Month: February 2026
‘I was surprised’: Gavaskar hails ‘defensive’ Abhishek as opener silences critics
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed surprise at Abhishek Sharma's defensive shot during India's T20 World Cup win over Zimbabwe on Thursday. Sharma's fluent 55, ending a streak of ducks, showcased a new maturity. Gavaskar believes…
Block lays off 40% staff after CEO Jack Dorsey calls layoffs ‘destructive to morale’
Block, led by CEO Jack Dorsey, has drastically cut its workforce by nearly half, impacting over 4,000 employees. Dorsey cited a shift towards leaner, AI-driven operations as the reason, preferring a single, decisive layoff to…
Fresh look at India-US trade deal? May be ‘rebalanced’ if circumstances change, says Goyal
Piyush Goyal’s comments assume significance after the US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs are illegal. Soon after, Trump signed an executive order to impose a 10% global tariff on America’s trading…
Haryana govt official jumps to death from 6th floor of civil secretariat in Chandigarh
A special secretary at the Haryana civil secretariat, Ganesh Das Arora, 58, died by suicide by jumping from his office building. A suicide note found at the scene stated no external pressure, though workplace stress…
T20 WC Super 8s standings: India set for virtual QF as SA seal semis spot
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…
Not just Cursor: Other US tech startups ask staff to leave shoes behind
A viral social media post highlights a growing trend in San Francisco's tech scene: a 'no shoes' policy at offices. Startups like Cursor, Replo, and Spur are encouraging employees to shed their footwear, aiming to…
Watch: President Murmu take sortie in indigenous light combat helicopter ‘Prachand’
President Droupadi Murmu experienced a flight in the indigenously built Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand' near the Pakistan border in Jaisalmer. This advanced aircraft, designed for diverse terrains and equipped with modern weaponry, significantly enhances the…
Suspected Drone Movement Prompts Search Op Near LoC In J&K’s Poonch
JAMMU, Feb 27: Security forces launched a search operation after a suspected drone movement was detected along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday, sources said. The search was…
Auqib Nabi On His Way To National Colours, Says Sourav Ganguly
New Delhi, Feb 27: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday showered praise on Jammu and Kashmir for their exploits against Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final, picking out pacer Auqib Nabi as a…