West Indies seal 42-win vs Italy, top Group C with zero defeats
West Indies defeated Italy by 42 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match on Thursday. West Indies skipper Shai Hope scored 75(46), helping his team post 165-6, while Italy were bowled out for 123. West Indies emerged as table-toppers in Group C and entered Super Eights by winning all matches in group stage, like India and South Africa.
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West Indies defeated Italy by 42 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match on Thursday. West Indies skipper Shai Hope scored 75(46), helping his team post 165-6, while Italy were bowled out for 123. West Indies emerged as table-toppers in Group C and entered Super Eights by winning all matches in group stage, like India and South Africa.
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'Choice between dogs & Muslims is not difficult,' says Republican lawmaker; criticised
US Republican lawmaker Randy Fine is facing backlash for suggesting he'd choose dogs over Muslims. "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one," Fine wrote on X. He clarified his post was a response to Palestinian-American activist Nerdeen Kiswani saying people must give up dogs because "NYC is coming to Islam".
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US Republican lawmaker Randy Fine is facing backlash for suggesting he'd choose dogs over Muslims. "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one," Fine wrote on X. He clarified his post was a response to Palestinian-American activist Nerdeen Kiswani saying people must give up dogs because "NYC is coming to Islam".
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How will equity-oriented mutual funds be taxed in FY27?
Equity-oriented mutual funds in India, defined as schemes with at least 65% in domestic shares, face long-term capital gains tax of 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh if held over 12 months, and short-term gains are taxed at 20% if units are held for 12 months or less. Only gains accrued after January 31, 2018, shall be taxable in FY27.
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03:11 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Equity-oriented mutual funds in India, defined as schemes with at least 65% in domestic shares, face long-term capital gains tax of 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh if held over 12 months, and short-term gains are taxed at 20% if units are held for 12 months or less. Only gains accrued after January 31, 2018, shall be taxable in FY27.
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How did Italy fare in their first-ever T20 World Cup?
Italy managed to register a win in their first-ever T20 World Cup. In the T20 World Cup 2026, they defeated Nepal by 10 wickets, but lost to Scotland, England and the West Indies by 73, 24 and 42 runs, respectively. Ben Manenti scored the most runs (138) for Italy, while spinner Crishan Kalugamage was the highest wicket-taker with seven wickets.
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03:28 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Italy managed to register a win in their first-ever T20 World Cup. In the T20 World Cup 2026, they defeated Nepal by 10 wickets, but lost to Scotland, England and the West Indies by 73, 24 and 42 runs, respectively. Ben Manenti scored the most runs (138) for Italy, while spinner Crishan Kalugamage was the highest wicket-taker with seven wickets.
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Harmanpreet Kaur becomes most capped woman in int'l cricket
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made her 356th international appearance in the India-Australia second T20I on Thursday. She became the most-capped international player in women's cricket, surpassing former New Zealand skipper Suzie Bates, who has featured in 355 international games. In July last year, she had surpassed Mithali Raj to become India Women's most capped international player.
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03:18 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made her 356th international appearance in the India-Australia second T20I on Thursday. She became the most-capped international player in women's cricket, surpassing former New Zealand skipper Suzie Bates, who has featured in 355 international games. In July last year, she had surpassed Mithali Raj to become India Women's most capped international player.
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Supreme Court shuts case after 'Ghooskhor Pandat' makers drop title
The Supreme Court on Thursday shut the case against the Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Ghooskhor Pandat' movie after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed the court that he has withdrawn the title along with all publicity material. Pandey said in his affidavit that though the new title of the movie has not yet been finalised, it will not be similar to the earlier name.
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03:17 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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The Supreme Court on Thursday shut the case against the Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Ghooskhor Pandat' movie after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed the court that he has withdrawn the title along with all publicity material. Pandey said in his affidavit that though the new title of the movie has not yet been finalised, it will not be similar to the earlier name.
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How will taxation work for ELSS mutual funds in FY27?
Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) are equity-focused mutual funds with a three-year lock-in. Due to this lock-in, there is no short-term capital gains tax, while in FY27, long-term gains will be taxed at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh. ELSS investments also qualify for a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C for those opting for the old tax regime.
