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After days of speculation, Gates Foundation India has confirmed that Bill Gates will not deliver his keynote address at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026. The foundation shared a post on microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) announcing that the Microsoft founder will skip his keynote speech that he was previously scheduled to deliver today, February 19, 2026. There had been uncertainty around Gates’ participation after earlier reports suggested he might not attend the event. The Gates Foundation had subsequently indicated that he would be present, but his name later disappeared from the official AI Impact Summit website, adding to the confusion.With the latest X post, Gates Foundation India has cleared the air. It stated that the foundation will now be “represented by Ankur Vora, President of Africa and India Offices, who will speak later today at the Summit”.
“After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities, Mr. Gates will not be delivering his keynote address. The Gates Foundation will be represented by Ankur Vora, President of Africa and India Offices, who will speak later today at the Summit.The Gates Foundation remains fully committed to our work in India to advance our shared health and development goals,” the post reads.
As per the official website of India AI Impact Summit, tech CEOs scheduled to speak today are Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, N Chandrasekaran – Chairman, Tata Sons, Rishad Premji, Executive Chairman, Wipro, Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President, Microsoft, and Julie Sweet, CEO, Accenture.Alexandr Wang, Chief AI Officer, Meta, Arthur Mensch, CEO and Co-founder, Mistral AI, Roy Jakobs, CEO Phillips, Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks among others are also scheduled to deliver their keynote at the summit today.
The action moves to the nation’s capital as India Women look to clinch a historic T20I series win on Australian soil. After a dominant, rain-curtailed victory in the first game at the SCG, the Women in Blue head into Canberra with a 1-0 lead and a massive boost in confidence.
The first T20I belonged to India’s bowling unit, specifically Arundhati Reddy, whose career-best 4/22 dismantled the world-renowned Australian batting order. India’s strategy was clear: strike early and often. Renuka Singh Thakur provided the initial breakthrough, and the spinners squeezed the life out of the middle overs. Chasing a rain-adjusted target, Shafali Verma’s aggressive cameo ensured India stayed well ahead of the DLS par score.
For Australia, this is a rare “back against the wall” moment at home. Under the new T20I leadership of Sophie Molineux, the Aussies will be desperate to fix their middle-order collapse. They were bundled out for just 133 in the opener, a total far below their lofty standards. With heavyweights like Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney in the ranks, expect a fierce counter-attack.
The Manuka Oval is widely regarded as one of the best batting surfaces in Australia, but it offers a “fair fight” for those willing to bend their backs. Batters can trust the bounce here, making it an ideal venue for stroke-makers like Harmanpreet Kaur and Phoebe Litchfield. Unlike smaller subcontinental grounds, the square ropes are quite long. This rewards disciplined bowlers and punishes batters who mistime their “heaves” toward the mid-wicket region. While pacers get some movement with the new ball under lights, the pitch traditionally slows down slightly as the match progresses. Expect Deepti Sharma and Georgia Wareham to play massive roles.
