India A beat Sri Lanka, reach Women's Rising Stars Asia Cup final
India A defeated Sri Lanka A in the semi-final of Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars by five wickets in the match played in Bangkok on Friday. Captain Radha Yadav picked four wickets and smashed 31*(18) in the game. Sri Lanka posted a target of 119 runs in 20 overs which India achieved in 13.3 overs.
Read More
News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
02:52 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
India A defeated Sri Lanka A in the semi-final of Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars by five wickets in the match played in Bangkok on Friday. Captain Radha Yadav picked four wickets and smashed 31*(18) in the game. Sri Lanka posted a target of 119 runs in 20 overs which India achieved in 13.3 overs.
Read More
News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
02:52 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
👍1
It’d cost ₹45 lakh to rename SC metro station ‘Sarvoch Nyayalay’: DMRC to HC
The Delhi High Court, while hearing a PIL seeking to change the name of Supreme Court metro station to 'Sarvoch Nyayalay', was told by DMRC that it'd cost ₹40-45 lakh of public funds. It further said that it could open the door to "multiple litigations" from commuters seeking similar renaming relief. However, the court rejected the financial argument.
Read More
News By: Ankit Tiwari
03:04 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
The Delhi High Court, while hearing a PIL seeking to change the name of Supreme Court metro station to 'Sarvoch Nyayalay', was told by DMRC that it'd cost ₹40-45 lakh of public funds. It further said that it could open the door to "multiple litigations" from commuters seeking similar renaming relief. However, the court rejected the financial argument.
Read More
News By: Ankit Tiwari
03:04 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
💩2👍1
Provocative but inaccurate: Cisco CPO as Khosla calls firm's experienced staffers 'unemployable'
Cisco's Chief Product Officer (CPO) Jeetu Patel has responded after billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla stated that he considered employees who have worked at the firm for 15-20 years "unemployable". "Vinod is provocative in ways sometimes that are interesting, but not completely accurate," Patel said. He added that Cisco has seen a "burst of innovation" in past 18 months.
Read More
News By: Medhaa Gupta
03:02 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Cisco's Chief Product Officer (CPO) Jeetu Patel has responded after billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla stated that he considered employees who have worked at the firm for 15-20 years "unemployable". "Vinod is provocative in ways sometimes that are interesting, but not completely accurate," Patel said. He added that Cisco has seen a "burst of innovation" in past 18 months.
Read More
News By: Medhaa Gupta
03:02 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
National shame: BJP on Congress' shirtless protest at AI Summit
BJP leader Amit Malviya reacted after Congress workers created a ruckus and staged a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam, where the AI Impact Summit is being hosted. Calling it a "national shame", Malviya said, "At a time when India is hosting a prestigious global AI Summit, showcasing its innovation and leadership in technology, the Congress party chose disruption over dignity."
Read More
News By: Ankit Tiwari
03:01 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
BJP leader Amit Malviya reacted after Congress workers created a ruckus and staged a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam, where the AI Impact Summit is being hosted. Calling it a "national shame", Malviya said, "At a time when India is hosting a prestigious global AI Summit, showcasing its innovation and leadership in technology, the Congress party chose disruption over dignity."
Read More
News By: Ankit Tiwari
03:01 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
👍2
What are 'ATM jackpotting' attacks, which FBI says are on rise?
ATM jackpotting is a crime where hackers exploit physical and software vulnerabilities in ATMs and use malware to force them to dispense all their cash. As per a new security bulletin by the FBI, the cases of ATM jackpotting have increased across the US. Over 700 such attacks took place in 2025, resulting in around $20 million in stolen cash.
Read More
News By: Mansi Agarwal
03:29 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
ATM jackpotting is a crime where hackers exploit physical and software vulnerabilities in ATMs and use malware to force them to dispense all their cash. As per a new security bulletin by the FBI, the cases of ATM jackpotting have increased across the US. Over 700 such attacks took place in 2025, resulting in around $20 million in stolen cash.
