T20 WC: Tomorrow is an important match, our players will do their best, says BCCI secretary Saikia

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:09 PM

Hubballi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has told the Indian cricket team to take inspiration from the Jammu & Kashmir team, who have clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title, as Suryakumar Yadav's team gears up for their last T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match against the two time champions West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

‘Massive achievement, youngsters will take the game seriously,’ says BCCI Secy Devajit Saikia on J&K’s Ranji Trophy triumph

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:42 PM

Hubballi (Karnataka), Feb 28 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia described Jammu and Kashmir’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as a 'watershed moment' for Indian cricket, saying the historic title would inspire a new generation of cricketers from the region and validate years of sustained effort by administrators and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Govt directs airlines to follow route restrictions amid Middle East war

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed all Indian airlines operating international services to continuously monitor airspace advisories, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), and route restrictions issued by the concerned authorities to ensure passenger safety in the wake of the massive military operation launched by the US and Israel against Iran on Saturday.

India's jewellery market projected to reach $130–150 billion by 2030

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The domestic jewellery market, currently valued at approximately $85–90 billion, is projected to expand to $130–150 billion by 2030, driven by wedding demand, premiumisation, organised retail expansion, and rising consumer confidence, it was announced on Saturday.