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India suffered a heavy 76-run defeat to South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Chasing 188, India managed only 111 runs in 19 overs, despite notable contributions from Shivam Dube (42) and Suryakumar Yadav (18). South Africa’s all-round performance dominated the game from start to finish.
A Bengaluru techie’s viral post details his friend’s leap from saving ₹3–4 lakh annually in India to ₹90 lakh after a US Master’s. Despite a $75,000 loan-funded degree, he secured a ₹1.32 crore job, repaid debt in 20 months, and invested heavily—though many questioned if such success reflects rare, top-tier outcomes.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the NDA’s seat-sharing formula for the 2026 Assembly elections is finalised. The BJP, AGP, UPPL and BPF will contest under a “done deal” arrangement. After completing formalities, state leaders will meet Amit Shah with the candidate list. Elections are due in March–April following delimitation changes.
India struggles at 3-down in the T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against South Africa, chasing 188 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Abhishek Sharma fell for 15, Ishan Kishan out for a duck. Suryakumar Yadav and Washington Sundar hold the innings, while Jasprit Bumrah recorded 3/15 and became India’s leading T20 World Cup wicket-taker.
PM Narendra Modi’s upcoming Israel visit faces political friction as opposition leader Yair Lapid threatens to boycott his Knesset address unless Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit is invited. The dispute, rooted in Israel’s judicial overhaul row, has sparked heated exchanges, raising concerns about potential embarrassment during Modi’s visit.
Bajrang Dal workers vandalised a TGSRTC bus in Medak while protesting the preventive detention of Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh, who was stopped enroute to Banswada after recent communal clashes. Protesters staged a road blockade before police dispersed them. Authorities registered cases as tensions continued over the February 20 violence.
South Africa finished at 187/7 in 20 overs in the Super Eight match at Ahmedabad. David Miller top-scored with 63, while Dewald Brevis made 45 and Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 44. Jasprit Bumrah picked two wickets. India now require 188 runs from 120 balls, needing 9.4 runs per over.
Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap slammed The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond, calling it “nonsense” and “pure propaganda” aimed at dividing people for profit. The film, directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Shah, faces legal notices and criticism from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. It releases in theaters on February 27, 2026.
India struck back in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash as Suryakumar Yadav’s bowling changes reduced South Africa to six down in Ahmedabad. Despite a 97-run stand between David Miller (63) and Dewald Brevis (45), Jasprit Bumrah claimed two wickets, equalling R. Ashwin’s record for most T20 World Cup wickets by an Indian.
In Odisha’s Bolangir district, a newlywed woman was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint by her former lover while returning home with her husband after their wedding. The accused, with two accomplices, threatened the groom on Tarbha road before fleeing. Police have launched a search to rescue the bride and apprehend the suspects.
India’s vice-captain Axar Patel was left out of the Super Eights clash against South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium. Captain Suryakumar Yadav cited tactical reasons, backing the unchanged playing XI. South Africa opted to bat first on a dry pitch, while India is content to bowl initially, despite earlier plans to open with the bat.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will release the May accommodation quota for Tirumala and Tirupati on February 24 at 3 PM. Devotees can book rooms via the official website ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. Due to summer vacation rush, TTD advises pilgrims to complete bookings promptly to secure accommodation and avoid last-minute difficulties.
If India and Pakistan face each other in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, the match will be held at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium instead of Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium due to the neutral-venue agreement between the two nations. This could also require India to play on Holi, March 4.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) condemned the Banswada communal clash, calling the attack on a Hindu woman employee “planned” and demanding strict action. Clashes erupted after a man objected to devotional music, injuring several and damaging shops. Police arrested 10–12 people. Preventive custody was imposed on MLA Raja Singh and BJP Telangana chief.
In Jodhpur’s Manai village, sisters Shobha (25) and Vimla (23) allegedly consumed poison and died on Friday night, just hours before their scheduled weddings on Saturday. Wedding preparations were underway when their health suddenly deteriorated around 4 am. They were declared dead at a hospital; post-mortem is awaited, no suicide note found.