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The auditorium at Wellington College International Pune was filled with energy, music, and excitement as pupils brought the much-loved musical “Annie Jr.” to life in a vibrant stage production. Pupils from both the Primary and Senior Schools collaborated to present a fresh and engaging interpretation of this timeless classic over three spectacular performances from Thursday, 12th February to Saturday, 14th February 2026.A legendary production, Annie Jr. proved to be both a creative and technical milestone for the pupils. Building on the success of last year’s Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids, the creative team set out to deliver a more ambitious…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday passed an “extraordinary order”, directing Calcutta HC to appoint serving and former judicial officers in poll-bound West Bengal to act as Electoral Register Officers (ERO) for the adjudication of claims and objections in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the State, Live Law reported.The court said that the judicial officers will receive support from micro-observers and officials of the state government. It directed the collectors and SPs to provide logistical support and security to the officers.This came as the top court flagged the “trust deficit” between the Mamata Banerjee-led…

US President Donald Trump said he would sign new orders aimed at restoring tariffs using alternative legal authorities after the Supreme Court struck down a large portion of his previous measures.Speaking after the ruling, Trump said he would rely on a set of trade powers known as Section 122 to impose a global 10% tariff across the board. He also said the administration would use another provision, Section 301, to open investigations into what it describes as unfair trade practices, a process that could lead to additional tariffs.“Effective immediately all national security tariffs under Sec 232 & all existing Sec…

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha (AP) India’s blockbuster T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo not only delivered fireworks on the field but also set staggering digital records off it. JioStar, the official digital and broadcast partner of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, announced that the fixture recorded an unprecedented digital reach of 163 million, making it the highest for any ICC T20 World Cup match, surpassing even the 2024 final between India and South Africa. The scintillating performance by the Men in Blue…

As factories become increasingly connected, a structural shift is emerging beyond the shop floor. Financial systems, long dependent on periodic reporting cycles, are beginning to confront a fundamental question: how should asset valuation respond when machines report their own deterioration in real time?To address this, Vinothkumar Kolluru, a senior data scientist, co-led the development of an architecture titled “IoT and AI-Based Real-Time Asset Tracking and Portfolio Management System,” registered with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office in November 2025. The framework is currently under commercial evaluation by Coral Consulting Services for potential enterprise deployment across manufacturing and logistics environments.Kolluru has developed…

NEW DELHI: As the network of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences expands across the country, artificial intelligence in diagnostics and faster faculty recruitment must go hand in hand, Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said on Friday.Addressing a leadership conclave of Presidents and Executive Directors of newly established AIIMS, Nadda urged institutes to integrate artificial intelligence into diagnostics and clinical decision-making, and to institutionalise telemedicine as a regular component of patient care. Sam Altman Applauds India AI Summit, Calls PM Modi’s Vision Inspiring He stressed that expansion in infrastructure must be matched by strengthening human resources. Calling for accelerated…

Montreal Canadiens Captain Nick Suzuki (Via Getty Images) The Canadiens and Maple Leafs making a trade sounds unlikely. These bitter rivals have completed just three trades since 2000. Yet circumstances heading into the March 6 deadline could quietly push both organizations toward breaking that taboo.Montreal sits second in the Atlantic Division with 72 points through 58 games. The playoff push continues for GM Kent Hughes, who wants calculated reinforcement without sacrificing long-term assets. And Toronto, with 63 points in 57 games, might just be what the Canadiens need.Maple Leafs Could Pivot to Selling To Recover From Disastrous SeasonThe Maple Leafs…

Shadab Khan and Shahid Afridi (Agency Image) Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistan captain, has taken a swipe at Shadab Khan following the all-rounder’s post-match comments, reminding him of the challenges of handling success. Afridi said that while former Pakistan players had struggled to defeat India in World Cups, Shadab’s team managed it in 2021.After Pakistan’s 102-run win over Namibia in Colombo in their Group A match of the 2026 T20 World Cup, the 27-year-old Shadab was asked about criticism from former stars like Afridi and Mohammad Yousuf. He reminded the media that he had been part of the side that…

Coal India Limited has begun the online application process for Assistant Foreman Trainee posts through its subsidiary Northern Coalfields Limited. Eligible diploma holders in engineering disciplines can submit their applications online. The last date to apply is March 5, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline. The recruitment will be conducted through a computer-based test. Applicants must carefully check eligibility conditions, age limits and application fee details before filling out the form.Coal India Recruitment vacancy details and eligibility criteriaAs per the official notification, a total of 270 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Foreman…

Army chief Gen General Upendra Dwivedi called on Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations, Australian Defence Force, at the Joint Operations Command. NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, during his Australia visit from Feb 16 to 19, engaged extensively with the senior leadership of Australian defence forces to review ongoing bilateral engagements and chart pathways for expanding army-to-army cooperation.Discussions focused on enhancing the scope and complexity of joint exercises, strengthening professional military education exchanges and promoting greater interoperability between the two forces. His visit advanced India-Australia defence cooperation and deepened strategic alignment between the two nations, an…