Read More
News By: Mansi Agarwal
03:29 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
SC junks plea that sought ban on naming of mosques after Babur
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking to restrain the construction or naming of any mosque or religious structure in the name of Mughal ruler Babur. The petitioners referred to suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir, who announced the construction of a Babri Masjid replica in West Bengal. The bench showed disinclination, prompting the petitioner to withdraw the plea.
Read More
News By: Garima Garg
03:28 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking to restrain the construction or naming of any mosque or religious structure in the name of Mughal ruler Babur. The petitioners referred to suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir, who announced the construction of a Babri Masjid replica in West Bengal. The bench showed disinclination, prompting the petitioner to withdraw the plea.
Read More
News By: Garima Garg
03:28 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
👍2💩1
Man convicted after leaving girlfriend on Austria's highest peak
An amateur mountaineer has been found guilty of manslaughter after his girlfriend died on Austria's highest peak. The 33-year-old woman froze to death after Thomas P left her on Grossglockner to find help. A court heard he failed to wrap her in an emergency blanket during bad weather and didn't clearly indicate they needed rescue in a call to police.
Read More
News By: Mansi Agarwal
03:28 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
An amateur mountaineer has been found guilty of manslaughter after his girlfriend died on Austria's highest peak. The 33-year-old woman froze to death after Thomas P left her on Grossglockner to find help. A court heard he failed to wrap her in an emergency blanket during bad weather and didn't clearly indicate they needed rescue in a call to police.
Read More
News By: Mansi Agarwal
03:28 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Vaishnaw takes 'potato chips' jibe at Opposition as India joins Pax Silica
As India formally joined US-led Pax Silica initiative on AI and supply chain security, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw took a jibe at the Opposition. "There are some people who talk about ‘chips’ which only remind me of ‘potato chips'," Vaishnaw added. "Let them be, they will keep crying. Sometimes they cry in the Parliament," he stated.
Read More
News By: Saurav Joshi
03:22 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
As India formally joined US-led Pax Silica initiative on AI and supply chain security, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw took a jibe at the Opposition. "There are some people who talk about ‘chips’ which only remind me of ‘potato chips'," Vaishnaw added. "Let them be, they will keep crying. Sometimes they cry in the Parliament," he stated.
Read More
News By: Saurav Joshi
03:22 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
'AI is a tsunami hitting labour markets, 26% jobs in India to be hit,' warns IMF chief
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that AI disruption will put 40% of total jobs globally, particularly entry-level jobs, at risk, calling the AI-led shift a "tsunami hitting labour markets". She noted that the number could rise to 60% in advanced economies, but will likely settle at 26% for India. She also praised India's deep structural reforms to prepare for AI.
Read More
News By: Ashley Paul
03:20 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that AI disruption will put 40% of total jobs globally, particularly entry-level jobs, at risk, calling the AI-led shift a "tsunami hitting labour markets". She noted that the number could rise to 60% in advanced economies, but will likely settle at 26% for India. She also praised India's deep structural reforms to prepare for AI.
Read More
News By: Ashley Paul
03:20 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
😱2
Indian truck driver arrested in US after 3-vehicle collision kills man
A 25-year-old Indian man, Sukhdeep Singh, was detained by ICE after a crash in Indiana that killed a 64-year-old man. Singh, who was driving a semi-truck, allegedly ran a red light, triggering a three-vehicle collision. Authorities said an investigation is ongoing and it remains unclear whether alcohol or drugs were factors.
Read More
News By: Udit Gupta
03:15 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
A 25-year-old Indian man, Sukhdeep Singh, was detained by ICE after a crash in Indiana that killed a 64-year-old man. Singh, who was driving a semi-truck, allegedly ran a red light, triggering a three-vehicle collision. Authorities said an investigation is ongoing and it remains unclear whether alcohol or drugs were factors.
