South Africa's cricket team is on the brink of advancing to the Twenty20 World Cup's Super Eight stage after a dominant seven-wicket victory over New Zealand, while India approved a $1.1 billion state-backed venture capital program to boost its startup ecosystem. Meanwhile, in India, tech company Nothing opened its first retail store in Bengaluru, and cricket fans in Pakistan braced for a potential loss against India in their upcoming match.
South Africa's win, secured by captain Aiden Markram's impressive half-century, marked their third consecutive Group D victory, as reported by News Agencies on February 14, 2026. Marco Jansen of South Africa took four wickets against New Zealand, who suffered their first loss in the campaign after posting 175-7.
In other news, India's government approved a $1.1 billion venture capital program to support startups, particularly in high-risk areas like artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, according to TechCrunch. The program, which received cabinet approval this week, follows a previous initiative launched in 2016 that committed 100 billion to 145 private funds. These funds have invested over 255 billion in more than 1,370 startups.
Nothing, the hardware company backed by Tiger Global, opened its first retail store in Bengaluru, India, its largest market, as reported by TechCrunch. The two-story location will showcase the company's products and offer customization options. "We wanted to create a fun space," said Carl Pei, Nothing's co-founder and CEO, describing the store's design as inspired by the brand's manufacturing processes.
Meanwhile, Pakistani cricket fans prepared for their team's T20 World Cup match against India, anticipating another loss against their rivals, according to Al Jazeera. Pakistan has not beaten India in the tournament since 2021, recording only one win in eight encounters. As rain threatened to disrupt the match, fans were still expected to gather at public screenings to watch the game.
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