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Abhishek Sharma to get dropped? India coach makes fresh admission amid poor form

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 12:40
India opener Abhishek Sharma has struggled in the T20 World Cup with three ducks, but the team management continues to back him. Coach Morne Morkel said there is no talk of dropping him. Sunil Gavaskar feels pressure is affecting his game and advised him to build innings patiently. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said Abhishek showed good form in the nets and should bounce back in the Super 8s.
Categories: National News

'Not a negotiated document': India clarifies signing UN statement condemning Israel

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 12:21
​​India was among more than 100 countries and international organisations that condemned Israel's ongoing efforts to consolidate control over the West Bank in a joint statement at the UN, saying such measures violated international law and undermined the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region. India endorsed the statement late on Wednesday, just before the deadline for joint condemnation lapsed.
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'Angry youth won't stay silent': Congress defends shirtless protest at AI summit

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 12:11
The Indian Youth Congress staged a shirtless protest at the AI Summit, calling the Prime Minister "compromised" and highlighting the anger of unemployed youth. The group stated their demonstration was against perceived compromises on national interests. The protest drew sharp criticism from the BJP, accusing the Congress of attempting to humiliate India.
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Pak hockey in turmoil: Federation bans captain, then revokes after PHF chief resigns

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:50
Pakistan's government has overturned a two-year ban on national hockey captain Ammad Shakeel Butt, deeming the action by the former PHF president "illegal and unconstitutional." The ban followed Butt's criticism of federation mismanagement during a disastrous Australia tour, where players faced poor accommodation and unpaid allowances. The Prime Minister's appointee reversed the ban, aiming to repair damage to Pakistan hockey.
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Alysa Liu Family: Father Arthur, surrogacy journey & siblings

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:30
Milano Cortina Winter Olympics gold medalist Alysa Liu is known for her success on the ice, but her life at home is just as special. The American figure skater grew up in a large and unique family in California. She is the oldest of five children. Her father, Arthur Liu, raised all five kids as a single parent. Alysa has often spoken about how important her family is to her life and career.
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Watch: What is Pax Silica?

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:18
India has formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative focused on artificial intelligence and secure supply chains, signalling a reset in India-U.S. ties after a turbulent year. Pax Silica is aimed at protecting technology supply chains from strategic vulnerabilities — particularly amid concerns over China’s dominance in critical sectors.
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India AI Summit 2026 Day 5 LIVE: At least 10 Youth Congress members detained for staging protest at expo hall

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:14
Andhra Pradesh Govt. signed seven MoUs for enhancement of skills and infrastructure creation in Quantum Computing and AI sectors
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Cash-for-jobs allegation: Will face the case legally, says K.N. Nehru

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:14
The Madras High Court, earlier on Friday, ordered the registration of an FIR based on the materials shared by the ED
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Stones thrown at Shivaji Jayanti procession, meat shops in Bagalkot in Karnataka

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:12
Eight persons being questioned, say police
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Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in ‘grips, chokes’ placed on PM: Rahul Gandhi on India-U.S. trade deal

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:08
India is going to become a "data colony" with this deal, the LoP in Lok Sabha claimed
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U.S. negotiating with India on Venezuelan oil sale to help diversity its sources, Envoy Sergio Gor says

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:03
A final trade ​deal with India will be signed “sooner than later” as a “few tweaking points” are required, he added
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Kerala HC upholds sentence of two PDP activists accused of murdering SFI activist

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:03
The duo had been convicted by a trial court on the charge of murdering Sakeer and for causing grievous injuries to his father
Categories: National News

‘James Bond-style’ bunker: Why a crypto firm is buying more gold than most central banks

Times of India - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:00
Crypto giant Tether is now a leading gold buyer, acquiring nearly two tonnes weekly, surpassing many nations. This move, driven by its tokenized gold product and diversification strategy, sees the company amassing significant bullion reserves. Tether's substantial gold purchases are reshaping global demand, with its holdings now rivaling central bank levels.
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Ancestral property not immune from attachment under PMLA: Delhi HC

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:00
A Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja observed that the law has no exception carved out for ancestral or inherited properties in matters of attachment in money laundering proceedings
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Noted Bengali author 'Shankar' dies at 93

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:58
Mani Shankar Mukhopadhay’s novel ‘Chowringee’ was widely regarded as one of the most popular authors in Bengali literature
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SIR hearing Highlights: SC directs assignment of judicial officers to complete SIR in West Bengal, calls it an ‘extraordinary situation’

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:58
The Chief Justice of India said the West Bengal government and the Election Commission would have to understand that unless SIR is not completed there would be serious consequences
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Congress appoints Vinod Jakhar as NSUI president

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:56
The Congress also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing NSUI chief, Varun Choudhary, appreciating his work and leadership
Categories: National News

Petitions filed to use top court as platform to ‘embarrass’ States ahead of polls, says SC

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:52
Saying that the timing of such petitions “is suspect”, the court said these pleas are designed to drag it into a political fight; the SC was hearing a petition by an NGO against flex boards in Kerala
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Mundamveli residents assured of stop-gap solution to arrest leakage before monsoon; permanent structural solutions may delay further

Hindu - Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:52
Permanent solutions, including structural rectifications, are expected to take longer, with a tentative timeline set for the end of this year for select works
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