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The 2026 T20 World Cup has begun, with the first two matches delivering exciting action. The third match of the tournament will be played today between India and the USA at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The USA squad features several players of Indian origin, adding extra interest to the contest.
T20 World Cup Live: Ind vs USA Live Score Updates
Arshdeep Singh dismisses Monank Patel for a duck, with Shivam Dube taking a superb catch. India strike early and put pressure on USA.
India’s pacers keep USA under check early in the T20 World Cup. Tight lines and clever swing from Arshdeep and Siraj restrict the visitors to 2/0 in the opening over.
Suryakumar Yadav Powers India to 161/9 Against USA in Thrilling T20 World Cup Encounter
Arshdeep Singh goes for the aerial shot but miscues to long-off—Milind Kumar takes a safe catch. Arshdeep Singh c Milind Kumar b van Schalkwyk 4(6) [4s-1]
Shubham Ranjane bowled a full toss outside off stump, and Suryakumar Yadav brought up his fifty by scooping it over deep backward square leg for four, leading India from the front to the delight of the Wankhede crowd.
Harmeet Singh bowled to Hardik Pandya, who went for a lofted drive outside off stump, but Saiteja Mukkamalla caught it at cover. Hardik scored 5 runs off 6 balls, including 1 four.
Mohsin dismissed Rinku Singh as he failed to time a full delivery, slogged it flat, and was caught by Milind Kumar at long-on for 6 off 14 balls.
van Schalkwyk dismissed Shivam Dube with a short, slower delivery, as Dube mistimed the pull and was caught by Netravalkar for a duck, leaving India four wickets down and handing van Schalkwyk a triple strike in the over.
van Schalkwyk dismissed Tilak Varma, who mistimed a pull shot and was caught by Monank Patel, leaving India three wickets down inside the powerplay.
Ishan Kishan is out, caught by Milind Kumar at mid-off off van Schalkwyk for 20 off 16 balls.
The blockbuster film RRR has earned worldwide recognition for its captivating story, grandeur, and powerful performances. Now, the same film is set to be presented to audiences in a new and exciting format. Renowned director SS Rajamouli has officially confirmed that RRR is being made in an anime format. This news has sparked a wave of excitement among fans and is generating widespread discussion on social media.
RRR's story, set in the 1920s, depicts friendship, struggle, and the spirit of freedom. While the original film emotionally moved audiences, the anime version will present the story in an even more colorful and imaginative way. Rajamouli believes that the animation medium offers no limits to creativity, which will bring new dimensions to the story and will especially appeal to young audiences and animation lovers.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described the interim trade agreement between India and the United States as a historic step. He said that this day will be written in golden letters in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation. The bilateral trade talks, which began in February 2025, aimed to achieve annual trade of $500 billion between the two countries, and now appear to be moving in a new direction.
Goyal assured that this agreement does not compromise the interests of Indian farmers, the dairy sector, or agriculture. He said that the government prioritized the protection of farmers in every decision. He said that some people are trying to spread confusion in the name of farmers, but no steps have been taken in this agreement that are against their interests.
WhatsApp is preparing to make a major change to its Status feature. According to a new report, an Instagram-like "Close Friends" status option may be added to the app, allowing users to share their updates only with selected people. This will eliminate the need to change their Status privacy settings each time, making sharing easier and safer. Currently, this feature is in testing and beta users may be the first to receive it.
India has once again proven its dominance in junior cricket. Under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre, the Indian team won the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe. In the final played in Harare, India defeated England by 100 runs to win the trophy for a record sixth time. Previously, India had also won the title in 2022 by defeating England.
Despite the title win, the Indian players received no financial reward from the ICC and returned with only medals. In fact, under-19 tournaments are considered crucial to the development of young players, so the ICC does not award cash prizes.
India has found a new star in Under-19 cricket. Just 14-year-old left-handed opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the show with his explosive 175-run innings in the final against England. Undeterred by the pressure of a big match, Vaibhav completely changed the course of the match with his batting and played a key role in India's record sixth Under-19 title.
Vaibhav hit 15 fours and 15 sixes in his brilliant innings. The highlight of his batting was that he scored his last 151 runs in just 56 balls. However, he was caught by Manny Lumsden off the bowling of England captain Thomas Reeves at the end of the innings. India posted a mammoth total of 411 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs, enough to create pressure in a big match like the final.
Following the recent trade deal between India and the US, the US has taken a step that has proved a major blow to Pakistan. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) posted a map showing all of Jammu and Kashmir as part of India. This map also includes Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This map was shared after the release of the framework of the interim trade agreement between the US and India.
The US's previous stance on Kashmir has been that it is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan and should be resolved through dialogue. In September 2023, then-US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti reiterated this stance. However, during the military tensions between India and Pakistan last year, US President Donald Trump made several statements that were at odds with previous US policy. Trump even offered to mediate on the Kashmir issue.
