T20 WC: Afridi replaces Ashraf as Pakistan opt to bat vs England

IANS | February 24, 2026 7:02 PM

Pallekele, Feb 24 (IANS) Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against England in the Group 2 match of the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Tuesday. Pakistan have dropped Faheem Ashraf and brought in Shaheen Afridi in the playing eleven, whereas England are playing with the same eleven from the last match against Sri Lanka.

Yash’s 'Toxic' team releases first look of Balaji Manohar as Bheera in film!

IANS | February 24, 2026 6:58 PM

Bangalore, Feb 24 (IANS) The makers of director Geethu Mohandas's 'Toxic : A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups', featuring Rocking Star Yash in the lead, on Tuesday officially unveiled the striking first look of actor Balaji Manohar as Bheera in the film.

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna wedding: Cricket bash lights up pre-wedding festivities

IANS | February 24, 2026 6:57 PM

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) The pre-wedding festivities of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are in full-swing. The pre-wedding festivities featured a cricket bash. Vijay took to the Stories section of her Instagram, in which the couple’s entourage can be seen getting a sporty twist with their very own cricket league complete with custom flags, medals and match gear.

T20 WC: Semi-final and final tickets to go live amid venue uncertainty

IANS | February 24, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The tickets for the semi-finals and final of the T20 World Cup 2026 will go live at 7 pm IST on Tuesday, as announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in a release.

Poverty and inequality worsen in Pakistan: Report

IANS | February 24, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Pakistan for stabilising its economy under the ongoing support programme, fresh data shows that poverty and income inequality have sharply worsened, raising serious concerns about the social cost of recent reforms.

Gujarat: Union Cabinet approves metro extension from GIFT City to Shahpur (Lead) ​

IANS | February 24, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Feb 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC)’s North-South Corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur in Ahmedabad, a move set to strengthen connectivity between the city and the state’s financial hub.​

Narmada to get two new bridges to improve connectivity for tribals

IANS | February 24, 2026 6:44 PM

Narmada/Gandhinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday approved the construction of two new bridges in Narmada district, a move aimed at improving road connectivity for over 18,000 residents across 11 villages in the tribal region. The project has been sanctioned at a total cost of Rs 302.40 crore.

'A promise to Lucknow': LSG unveils new logo ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | February 24, 2026 6:42 PM

Lucknow, Feb 24 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants have unveiled their new logo ahead of the upcoming 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday.

'Pakistan economy in dire straits'

IANS | February 24, 2026 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Pakistan's economy is in dire straits as inequality and poverty are rising, while the Federal government is close to bankruptcy, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

‘Not dissent but planned sabotage’: Eminent citizens blast Youth Congress for protest at AI Summit (Ld)

IANS | February 24, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) A group of eminent and noted citizens on Tuesday came down heavily on the recent shirtless protests at the AI Impact Summit by the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers and also lambasted the Congress’ brand and style of politics, claiming that this amounted to putting the party’s own interests above the Republic’s image and prestige.