However, he once again failed to capitalise on the start. After the match, spinner Varun Chakravarthy offered a positive update, saying Abhishek could…

India register comfortable 93-run win over Namibia despite sloppy batting performance in Delhi

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Feb

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India register comfortable 93-run win over Namibia despite sloppy batting performance in Delhi

New Delhi: India made it two wins in two at the T20 World Cup 2026 with a victory over Namibia on February 12, moving a step closer to the Super 8 stage. They won by 93 runs, but it wasn’t a flawless performance from the Suryakumar Yadav-led side. A similar trend was visible in the opener against the USA and with Pakistan up next, there are a few areas that need tightening. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya did the bulk of the scoring. Kishan tore into the bowling, scoring 61 runs off…

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7 islands ruled by animals: From pigs and cats to monkeys and deadly snakes |

Not all of Earth belongs to humans. It seems some islands are ruled by creatures great and small. From pigs to snakes, cats to seals, there are places where animals call the shots. Humans might visit, snap a few photos, and maybe leave some food. But really? The locals are in charge. Some of these islands are tiny, some larger. Some are famous, others nearly unknown. Each has its own story. It appears the animals thrive because humans either left long ago or simply cannot compete. Curious travellers might be drawn in, but it’s easy to forget who really rules…

Tarique Rahman, BNP chief, wins both constituencies as counting of votes continues for Bangladesh elections

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Feb

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Tarique Rahman, BNP chief, wins both constituencies as counting of votes continues for Bangladesh elections

Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman has won both the constituencies he contested as counting of votes was underway on Thursday after Bangladeshis cast ballots in the crucial general elections to elect a new government to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the Awami League regime in August 2024. Citing BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan, the Dhaka Tribune reported that Rahman secured victories in the Dhaka-17 and Bogra-6 constituencies. He had contested the elections from these two seats. BNP takes lead on 60 seats Latest vote counting trends from Bangladesh’s February…

IPL set to return to Chinnaswamy as Karnataka government grants permission, 35000 fans to be allowed

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Feb

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IPL set to return to Chinnaswamy as Karnataka government grants permission, 35000 fans to be allowed

Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet has cleared Royal Challengers Bengaluru to play their IPL 2026 home matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The ground had been barred from hosting fixtures after the June 4 stampede during RCB’s first IPL title celebrations. The incident also led to the Women’s World Cup final being shifted from Bengaluru to Navi Mumbai. On the evening of February 12, the state government lifted the ban, allowing matches to resume at the venue, though certain conditions will apply. “The cabinet agreed with certain conditions as per the Cunha report. He had mentioned certain conditions in the report,…

Imran Khan loses 85% vision in right eye, Pakistan Supreme Court orders urgent medical evaluation

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Feb

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Imran Khan loses 85% vision in right eye, Pakistan Supreme Court orders urgent medical evaluation

Islamabad: Pakistan's Supreme Court has directed an immediate medical evaluation of former Prime Minister Imran Khan after a report revealed that he has lost 85 per cent of the vision in his right eye. The order followed a submission by Barrister Salman Safdar, appointed as amicus curiae, who met Khan inside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail and noted that the former Prime Minister now retains only 15 per cent vision in his right eye. A video circulating online showed Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, breaking down upon learning that he can see only 15 per cent. The court also instructed jail authorities to…

Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra among other IT stocks that fell up to 5% today – Here’s why

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Feb

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Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra among other IT stocks that fell up to 5% today – Here’s why

The weakness also dragged the Nifty 50, with the benchmark trading at 25,849.50, down by 104.35 or 0.40 per cent, at the time of writing the report. Mumbai: Shares of information technology (IT) companies like Infosys, TCS and Wipro fell up to 5 per cent in the early trading session on Thursday, February 12, 2026, amid a sell-off in global technology stocks. Most stocks were under pressure, with the Nifty IT Index dropping 4.62 per cent today, making it the top sectoral loser. The weakness also dragged the Nifty 50, with the benchmark trading at 25,849.50, down by 104.35 or…

Accused flees as Bengal cops blame Noida standoff

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Feb

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Accused flees as Bengal cops blame Noida standoff

A team of West Bengal Police reached Noida to investigate the alleged circulation of “leaked” private chats of Trinamool Congress (RMC) MP Mahua Moitra, with officials claiming that the accused managed to escape despite an arrest warrant due to alleged intervention by local police. The controversy began after a screenshot was posted on social media platform X, claiming to show a private conversation between Moitra and poll strategist Prashant Kishor. The post quickly went viral, being described online as a “love chat”. Moitra filed a written complaint at Krishnanagar Kotwali police station in Nadia district on February 7,…

Ishan Kishan wreaks havoc on JJ Smit, smashes 28 runs in an over against Namibia

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Feb

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Ishan Kishan wreaks havoc on JJ Smit, smashes 28 runs in an over against Namibia

New Delhi: India’s Ishan Kishan performed exceptionally well against Namibia in game 18 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides took on each other at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on February 12, and India came in to bat first after losing the toss. The early stages of the game saw India opener Ishan Kishan put forth an exceptional performance. Putting forth an impeccable showing, Kishan amassed 61 runs in 24 deliveries, but it was the 6th over where Kishan went into carnage mode. Taking on JJ Smit in the final over of the powerplay, Kishan…

Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Close contest between BNP and Jammat; Tarique Rahman takes lead

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Feb

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Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Close contest between BNP and Jammat; Tarique Rahman takes lead

Dhaka: As the counting of votes is underway for the 13th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh on Thursday, early trends indicate a close contest between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami, with both sides neck and neck across several constituencies. BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is leading comfortably in his constituency. According to Dhaka Tribune, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is leading in 22 seats, while Jamaat-e-Islami is ahead in 10 seats. The National Citizens Party (NCP) has not taken the lead in any constituency so far. Bangladesh voted to select a new government Bangladesh today voted in a crucial general election to choose a…