The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and all eight franchises of The Hundred have issued a joint statement confirming that Pakistani players will not be excluded from the competition based on their nationality. This official clarification follows widespread reports suggesting that the four franchises with Indian Premier League (IPL) ownership—MI London, Manchester Super Giants,…
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, issued a stern reprimand to Bollywood star Ranveer Singh while providing him with temporary protection from arrest in a case involving the alleged mockery of a sacred deity. Justice M. Nagaprasanna, while hearing Singh’s petition to quash an FIR, cautioned the actor that “being a superstar…
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Margaret Alva has publicly criticized the “shirtless” protest staged by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members at the Global AI Summit in Delhi, calling for greater “dignity and discipline” at international forums. Speaking to the media on February 23, 2026, Alva emphasized that while dissent is a democratic right,…
In a major move to capitalize on India’s liberalized banking regulations, State Bank of India (SBI) has initiated high-level discussions with leading Japanese financial institutions to collaborate on acquisition financing. This development follows a landmark policy shift by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on February 13, 2026, which opened the doors for domestic lenders…
England batting legend and current coach Jonathan Trott has opened up about his coaching journey, emphasizing that the most rewarding aspect of his recent tenure has been the opportunity to shape a raw group of players into a cohesive, competitive unit. Reflecting on his transition from a meticulous world-class batter to a strategic mentor, Trott…