India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Gunalan Kamalini
Australia: Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Kim Garth, Sophie Molineux (c), Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Grace Harris, Nicola Carey, Georgia Wareham
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks are slowly inching upwards, with Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opening in green after three days of gains. While Nifty50 was above 25,850 in early trade, BSE Sensex rose over 100 points. At 9:18 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,861.55, up 42 points or 0.16%. BSE Sensex was at 83,854.33, up 120 points or 0.14%.Stock markets extended gains for the third straight session on Wednesday amidst improving global cues and sector-specific domestic developments that are supporting sentiment. Market experts expect markets to remain firm with an upward bias, guided by global cues and domestic sector-specific developments.Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “An important takeaway from Q3 results is the comeback of the mid and smallcaps. Improvement in earnings recovery and indications of continuation of this uptrend have brought the mid and smallcaps back to the radar of investors. At the institutional level, there is a trend of selective accumulation of mid and smallcaps. Even mutual funds which had flagged the valuation concerns of the mid and smallcaps have started approaching the segment with optimism.”“However, even now, largecaps have valuation comfort while mid and smallcaps are trading at much higher valuations. Nifty is trading at around 20 times FY27 estimated earnings while the NSE midcap and NSE smallcap indexes are trading at 28 and 24 times estimated FY27 earnings. This makes this market a stock picker’s market. Prospects for financials, autos, capital goods, pharmaceuticals and hotels look good.”Wall Street finished in the green, led by a rise in major technology stocks such as Nvidia and Amazon after recent volatility linked to artificial intelligence concerns. Nvidia gained 1.6% after announcing a multi-year agreement to supply millions of its current-generation chips to Meta Platforms.Asian markets also moved higher following the rebound in technology shares and strong US economic data, which boosted investor confidence. Oil prices retained gains after registering their sharpest rise since October.The US dollar steadied on Thursday, holding on to recent gains after minutes from the Federal Reserve indicated policymakers were not in a hurry to lower interest rates and that some remained open to rate hikes if inflation persists.Foreign portfolio investors were net buyers of equities worth Rs 1,154 crore on Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors purchased shares worth Rs 440 crore.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
NEW DELHI: Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Thursday pulled out of AI Impact Summit and not be delvering his keynote address.Originally, Gates was supposed to be one of the primary speakers at the event. However, Gates faced flak after his name appeared in portions of Epstein files released by the US justice department.In a post on X, the Gates Foundation said the organisation will be represented by Ankur Vora, who is president of the Africa and India offices.“After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities, Mr. Gates will not be delivering his keynote address. The Gates Foundation will be represented by Ankur Vora, President of Africa and India Offices, who will speak later today at the Summit,” the Gates Foundation said.“The Gates Foundation remains fully committed to our work in India to advance our shared health and development goals,” it added.Gates was featured among the tech moguls, industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and technologists listed as speakers on the official website of the AI Impact Summit, underway in the national capital from February 16–20.The clarification comes against the backdrop of recent online discussions referencing documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019. Gates’s name appears in portions of documents released by the US Justice Department.In one note cited in the material, Epstein allegedly claimed he had helped Gates obtain drugs “to deal with consequences of sex with Russian girls.” Gates has categorically denied the allegations. In an interview with Nine News, he described them as “absolutely absurd and completely false.”In a separate NPR interview, Melinda French Gates said her former husband’s meetings with Epstein were among the factors that contributed to the end of their 27-year marriage.Earlier, government sources had said that Gates would attend the meeting. However, a spokesperson for his foundation contradicted this, saying, “Bill Gates is attending the AI Impact Summit. He will be delivering his keynote as scheduled.”The summit website on Tuesday, however, did not show his name among the key speakers.
NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav believes his side has “ticked almost all the boxes” in the group stage, signalling confidence and momentum as they march into the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup after a hard-fought 17-run victory over the Netherlands.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Powered by Shivam Dube’s counter-attacking 66 off 31 balls, India recovered from early trouble to post 193 for six after opting to bat first. The Netherlands responded bravely but fell short at 176 for seven, handing India their fourth straight win and confirming their dominance atop Group A.
“I think we wanted to bat first. We went on to score 190 and then coming out, there was a little bit of dew, a little bit challenging for the bowlers, but all in all, at the end of the day, very happy,” Suryakumar said at the post-match presentation.The skipper stressed that the bigger satisfaction lay in the team’s overall progress. “You can say that we have ticked almost all the boxes, but even if you win, you learn something out of it. We have learned a few areas, we’ll go back, have a chat, and keep improving,” he added.
