Over 410 domestic flights were cancelled on Saturday and 444 are expected on Sunday due to ongoing airspace restrictions over Iran and the Middle East. The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the situation, coordinating with airlines and airports to minimize passenger inconvenience and ensure safety.
Operation Epic Fury saw US forces launch a massive aerial assault on Iran, reportedly killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The operation utilized Tomahawk missiles, F/A-18 and F-35 stealth fighters, and new one-way attack drones. These precision strikes targeted key Iranian military projects, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Amidst escalating regional tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel, the UAE has temporarily moved all schools and universities to online learning from March 2-4, 2026. This precautionary measure aims to ensure student and staff safety while maintaining educational continuity, leveraging digital infrastructure built during the pandemic. Other Gulf nations are also adopting similar strategies.
The tournament could well be divided into two contrasting halves for the mystery spinner: he enjoyed significant control and success in the group stages but Super 8 opponents South Africa and Zimbabwe handled him comfortably.
Tilak had a modest run in the first five matches of the tournament while batting at one down, managing a strike-rate of 120. The team management then pushed him to No. 6 against Zimbabwe.
