Defending champions India face a crucial Super 8 clash against the West Indies on Sunday. A victory in Kolkata will secure their semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup. South Africa has already qualified from Group 1. Meanwhile, England have advanced from Group 2, with New Zealand and Pakistan vying for the remaining berth.
The newly launched Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS corridor saw massive footfall on its first full day, exceeding one lakh riders. However, scenes of littering and gutkha stains at stations have raised concerns about commuter responsibility. This highlights the need for stricter enforcement of cleanliness norms to preserve the world-class infrastructure.
Travel restrictions in the United States and rising security concerns in Mexico are complicating plans for the FIFA World Cup 2026. With visa bans affecting many nations and violence raising safety worries near host cities, Canada is emerging as the most accessible and stable destination. Its streamlined visa system and secure environment could shift fan travel and boost attendance there.
Hillary Clinton testified for over six hours before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, denying any knowledge of their criminal activities. She stated she never encountered Epstein or flew on his plane, and suggested the committee question Donald Trump about his extensive ties to Epstein.
For years, an IIT seat meant four years within one campus. Now, students may take courses and in some cases spend a semester at another IIT, with credits counted back home. The reform promises wider exposure and flexibility, but limited seats, selection rules, logistics and internal hierarchy questions will determine whether this becomes meaningful change or a carefully controlled pilot.
Analysts are of the view that the stock market is likely to move within a narrow range amid mixed global signals, with stock-specific trends expected to dominate trading.
Veteran leader O Panneerselvam, a former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, has officially joined the DMK. This significant political shift follows his expulsion from the AIADMK and comes after failed attempts to unify the party. Sources suggest the DMK may offer him a seat in the upcoming assembly elections, potentially in his former constituency.
Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly eyeing veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk. The move aims to inject a right-handed bat into the outfield lineup. Grichuk, currently on a minor league deal with the New York Yankees, could opt out before Opening Day. This potential acquisition addresses a specific need against left-handed pitching. The Phillies seek to bolster their roster without significant financial commitment.
The Los Angeles Lakers, currently sixth in the standings, face the seventh-place Phoenix Suns in a crucial playoff positioning game. With both teams battling injuries and inconsistent play, the Lakers, led by Luka Doncic and LeBron James, appear to have an edge over a Suns squad missing key scorers like Devin Booker.
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research recommends Colgate-Palmolive (India), and Varun Beverages as the top stocks to buy on February 27, 2026. The brokerage shares a detailed outlook on Nifty and Bank Nifty:
The new series of data not only revises the base year for calculation purposes to 2022-23, it also incorporates several vital changes with an aim to give a more accurate measurement of the size of the Indian economy and its real and nominal GDP growth.
