Bengal SIR: Maximum 'under adjudication' cases in 3 B'desh-bordering districts

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:50 PM

Kolkata, Feb 28 (IANS) As the final voters’ list in West Bengal, prepared under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, was published on Saturday, official statistics showed that the maximum number of “under adjudication” cases are concentrated in three Bangladesh-bordering districts -- Murshidabad, Malda and North 24 Parganas. Of these, Murshidabad and Malda are minority-dominated districts.

Iran strike push for ‘freedom’, claims Trump ​

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:45 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed “freedom” for the Iranian people is his central goal as the United States launched what officials described as a multiday military operation against Iran, in a move that leading American newspapers have framed as both a bid for regime change and a high-risk “war of choice.”

West Asia war: US Secret Service boosts security posture​

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:38 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) The U.S. Secret Service on Saturday said it has moved to an enhanced security posture around protected locations amid the escalating situation involving Iran, warning the public to expect a heightened federal presence in certain areas.​

T20 WC: 'We couldn't execute our plans well,' says Salman Agha after Pakistan's exit from the event

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:36 PM

Kandy, Feb 28 (IANS) Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha admitted that dew, execution issues, and long-standing middle-order concerns played a key role in his team’s exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, even after registering a dramatic five-run win over Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday.

Trump’s Iran strikes spark US war clash

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:35 PM

Washington, Feb 28, (IANS) President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes in Iran has sparked intense political debate in the US. Senior Democrats have called the action unauthorised and reckless, while Republican lawmakers defend it as decisive and necessary.

EAM Jaishankar holds calls with Iranian, Israeli FMs to urge de-escalation

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:30 PM

​New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar engaged in back-to-back telephone conversations with his Iranian and Israeli counterparts on Saturday, expressing India's deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East following a major joint US-Israel strike on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory actions. ​

Our girls have made us proud in entire India, says DDCA Secretary after women’s one-day trophy win

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Fourteen years is a long time to wait for a trophy, and Delhi looked determined to end that long drought. After bowling out a formidable Railways for just 132 in the final of the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Delhi completed the chase with a ruthlessness that had defined their entire campaign -- knocking off the target in under 29 overs, seven wickets in hand, 21.3 overs to spare.

T20 WC: Shanaka’s heroics eliminate Pakistan; Sri Lanka suffer last-ball heartbreak

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:25 PM

Kandy, Feb 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka’s fighting knock of 76 runs was not enough as Pakistan edged past the hosts for a five-run victory in their final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Saturday.

US-Iran war: Flights between Kathmandu and Gulf cities cancelled ​

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:21 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 28 (IANS) More than a dozen scheduled flights between Nepal and various cities in Gulf countries were cancelled on Saturday following the escalation of war between the United States and Iran.​

PV Sindhu left stranded in Dubai as flights were cancelled due to Middle East crisis

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu was left stranded at the Dubai Airport on Saturday en route to Birmingham in England as flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel. Sindhu is travelling to Birmingham to participate in the prestigious All-England badminton championship.