‘Hard to describe, went numb for a while,’ reveals Manhas on J&K winning Ranji Trophy title

Niharika Raina | February 28, 2026 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Mithun Manhas, the BCCI President who had served on the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) sub-committee, admitted that he simply went numb and found it hard to describe the feeling of seeing the side win its first-ever Ranji Trophy title via a first innings lead over Karnataka at the KSCA Ground.

T20 WC: Sahibzada Farhan’s century, Zaman 84 guide Pakistan to 212/8 against Sri Lanka

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:15 PM

Kandy, Feb 28 (IANS): Opener Sahibzada Farhan produced another sensational display, slamming his second century of the ongoing tournament, while Fakhar Zaman struck a magnificent 84 as Pakistan piled up an imposing 212/8 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in their final ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Saturday.

Manoj Muntashir calls presenting Lord Krishna’s epic journey in theatrical experience 'truly special'

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:13 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Renowned lyricist and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir called presenting Lord Krishna’s epic journey in a grand theatrical experience 'truly special'.

Madhya Pradesh to vaccinate 8 lakh girls in state-wide HPV vax drive

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:06 PM

Bhopal, Feb 28 (IANS) In a major preventive healthcare initiative, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Saturday launched a state-wide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer.

Pakistani forces kill another student in Balochistan: Rights body

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:05 PM

Quetta, Feb 28 (IANS) Another Baloch student was extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Saturday.

Canadian Hindus flag escalating attacks on temples by Khalistani goons

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:00 PM

Ottawa, Feb 28 (IANS) The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF), representing Hindu Canadians and allied multicultural communities across Canada, has expressed grave concern over the persistent harassment and intimidation directed at the Hindu community, temples, and Indian diplomatic officials in the country in recent years.

Awami League reopens over dozen offices in Bangladesh amid cautious strategy: Report

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:00 PM

Dhaka, Feb 28 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League has begun reasserting its political presence in the country following the recent parliamentary elections, with over a dozen party offices reopened in the past two weeks, local media reports have cited.

Hundreds killed in US-Israel attacks; Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Pezeshkian safe: Iranian Envoy

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Claiming that hundreds of innocent Iranian citizens have been killed during the large-scale attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Saturday, Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali confirmed that the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian have not suffered any harm and remain in good health.

Akshay Kumar & Wamiqa Gabbi twin in matching outfits as they commence promotion for 'Bhoot Bangla'

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Bollywood actress Wamiqa Gabbi is all set to share the screen with Akshay Kumar for the first time in Priyadarshan's upcoming horror comedy, "Bhoot Bangla".

Chhattisgarh govt transfers Rs 10,324cr to 25.28 lakh farmers ahead of Holi

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:37 PM

Raipur/Bilaspur, Feb 28 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government on Saturday transferred more than Rs 10,324 crore to farmers ahead of Holi, crediting the amount directly into their bank accounts under the Krishak Unnati Yojana.