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03:36 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) are equity-focused mutual funds with a three-year lock-in. Due to this lock-in, there is no short-term capital gains tax, while in FY27, long-term gains will be taxed at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh. ELSS investments also qualify for a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C for those opting for the old tax regime.
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Sule claims threat to Rohit Pawar's life as he questions Ajit Pawar's plane crash
NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule expressed concern for Rohit Pawar's safety, claimed threat to his life following his statements on the plane crash that killed his father, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Sule said that Rohit's presentation of facts has raised concerns among people, and she's worried about his security. She's requested the Maharashtra government to provide Rohit with security.
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03:33 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule expressed concern for Rohit Pawar's safety, claimed threat to his life following his statements on the plane crash that killed his father, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Sule said that Rohit's presentation of facts has raised concerns among people, and she's worried about his security. She's requested the Maharashtra government to provide Rohit with security.
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Veteran journalist Govindan Kutty passes away at 81
Veteran journalist and author K Govindan Kutty passed away at the age of 81 in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. Kutty, who started his career with All India Radio, also worked with Indian Express, Financial Express and India Today. He, along with then Prime Minister Morarji Desai, had survived the 1977 plane crash in Assam's Jorhat. He also wrote several books.
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03:32 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Veteran journalist and author K Govindan Kutty passed away at the age of 81 in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. Kutty, who started his career with All India Radio, also worked with Indian Express, Financial Express and India Today. He, along with then Prime Minister Morarji Desai, had survived the 1977 plane crash in Assam's Jorhat. He also wrote several books.
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AI will change nature of software industry, will definitely impact jobs: Sam Altman
Speaking during the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will reset the nature of the software industry. He said that while for some companies it'll be bad, a lot of others will benefit. He also said, "AI will definitely impact the job market, but we always find new things to do."
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03:58 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Speaking during the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will reset the nature of the software industry. He said that while for some companies it'll be bad, a lot of others will benefit. He also said, "AI will definitely impact the job market, but we always find new things to do."
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UK King Charles' brother Andrew arrested
UK King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Duke of York was stripped of his royal titles in the wake of outrage over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police confirmed that the 66-year-old, who celebrates his birthday on Thursday, has been arrested.
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03:56 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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UK King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Duke of York was stripped of his royal titles in the wake of outrage over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police confirmed that the 66-year-old, who celebrates his birthday on Thursday, has been arrested.
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16 killed as building collapses due to gas leak explosion in Pak
A suspected gas leak explosion killed at least 16 and injured 14 others in Pakistan's Karachi, reported PTI. The explosion caused a part of the building to collapse due to its dilapidated condition. "The explosion took place around 4:30 am...when everyone was awake for Sehri time," said police official Jamshed Asher. Pakistan is observing the first day of Ramzan today.
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03:50 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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A suspected gas leak explosion killed at least 16 and injured 14 others in Pakistan's Karachi, reported PTI. The explosion caused a part of the building to collapse due to its dilapidated condition. "The explosion took place around 4:30 am...when everyone was awake for Sehri time," said police official Jamshed Asher. Pakistan is observing the first day of Ramzan today.
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Leave Iran now, else you won't be able to: Polish PM to citizens amid reports of US attack
Polish PM Donald Tusk asked the country's citizens to leave Iran immediately amid reports of a possible US attack. "In a few hours, there may be no more possibility to evacuate," he warned and also urged people not to go to Iran under any circumstances. US military has moved into place for an attack on Iran, reports stated, citing officials.
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04:14 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Polish PM Donald Tusk asked the country's citizens to leave Iran immediately amid reports of a possible US attack. "In a few hours, there may be no more possibility to evacuate," he warned and also urged people not to go to Iran under any circumstances. US military has moved into place for an attack on Iran, reports stated, citing officials.
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Sensex dips 1,236 points to close at 82,498, Nifty down 365 points
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed in the red on Thursday, with both indices declining over 1% each. Sensex dipped 1,236.11 points to close at 82,498.14, while Nifty lost 365 points to end at 25,454.35. The top losers were Interglobe Aviation, Mahindra and Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics, Trent, Bajaj Auto, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, and Kwality Walls.