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India’s innings had been wobbling at 69 for three before Dube turned the tide, something Suryakumar said reflected the team’s depth and clarity. “We might be in a similar situation on the next day also. It’s very important for all the batters to understand what the responsibility is and how the wicket is playing. Later on, we have enough firepower… anyone can finish the game nicely.”He reserved special praise for Dube’s composure. “The way he batted in the middle overs, took pressure off everyone, and taking it to 190 on this wicket, I think it was a very good score,” he said.Another major positive, according to the captain, was India’s bowling flexibility. “Sometimes it’s a good headache to have. I have a lot of options in the middle. Whatever the wicket demands, they can chip in with a few overs.”With contributions flowing across departments, Suryakumar made it clear India’s Super 8s entry is not just qualification — it is a warning. “The contribution is almost coming from every single batter. Those small partnerships are what get you to a good score. I’m very happy with the way things are moving.”
Success stories around global business leaders often focus on money, innovation, or intelligence. In the case of Elon Musk, the billionaire behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX, much has been written about his work ethic and ambition. However, one of the most direct insights into how he approaches success came not from Musk himself, but from someone who knew him long before global fame followed. That insight came from Justine Musk, his former wife and a published author.In a widely discussed public talk and later interviews, Justine Musk described a single habit she believes played a crucial role in Elon Musk’s rise. It was not a technical skill, access to capital, or luck. Instead, she spoke about his repeated and deliberate use of one word: “NO.” According to her, this word helped him protect his time, energy, and focus at every stage of his career.
Justine Musk spoke about Elon Musk’s approach to success during a TEDx talk titled “The Obsessive Genius”, delivered at TEDxOlympicBlvdWomen. In this talk, she explained how he consistently used the word “no” to protect his goals.As per reports, she said that Elon Musk was very clear about what he wanted to do. He didn’t hesitate to say “no” to requests, distractions, or demands that didn’t fit with those goals. She explained that this behaviour was not about arrogance but about focus.
According to Justine Musk, the habit of saying “no” allowed Elon Musk to avoid being pulled in too many directions. As his responsibilities grew, so did the number of demands on his attention. She noted that many people fail not because they lack ability, but because they say yes too often.By refusing commitments that did not serve his long-term objectives, Musk was able to concentrate deeply on fewer things. This made him fully commit to hard projects that took a lot of time and effort.This explanation doesn’t say that it’s easy or socially acceptable to say “no.” Instead, it shows how hard choices about time and focus can affect professional results for a long time.
Justine Musk first talked about this point of view in public during her TEDx talk, which is still available on TED’s official sites. In later interviews and essays about ambition, relationships, and power dynamics, she talked more about similar ideas.There was no advice or instruction in what she said. They were framed as personal observations based on what they had seen and done. Over time, these comments were used in news stories and articles about leadership.
Mumbai: A child raised exclusively by her mother cannot be compelled to carry her father’s name, surname, and caste merely because the format once demanded it, the Bombay high court said in response to a 12-year-old girl’s plea for correction of her name in school records and of the caste entry from ‘Maratha’ to ‘Scheduled Caste’.The HC ruling, made available on Wednesday, stated: “Recognition of a single mother as a complete parent for purposes of a child’s civic identity is not an act of charity; it is constitutional fidelity. It reflects the movement from patriarchal compulsion to constitutional choice, from lineage as fate to dignity as right.” The court further said, “A society that claims to be developing cannot insist that a child’s public identity must be anchored to a father who is absent from the child’s life, while the mother, who bears the entire burden of upbringing, remains administratively secondary. The state’s formats must not become moral judgments; they must become accurate instruments of welfare.”The child’s request was rejected by the school authorities last year, citing Secondary School Code and claiming such correction was impermissible. She then approached HC, which allowed the girl to change her name and caste in school records.“A school record is not a private note; it is a public document that follows a child across years, institutions, and sometimes into the professional domain,” observed Justices Vibha Kankanwadi and H S Venegaonkar from the Aurangabad bench of Bombay high court in a February 2 judgment. “If the lived guardianship is maternal, the record cannot insist on paternal visibility as a matter of routine, and then call it administrative neutrality.”The child’s mother is a single parent and her natural guardian, HC said. The mother had accused the child’s father of sexual assault. Later, they reached a settlement, and it was agreed that the daughter would remain in the permanent custody of the mother.The minor and her mother, both petitioners asserted that continuation of the father’s name and surname in the school record does not merely create an inaccuracy, “it creates an avoidable social vulnerability for a child who must grow up, learn, and form her identity in society that often treat names as identity for family history”. “Administrative registers exist to record facts in aid of welfare and governance; they are not meant to fossilise identity irrespective of changed circumstances…” the judgment authored by Justice Venegaonkar said.In Maharashtra, the state itself has, in recent years, moved decisively towards institutional recognition of the mother’s identity as an essential component of identity in government documentation, the HC noted. It cited a March 14, 2024 government resolution (GR) that mandates mother’s name be mandatorily included in govt records, including school and other documents. The GR also acknowledges that where custody is granted to the mother — for example, upon divorce — she may request that the child’s name be recorded by placing the mother’s name in place of the father’s name, subject to conditions.
