Sanju Samson architects India’s historic win over West Indies, set semi-final date against England in T20 WC

India defeated West Indies by five wickets to qualify for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026. In the David vs Goliath clash, which West Indies coach Daren Sammy mentioned a day earlier, Sanju Samson activated the clutch mode that got the job done for the hosts at the Eden Gardens. Having lost two early wickets of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, the keeper-batter showed some much-needed temperament and modified that with some sensible hitting. 

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Zimbabwe’s return home from Delhi delayed after T20 World Cup campaign due to Middle East conflict

Zimbabwe cricket team’s return home has been delayed and they have become the first team in the T20 World Cup to be affected by the closure of airspaces in the Middle East. They will now remain in India for the foreseeable future after their T20 World Cup campaign ended today in New Delhi.

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China, North Korea’s reaction on Khamenei’s death: ‘Attacks on Iran are a violation of national sovereignty’

China and North Korea has condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. China’s foreign ministry in a statement said, “killing of Iran’s supreme leader is a grave violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security. It tramples on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and basic norms in international relations. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns it.” 

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Putin’s first reaction on Khamenei’s death: ‘Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader is a cynical murder’

Condemning the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader is a ‘cynical murder’ that violates ‘all standards of human morality and international law’. Meanwhile, in a statement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged US and Iran to resume talks. We condemn Iranian attacks on countries in the region in the strongest terms. Iran must refrain from indiscriminate military strikes,” they said. “Ultimately, the Iranian people must be allowed to determine their future,” they said. US-Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: ‘Killed 40 Iranian commanders in just 1 minute,’ claims Israel 

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Javed Akhtar says Trump, Israel have overplayed their hand: ‘Left no choice to others to react…’

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar is known for his outspoken personality and often shares his views on various issues on social media. On Sunday, he shared a post commenting on recent US‑Israel actions against Iran. 

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IND vs WI: Varun Chakaravarthy’s mystery to play key role for India in must-win clash, here’s why

West Indies will face India today as both teams face a must-win situation to qualify for the semifinals of the T20 World Cup. The match is set to take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and with the pitch likely to be flat, this will be a battle of sixes among the batters from both teams. However, Varun Chakaravarthy’s mystery spin bowling can turn the match on its head as he has played a lot of T20 matches at the venue and more so, West Indies will be facing him for the first time.

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US-Iran conflict: Oil tanker with Indians onboard hit in Strait Of Hormuz; four injured | VIDEO

An oil tanker with Indians onboard was hit in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman on Sunday, as tensions continue to remain high across the entire Middle East following US-Israel’s joint strike on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 

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US-Iran conflict: India ‘deeply concerned’ over situation in Gulf, calls for ‘dialogue and diplomacy’

US-Iran conflict: India ‘deeply concerned’ over situation in Gulf, calls for ‘dialogue and diplomacy’

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Unseen images from Virosh wedding surface: Rashmika Mandanna makes bridal entry in a doli | See pics

Unseen pictures from Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s February 26 wedding reveal the bride’s grand entry in a majestic palki at Mementos by ITC Hotels, Ekaaya Udaipur. The event was designed by RVR Eventz & Design and had a beautiful theme of the Periodic Era with shades of earthy tones and terracotta.

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PV Sindhu, on her way to All England Open, stranded at Dubai airport amid tensions in Gulf

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu is stuck at Dubai airport after operations were suspended following missile strikes by Israel and the US on Iran. She was on her way to Birmingham to participate in the prestigious All England Open, that is starting next week on Tuesday. Dubai airport was Sindhu’s connecting point to Birmingham. She also posted a video on her Instagram story showing the chaos at the Dubai airport and wrote, “All flights suspended until further notice.”

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