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04:10 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed in the red on Thursday, with both indices declining over 1% each. Sensex dipped 1,236.11 points to close at 82,498.14, while Nifty lost 365 points to end at 25,454.35. The top losers were Interglobe Aviation, Mahindra and Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics, Trent, Bajaj Auto, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, and Kwality Walls.
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DMDK joins hands with DMK for Tamil Nadu polls, AIADMK objects
Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has allied with Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) ahead of Assembly polls. DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant confirmed the alliance after meeting CM MK Stalin. Reacting to this, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) saw the move as a major gain for DMK, as DMDK had been allied with AIADMK since 2011.
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04:29 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has allied with Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) ahead of Assembly polls. DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant confirmed the alliance after meeting CM MK Stalin. Reacting to this, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) saw the move as a major gain for DMK, as DMDK had been allied with AIADMK since 2011.
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Man threatens to shoot Rahul Gandhi inside his house in video; detained in Kota
A man who put out a video threatening to shoot Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 25 other MPs was detained in Rajasthan's Kota. Raj Singh, who identified himself as a Karni Sena spokesperson, was angered by opposition MPs' remarks against Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha. "Rahul Gandhi...we'll barge into your home and shoot you," Singh had said.
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04:28 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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A man who put out a video threatening to shoot Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 25 other MPs was detained in Rajasthan's Kota. Raj Singh, who identified himself as a Karni Sena spokesperson, was angered by opposition MPs' remarks against Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha. "Rahul Gandhi...we'll barge into your home and shoot you," Singh had said.
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Family gives ₹15 lakh gold to scrap dealer by mistake, he returns it months later in Haryana
A scrap dealer in Haryana returned gold worth ₹15 lakh to a family after they gave it to him by mistake about six months ago, reports said. The family hid the gold in a sack to keep it safe from thieves while visiting Kumbh Mela in January 2025. The family discarded the sack during Diwali cleaning, thinking it was scrap.
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04:44 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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A scrap dealer in Haryana returned gold worth ₹15 lakh to a family after they gave it to him by mistake about six months ago, reports said. The family hid the gold in a sack to keep it safe from thieves while visiting Kumbh Mela in January 2025. The family discarded the sack during Diwali cleaning, thinking it was scrap.
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Who is Dario Amodei, who avoided holding hands with Open AI CEO Altman at AI Summit?
Dario Amodei is CEO of Anthropic, the company behind large language model series Claude. Before starting Anthropic in 2021, Amodei spent years working at OpenAI, where he served as its VP of Research and led the development of language models like GPT-2 and GPT-3. Amodei earned his bachelor’s degree in Physics from Stanford University and doctorate degree from Princeton University.
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Dario Amodei is CEO of Anthropic, the company behind large language model series Claude. Before starting Anthropic in 2021, Amodei spent years working at OpenAI, where he served as its VP of Research and led the development of language models like GPT-2 and GPT-3. Amodei earned his bachelor’s degree in Physics from Stanford University and doctorate degree from Princeton University.
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Australia probes threat letter to its largest mosque before Ramzan
Australia Police launched an investigation after a threatening letter containing a drawing of a pig and a threat to kill the 'Muslim race' was sent to Lakemba Mosque, the country's largest mosque. This marks the third such incident ahead of Ramzan. Police said they had taken the letter for forensic testing and would continue to patrol religious sites.
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04:59 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Australia Police launched an investigation after a threatening letter containing a drawing of a pig and a threat to kill the 'Muslim race' was sent to Lakemba Mosque, the country's largest mosque. This marks the third such incident ahead of Ramzan. Police said they had taken the letter for forensic testing and would continue to patrol religious sites.
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'Nobody is above law,' UK PM Keir Starmer said hours before Andrew's arrest
Two hours before the arrest of UK's King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the ex-royal should testify before the authorities in UK and US about his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "One of the core principles in our system is that everybody is equal under the law, and nobody is above the law," said Starmer.
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04:58 pm Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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Two hours before the arrest of UK's King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the ex-royal should testify before the authorities in UK and US about his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "One of the core principles in our system is that everybody is equal under the law, and nobody is above the law," said Starmer.
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