T20 WC: WI cannot be taken for granted; India needs a smart plan to handle their batting threat, says Gavaskar

IANS | February 27, 2026 12:18 PM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Defending champions India registering a comfortable 72-run win over Zimbabwe may have steadied nerves in the camp, but legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar stated that they cannot afford to take two-time champions West Indies lightly and the Men in Blue need to come up with smart plans to tackle the Windies batting threat when the two teams meet in a cracking winner-takes-it-all Super Eights showdown in Kolkata on Sunday.

Ensure that Reform Express reaches grassroots level, PM Modi urges stakeholders

IANS | February 27, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that this year’s Union Budget lays the road map for a 'Viksit Bharat' — driven by technology, reforms and finance — and all the stakeholders need to collectively ensure that reforms reach the grassroots level.

Silambarasan-starrer Arasan's next schedule to begin in March

IANS | February 27, 2026 12:12 PM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) The next schedule of director Vetrimaaran's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Arasan', featuring actor Silambarasan aka Simbu in the lead, will begin in March.

Oppn leaders hail relief for Kejriwal, Sisodia in Delhi excise policy case

IANS | February 27, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Friday rallied behind former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia after a Delhi court granted them relief in the excise policy case, with AAP leader Sanjay Singh calling the verdict proof that the allegations were part of a larger political conspiracy.

T20 WC: Abhishek getting his runs by playing in ‘V’is a welcome change in approach, says Pathan

IANS | February 27, 2026 12:07 PM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma's disciplined batting through the 'V' to top-score with 55, his first fifty in the Men’s T20 World Cup, was a welcome shift in approach from a batter who likes to play square, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said after the side defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

President Murmu takes sortie in LCH 'Prachand' in Jaisalmer

IANS | February 27, 2026 12:01 PM

Jaipur, Feb 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday flew in the indigenously developed HAL Light Combat Helicopter Prachanda from the Jaisalmer Air Force Station, becoming the first President of India to co-pilot the advanced combat helicopter.

Manish Malhotra says Kareena Kapoor's 'Poo' costumes from K3G became a part of pop culture

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:59 AM

Mumbai Feb 27 (IANS) Ace Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra, in a post on his social media account stated that Kareena Kapoor Khan’s costumes from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham went on to become pop culture even after 25 years of the film’s release.

T20 WC: Abhishek, Tilak bag ‘Impact Player of the Match’ titles, BCCI shares video of dressing room

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:55 AM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) India batters Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma have been jointly named the Impact Player of the Match after an impressive batting display in the second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s against Zimbabwe, which helped the team register a 72-run win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday.

Kejriwal breaks down after court's relief in excise policy case; Sisodia consoles him

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal became emotional after being discharged by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi excise policy case. Speaking to the media for the first time after the verdict, Kejriwal wept inconsolably.

Festive cheer for 18 lakh employees, pensioners: CM Yogi instructs officials to disburse salaries before Holi

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:46 AM

Lucknow, Feb 27 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government on Friday issued instructions for the disbursal of salaries and pensions for the month of February before Holi festival, bringing cheers and smiles on the faces of about 18 lakh staffers as well as pensioners.