Read More
News By: Udit Gupta
03:15 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Railways may ease rules for passengers regarding boarding stations
Indian Railways may ease rules for passengers regarding boarding the train from another station for their convenience, the Indian Express reported. The option to change the boarding station is now available till the preparation of the first chart, and the proposal suggests extending it till second chart is prepared. The Centre for Railway Information Systems was asked to assess feasibility.
Read More
News By: Shalini ojha
03:43 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Indian Railways may ease rules for passengers regarding boarding the train from another station for their convenience, the Indian Express reported. The option to change the boarding station is now available till the preparation of the first chart, and the proposal suggests extending it till second chart is prepared. The Centre for Railway Information Systems was asked to assess feasibility.
Read More
News By: Shalini ojha
03:43 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Centre to remove slum clusters near PM's house; 717 households asked to vacate
Centre is preparing to remove slum clusters near PM’s residence on Delhi’s Race Course Road. Residents of Bhai Ram Camp, Masjid Camp and DID Camp have been issued notices, which ask them to vacate by March 6. The residents of 717 households have been asked to take possession of flats allotted to them at the DUSIB Colony at Savda Ghevra.
Read More
News By: Aradhana
03:37 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Centre is preparing to remove slum clusters near PM’s residence on Delhi’s Race Course Road. Residents of Bhai Ram Camp, Masjid Camp and DID Camp have been issued notices, which ask them to vacate by March 6. The residents of 717 households have been asked to take possession of flats allotted to them at the DUSIB Colony at Savda Ghevra.
Read More
News By: Aradhana
03:37 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
👍2🔥2❤1
Top stockbroker claims Bitcoin may fall 84% from its all-time high, dip below ₹18 lakh
Top stockbroker Peter Schiff warned that Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, may fall 84% from its all-time high of $126,198.07 (nearly ₹1.15 crore). "If Bitcoin breaks $50,000, which looks likely, it seems highly likely it'll at least test $20,000 (₹18 lakh)," Schiff said. "I know Bitcoin has done that before, but never with so much hype...Sell Bitcoin now!" he added.
Read More
News By: Ashley Paul
03:35 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Top stockbroker Peter Schiff warned that Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, may fall 84% from its all-time high of $126,198.07 (nearly ₹1.15 crore). "If Bitcoin breaks $50,000, which looks likely, it seems highly likely it'll at least test $20,000 (₹18 lakh)," Schiff said. "I know Bitcoin has done that before, but never with so much hype...Sell Bitcoin now!" he added.
Read More
News By: Ashley Paul
03:35 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Delhi Metro to start services at 3.30 am on 3 lines for Marathon on Feb 22
The Delhi Metro announced early services on Sunday, 22 February 2026, for the New Delhi Marathon. Trains will start at 3.30 am from terminal stations and run every 30 minutes until 6.00 am, before reverting to the regular Sunday schedule. Early services will operate on the Yellow, Blue, and Violet Lines, while all other lines will follow the normal timetable.
Read More
News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
03:30 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
The Delhi Metro announced early services on Sunday, 22 February 2026, for the New Delhi Marathon. Trains will start at 3.30 am from terminal stations and run every 30 minutes until 6.00 am, before reverting to the regular Sunday schedule. Early services will operate on the Yellow, Blue, and Violet Lines, while all other lines will follow the normal timetable.
Read More
News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
03:30 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Sanitation issues flagged at Indore Kothi during Governor's stay
Sanitation issues and misbehaviour by staff during MP Governor Mangubhai Patel's stay at Indore's Residency Kothi have prompted the district administration to cancel the tender of the entity responsible for housekeeping and upkeep. This comes after the Governor's House filed a complaint over poor cleanliness and the conduct of staff when Patel was in the city to attend convocation ceremony.