Safe-haven demand remained supported by escalating friction between US and Iran, particularly concerns around maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside stalled nuclear negotiations and persistent uncertainty from the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Silver’s pace of recovery was much faster than that of Gold, as roughly 69moz moved out of COMEX vaults this year, easing spot tightness and signaling stronger physical demand.
However, sentiment softened after Fed minutes revealed policymaker divisions, with some warning further tightening may be needed if inflation stays sticky while others signaled potential easing later in the year. The possibility of higher-for-longer rates lifted the dollar and Treasury yields, capping bullion gains. Markets now await the upcoming PCE inflation data and GDP data for clearer policy direction cues, says Manav Modi Commodities Analyst Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd.
Govinda’s nephew Vinay Anand, known for his work in both Hindi and Bhojpuri movies, recently spoke about reports linking the actor with a newcomer. Vinay said he personally asked Govinda about these rumours, and the actor replied honestly without hiding anything. He also shared his opinion on Sunita Ahuja’s statements about Govinda, saying he feels it’s good for her to work and be financially independent.
Talking to Hindi Rush, Vinay said, “I wanted to ask about this to Govinda but I didn’t want to give him the impression that I am butting in his personal affair because he is my uncle and it is a father kind of a relationship with him.”
Vinay revealed that after hearing ongoing gossip, he finally gathered the courage to question Govinda about the alleged affair himself. Speaking about the incident, he recalled, “But I asked him once do you have an affair with someone? He told me, ‘No, there is nothing like that.’ When Govinda refused, I accepted it, but when I see mami’s (Sunita) interviews, I feel a bit weird, because we have seen her always respecting Govinda.”
Speaking about Sunita’s debut in an upcoming untitled film backed by Ektaa Kapoor, Vinay said, “But I am happy that now she is working, she has become a celebrity and she has made a name for herself. We had seen her confined within four walls of the house and now seeing her work makes me feel very happy. I feel every woman should be independent.”
When asked about Sunita’s claim that Govinda was involved with a newcomer named Komal, Vinay responded, “It is not new that Govinda has been linked to an actress. He has been a superstar, he has been linked too many actresses in the past. In the beginning, when he was working a lot with Neelam Kothari, he was linked to her. People also suspected affair between him and Rani Mukerji when he was working a lot with her and when he was working with Karisma Kapoor public said that something is happening between them.”Vinay also mentioned that amid all the ongoing controversies, Govinda is currently concentrating on improving himself. “Jokes apart, aisa kuch bhi nahi hai (This is not right), he’s working very hard. He’s working for two hours and keeping himself fit,” he said.
After Sunita claimed that Govinda was having an affair with a newcomer named Komal, the actor spoke about it in an interview with ANI. Govinda said, “The name that she is taking – Komal – I thank her. I am saved because she is not saying a word against anyone. She is quiet, otherwise youngsters don’t shy away from hurling abuses). I especially want to thank Komal for not saying a word wrong despite coming in news because of this thing. She is not the kind of person who wants get fame and attention using this means.”
