WPL 2026 Eliminator: ‘Most balanced Giants side we’ve had, so many things to be proud of,’ says GG skipper Gardner after exit

IANS | February 3, 2026 11:26 PM

Vadodara, Feb 3 (IANS) Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner admitted her side paid a heavy price for a sluggish start with the ball as Delhi Capitals cruised to a seven-wicket victory, but noted the positives from their campaign and expressed pride, stating that this is the ‘most balanced side’ that they’ve had, pointing to the emergence of young Indian talent such as Anushka Sharma, alongside experienced campaigners like Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Devine.

WPL 2026 Eliminator: DC cruise past GG by seven wickets to enter fourth straight final

IANS | February 3, 2026 11:01 PM

Vadodara, Feb 3 (IANS) Delhi Capitals Women produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Gujarat Giants Women by seven wickets, chasing down a competitive target with ease, courtesy of a clinical batting display led by Lizelle Lee and Jemimah Rodrigues, to enter the final of the tournament for the fourth consecutive time.

US tariff cut brings major relief to Indian carpet industry

IANS | February 3, 2026 10:15 PM

Bhadohi, Feb 3 (IANS) A major boost has come for India’s carpet industry from across the seas, as the United States has slashed import tariffs on Indian carpets from 50 pc to 18 pc. The decision has brought renewed optimism among exporters in UP’s Bhadohi—India’s carpet hub—and strengthened the country’s position amid stiff competition from neighbouring nations in the global market.