Read More
News By: Ankit Tiwari
03:57 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Sanitation issues and misbehaviour by staff during MP Governor Mangubhai Patel's stay at Indore's Residency Kothi have prompted the district administration to cancel the tender of the entity responsible for housekeeping and upkeep. This comes after the Governor's House filed a complaint over poor cleanliness and the conduct of staff when Patel was in the city to attend convocation ceremony.
Read More
News By: Ankit Tiwari
03:57 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
SC orders deployment of judicial officers for West Bengal SIR
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered deployment of judicial officers, including retired judges, for smooth conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The apex court said there was a lack of cooperation between state government and Election Commission of India (ECI). It asked Calcutta High Court to free up officers for SIR work.
Read More
News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
03:56 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered deployment of judicial officers, including retired judges, for smooth conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The apex court said there was a lack of cooperation between state government and Election Commission of India (ECI). It asked Calcutta High Court to free up officers for SIR work.
Read More
News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
03:56 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
👍1
What is the history of the conflict between US and Iran?
US-Iran tensions date back to 1953, when US-backed coup overthrew Iran's PM Mohammad Mossadegh, restoring Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to power. Crisis deepened in 1979 when Islamic Revolution overthrew Shah, and when several Americans were taken hostage in Tehran. In 2020, US assassinated General Qasem Soleimani, and Iran retaliated with strikes. In 2025, US destroyed several Iranian nuclear sites.
Read More
News By: Dharini Mudgal
03:53 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
US-Iran tensions date back to 1953, when US-backed coup overthrew Iran's PM Mohammad Mossadegh, restoring Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to power. Crisis deepened in 1979 when Islamic Revolution overthrew Shah, and when several Americans were taken hostage in Tehran. In 2020, US assassinated General Qasem Soleimani, and Iran retaliated with strikes. In 2025, US destroyed several Iranian nuclear sites.
Read More
News By: Dharini Mudgal
03:53 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Pakistan govt revokes hockey captain Ammad Butt’s 2-year ban, terms it illegal
The Pakistan government on Friday revoked national hockey team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt's two-year ban imposed by Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), terming the step "illegal and unconstitutional". Just before resigning from his position as PHF president on Thursday, Tariq Bugti banned Butt for his criticism of PHF following his outburst against mismanagement during the recent Australia tour.
Read More
News By: Anmol Sharma
03:49 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
The Pakistan government on Friday revoked national hockey team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt's two-year ban imposed by Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), terming the step "illegal and unconstitutional". Just before resigning from his position as PHF president on Thursday, Tariq Bugti banned Butt for his criticism of PHF following his outburst against mismanagement during the recent Australia tour.
Read More
News By: Anmol Sharma
03:49 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
Lady don 'Madam Zeher' of Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested in Delhi
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested lady don 'Madam Zeher' associated with Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Madam Zeher, whose real name is Khushnuma Ansari, has been accused of managing a drug syndicate for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. She operated a beauty parlour in northeast Delhi. She was reportedly arrested with drugs in her possession.
Read More
News By: Anmol Sharma
03:49 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested lady don 'Madam Zeher' associated with Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Madam Zeher, whose real name is Khushnuma Ansari, has been accused of managing a drug syndicate for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. She operated a beauty parlour in northeast Delhi. She was reportedly arrested with drugs in her possession.
Read More
News By: Anmol Sharma
03:49 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
❤1
What are legal consequences of accidents involving underage drivers?
When a minor is involved in a road accident, they are apprehended and face criminal charges based on the severity of the case. They are produced before the Juvenile Justice Board, which decides further action. Police file a preliminary inquiry, while parents or vehicle owners can also be held liable for allowing the minor to drive.
Read More
News By: Udit Gupta
03:46 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram
When a minor is involved in a road accident, they are apprehended and face criminal charges based on the severity of the case. They are produced before the Juvenile Justice Board, which decides further action. Police file a preliminary inquiry, while parents or vehicle owners can also be held liable for allowing the minor to drive.
Read More
News By: Udit Gupta
03:46 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
Sent on @inshortschannel Telegram