'Indian cricket continues to flourish': Devajit Saikia on J&K’s historic Ranji Trophy win

IANS | February 28, 2026 5:03 PM

Hubli, Feb 28 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir team for winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, describing the historic triumph as a shining example of how deeply the game has spread across India despite challenging conditions. Saikia also said that this win is a prime example of how cricket is flourishing in the country.

Historic day for J&K cricket: Mohhammad Kaif leads congratulatory messages on maiden Ranji Trophy title win

IANS | February 28, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif led the cricket fraternity in congratulating the team after J&K lifted their maiden Ranji Trophy title, beating Karnataka based on a first innings lead at the Hubbali Cricket Ground in Hubbali on Saturday.

Kuwait condemns 'heinous Iranian attack', vows to respond with same scale and nature

IANS | February 28, 2026 4:44 PM

Kuwait City, Feb 28 (IANS) Kuwait on Saturday strongly condemned the "heinous Iranian attack" that targetted the Kuwaiti territory, calling it a "flagrant violation" of the country's sovereignty and airspace.

Ranji Trophy: Shubham Pundir calls title triumph ‘fairytale’ after Player of the Match performance in J&K’s historic win

IANS | February 28, 2026 4:41 PM

Hubballi, Feb 28 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir batter Shubham Pundir described the team’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as a “fairytale” moment after playing a pivotal role in their historic title-winning campaign, for which he was adjudged Player of the Match.

Gujarat to expand cochlear implant care and upgrade community health centres, Minister tells Assembly

IANS | February 28, 2026 4:41 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 28 (IANS) Gujarat will expand access to advanced hearing restoration for children and upgrade community health infrastructure under time-bound plans, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya told the state Assembly on Saturday.

V-P Radhakrishnan confers degrees on 1.2 lakh students at DU's 102nd convocation

IANS | February 28, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Addressing fresh graduates as architects of "Viksit Bharat@2047", Vice-President and Delhi University (DU) Chancellor C.P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday, conferred degrees upon more than 1.2 lakh graduates at the 102nd Convocation of the varsity, an official said.

Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna receive a beautiful Ganesh idol from Home Minister Amit Shah

IANS | February 28, 2026 4:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Beloved couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna received a beautiful Ganesh idol from Home Minister Amit Shah as they visited him to invite him to their wedding reception expected to take place on March 4.

India will be among top 3 world economies soon: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | February 28, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India’s journey from the ‘Fragile Five’ economies in 2014 to emerging as the world’s fourth largest economy reflects a decisive shift in national confidence, capability, and direction, Union Minister of State, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday.

Gujarat: PM Modi holds roadshow in Sanand

IANS | February 28, 2026 4:29 PM

Sanand, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarat on Saturday and held a public roadshow in Sanand ahead of a major industrial inauguration.​

UAE says 'successfully intercepted' several Iranian missiles, falling debris kills one Asian individual

IANS | February 28, 2026 4:28 PM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday announced that it has successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles targetting the country.