The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has set a new benchmark by becoming the most-watched edition of the tournament ever, with viewership crossing an impressive 500 million in India alone. This remarkable milestone was confirmed by ICC chairman Jay Shah on March 4, 2026. The tournament’s digital reach has also been staggering, with JioHotstar registering a peak of 60.5 million concurrent viewers, marking a significant surge in streaming numbers. Jay Shah, in a social media post, exp

PV Sindhu, India's two-time Olympic medalist, has safely returned to Bengaluru after a tense and uncertain ordeal in Dubai. Sindhu was stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which led to the closing of airspace in the Gulf region following the US bombing of Iran. Sindhu, who was en route to the All England Championships, had been stuck in Dubai since February 28, 2026. Upon her return, Sindhu expressed gratitude toward the ground teams, Dubai authorities, airport

India on Saturday, February 28, called on all parties involved in the escalating military confrontation across West Asia to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation, stressing that the safety of civilians must remain the highest priority. The Ministry of External Affairs said dialogue and diplomacy were essential to reduce tensions following the rapid spread of hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The ministry stated that sovereignty and territorial integrity of al

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on February 28, aimed at preventing cervical cancer in India. The campaign will provide free vaccinations to 14-year-old girls at government health centres, a significant step towards reducing the burden of cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in India. The launch event will take place at 11:30 AM from Ajmer, with the participation of Chief Ministers, admini

India has made two significant changes to their squad ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe. With a place in the semi-finals up for grabs, the Men in Blue have included Sanju Samson and Axar Patel in the playing XI, replacing Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar. Samson will take on wicketkeeping duties for India, while Axar Patel will bring his all-round capabilities to the side. India’s entry into the Super 8 was marred by a defeat to South Africa on Sunday

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 climbed to another record high on Thursday, extending its streak of gains as investor enthusiasm around the so-called Takaichi trade continued to fuel buying in domestic equities. The index rose 1.1 percent to close at an all-time high of 59,199.31, marking its third consecutive session of record finishes. The broader Topix index also advanced 1.45 percent, reaching a fresh peak as market sentiment remained buoyant. The rally in Japan stocks has been c

Meta has announced a significant multiyear agreement with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to accelerate its artificial intelligence expansion, marking another major investment in computing infrastructure just days after committing to large-scale purchases of Nvidia processors. The social media giant said Tuesday that the deal will involve deploying up to 6 gigawatts of AMD’s graphics processing units across its AI data centers, along with AI-optimized central processing units designed to suppo

India's T20 World Cup 2026 journey has hit a rough patch after a heavy 76-run loss to South Africa in their Super 8 opener. While the team’s future in the tournament remains uncertain, their coach, Gautam Gambhir, is now under intense scrutiny for his handling of key decisions. Critics, including 1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth, have raised concerns about Gambhir's strategies, particularly his team selection choices. Srikkanth expressed doubts over Gambhir’s role,

Team India’s path to the T20 World Cup semifinals is now entirely dependent on their ability to turn around their Net Run Rate (NRR) following a crushing defeat to South Africa in their Super 8 opener. With India sitting in third place in Group 1 and a dismal NRR of -3.800, the equation for qualification has become clear: India must beat Zimbabwe by 100 runs or more when the two teams meet in Chennai on February 26. After a strong start to the tournament, including an impressive v

India's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign has hit a major roadblock after West Indies secured a dominating 107-run win against Zimbabwe in their Super 8 clash in Mumbai. The victory not only boosted West Indies' chances of advancing but also dealt a heavy blow to India's semifinal aspirations. India, who are grouped alongside West Indies and Zimbabwe, must now win both of their remaining Super 8 matches by substantial margins to keep their Net Run Rate (NRR) competitive. With the pressure mounting

Asia-Pacific markets delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors assessed renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump alongside growing concerns about the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the software and cybersecurity sectors. The cautious mood reflected broader uncertainty in global stocks, with market participants closely monitoring trade tensions and technology-driven disruption. The unease followed comments posted by Trump on Truth Social, wh

U.S. stocks mostly advanced on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, delivering a major boost to Wall Street and companies exposed to international trade. The ruling, which found that the tariffs exceeded presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, triggered a broad market rally and lifted investor sentiment across multiple sectors. In a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court determi

Trading gold and silver futures on India’s major commodity exchanges has become more affordable after the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) removed additional margin requirements that were imposed earlier due to market volatility. This move is expected to make futures trading more accessible, especially for retail traders and smaller investors, as it reduces the amount of upfront capital required to enter these contracts. The decision reflects stabilizing

Oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday, rising more than 4% as investors reacted to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran following the latest round of nuclear negotiations. Market sentiment shifted after U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated that Tehran had failed to address key American demands and warned that military options remain under consideration. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude settled up $2.86, or 4.59%, at $65.19 per barrel, while global benchmark B

Gold and silver prices saw a sharp correction on February 17, rattling investors after weeks of strong gains. Gold dropped by Rs 2,561 or 1.65% to Rs 1,52,199, while silver fell by Rs 6,241 or 2.6% to Rs 2,33,650 at the time of writing. The sudden decline comes amid reduced global trading activity and rising volatility in the bullion market. A major reason behind the decline is low participation from key global markets. Chinese markets remain closed from February 15 to February 23 f

Many taxpayers are facing a frustrating wait for their tax refunds as nearly 24 lakh income tax returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2025–26 have been pending for more than 90 days. According to the Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, as of February 4, 2026, out of 8.79 crore ITRs filed, approximately 24.64 lakh were yet to be processed, leaving millions of individuals waiting for their refunds. The large backlog has triggered concerns, especially for senior citizen

The Indian government has issued a new directive requiring the six-stanza version of Vande Mataram to be sung or played at all official ceremonies and state functions. The rendition, lasting approximately three minutes and ten seconds, will now be mandatory during significant events, including the unfurling of the Tricolour, the arrival of the President at formal gatherings, and before and after their speeches. The government’s decision aims to ensure uniformity and consi

Big technology stocks traded unevenly on Monday as investors attempted to stabilize after a turbulent week that erased more than $1 trillion in combined market value across the sector. While several large-cap names posted gains on renewed optimism around artificial intelligence and cloud demand, others slipped as concerns lingered over rising capital expenditure and broader market volatility. Oracle led the advance, climbing about 9 percent after receiving an upgrade from D.A. David

Several schools in the national capital were placed on high alert on Monday after bomb threat emails were sent to their official email IDs, triggering swift action from security agencies. According to officials, at least ten schools across different parts of Delhi received the threatening emails within a short time window, prompting immediate deployment of police teams, fire services, and bomb disposal squads to conduct thorough security checks on school premises. As per the informa