The new mayor of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been chosen. Senior BJP corporator Ritu Tawde has been elected to the post of BMC mayor. This announcement was made by BJP president Amit Satam. Tawde's name was finalized amid chanting of mantras and chants of "Jai Shivaji Maharaj" at a crucial meeting held at the BMC headquarters.
This is the first time a BJP candidate will be elected as Mumbai mayor. Ritu Tawde is a three-time councilor from the Ghatkopar area. She first won from ward number 127 in 2012, followed by ward number 121 in 2017 and ward number 132 in 2025. She has also served as chairperson of the BMC's education committee. Tawde is popular within the party and the public for her friendly nature and public service.
Political controversy has intensified over the framework of the interim trade agreement between India and the United States announced today on Saturday. Congress leader Manish Tewari expressed concern over the language in the joint statement, saying it suggests India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on American industrial and agricultural products.
According to him, the words used for the industrial sector appear to be "completely open," while the expression "not restricted" in the agricultural sector suggests potentially extensive concessions. Tewari has demanded a detailed discussion on this issue in Parliament.
A horrific road accident occurred on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh early Saturday morning, killing six people and injuring nine others. The accident occurred near Milestone 88 in the Surir police station area when a speeding, uncontrolled container crushed passengers standing outside a bus. Police arrived at the scene upon receiving information, and the injured were immediately rushed to the hospital.
The incident reportedly occurred around 2:45 a.m. Some passengers of a bus traveling from Delhi to Kanpur had gotten off the expressway to relieve themselves. It is alleged that the bus driver, instead of stopping in the designated "green zone," stopped the bus on the roadside. Meanwhile, a container coming from behind first hit the bus and then ran over the passengers standing on the roadside, causing chaos at the scene.
The T20 World Cup 2026 begins today. A total of 20 teams are participating in this month-long tournament. Three matches will be played on the first day, the first of which is scheduled to be played between Pakistan and the Netherlands in Colombo. However, rain is looming over this match, causing concern among fans.
If the match between Pakistan and the Netherlands is cancelled due to persistent rain, both teams will be awarded one point each. This could be beneficial for the Netherlands, but could increase difficulties for Pakistan. For the Pakistani team, which is already under pressure due to the tournament, every match is considered crucial. Consequently, the Duckworth-Lewis rule could also play a major role in the match.
The Delhi Police Vigilance Department has filed an FIR against an IPS officer for alleged abuse of power, illegal detention, conducting raids without permission, and misappropriation of seized property during a narcotics operation in southwest Delhi in 2023. The accused officer has been identified as Shankar Chaudhary, who was then posted as Superintendent of Police (Narcotics) in Mizoram. The FIR filed on Thursday is under sections 166, 341, 342, and 409 of the Indian Penal Code.
According to the FIR, Chaudhary personally led the raid in the Dabri-Bindapur area between November 21 and 29, 2023, without written permission or informing Delhi Police Headquarters. He was in Delhi on approved leave at the time and continued the operation even after his leave ended on November 20.
Drivers associated with Ola, Uber, and Rapido will be on a nationwide strike on today on Saturday. Driver unions have dubbed it an "All India Breakdown" and will keep their mobile apps shut down during this period. Passengers may face difficulties in getting cabs, autos, and bike taxis due to the strike, which is expected to disrupt daily commutes.
This strike has been called by several organizations, including the Telangana Gig Workers Union. Announcing this via social media, drivers stated that they have neither a fixed minimum fare nor clear rules. They allege that companies deduct commissions arbitrarily, making their income unstable and supporting their families difficult.
The arrest of Purnea MP Pappu Yadav in connection with an old criminal case dating back to 1995 has sparked political and legal turmoil in Patna. When police arrived at his residence to take him into custody, a high-voltage atmosphere prevailed for a considerable time. During his detention, Pappu Yadav expressed concern for his health and safety, stating that he did not know what would happen to him next.
In a media interaction, Pappu Yadav stated that he was ill and feeling scared. He alleged that the police arrived at his home in plain clothes, making him feel as if a criminal gang had arrived. He questioned the need for an arrest now in a nearly 35-year-old case. He also stated that he could have been placed under house arrest if desired and was ready to appear in court.
The weather is rapidly changing across the country. Winter is slowly receding in Delhi-NCR, and a mild warmth is beginning to be felt during the day. Meanwhile, there are signs of a change in the weather in the mountainous states of North India.
According to the India Meteorological Department, a new western disturbance will become active from the night of February 8th, bringing light rain and snowfall to the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh. Currently, another western disturbance is persisting as a cyclonic circulation over northeastern Iran and Afghanistan, affecting the weather. The subtropical westerly jet stream is also active over North India, with wind speeds reaching approximately 130 knots.
New Delhi: The 2026 T20 World Cup is underway, and the opening matches have already provided plenty of excitement. The tournament’s third game will see India take on the USA at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The match is drawing attention as the USA squad includes several players of Indian origin.
The Wankhede surface is considered batting-friendly and often produces high-scoring encounters. With dew likely to play a role later in the game, the team winning the toss may prefer to field first.
