February 18, 2026 8:32 AM

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India defeat Nepal in Group A match of ACC Women’s Asia Cup

In Cricket, India registered a dominant seven-wicket victory over Nepal in the Group A match of the ongoing ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament yesterday, securing a place in the semifinals. With this win, India registered their second win in Group A in three matches. India are placed at th...

February 18, 2026 8:11 AM

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French President Emmanuel Macron invites PM Modi to G7 Summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 52nd G7 Summit, which will be presided over by France in 2026. In a press statement in Mumbai, Mr Macron called for an ad hoc meeting between India and France to reach an agreement on the international agenda ahead of t...

February 18, 2026 8:07 AM

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Ash Wednesday is being observed today

Ash Wednesday is being observed today. It signifies the beginning of the 40 day lent by Christians all around the world. Devotional services will be held every day from today and they will end on Easter Sunday when the resurrection of Christ is celebrated. Churchgoers will receive ashes on their for...

February 18, 2026 7:57 AM

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: India to take on Netherlands in Group A match

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, three matches are scheduled for today. Defending champions India will take on the Netherlands in a Group A match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will start at 7 PM local time.    In Group A, Pakistan will take on Namibia in a clash at the Sinhalese Sp...

February 18, 2026 7:55 AM

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Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson passes away

Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist and two-time US presidential candidate, has died. He was 84. Jackson, a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. had been hospitalised in recent months and was under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy. He died last morning, his son said.    According to ...

February 18, 2026 7:29 AM

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Maximum temperatures to fall by 2–4 °C across northwest India, says IMD

The India Meteorological Department, IMD has forecast thunderstorms and hailstorms over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and East Rajasthan today. Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds is expected over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Rajasthan for the day. The Met Department has also pre...

February 18, 2026 7:35 AM

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PM Modi invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited his Bangladeshi counterpart, Tarique Rahman, to visit India along with his family. In a letter to Mr Rahman, PM Modi expressed his eagerness to work closely with the BNP leader to further strengthen the multifaceted bilateral relationship between the two nati...

February 18, 2026 7:21 AM

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit West Bengal today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a day-long visit to West Bengal today. Upon his arrival in Kolkata, Mr Shah will proceed to the ISKCON headquarters at Mayapur in Nodia to commemorate the 152nd birth anniversary of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur. His itinerary includes a high-level m...