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Team India's first match in the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be against South Africa on February 22nd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The two teams will face each other once again after the 2024 final. This high-voltage match will be a true test for the Indian batting, especially since the top order has failed to live up to expectations so far.
Star opener Abhishek Sharma has yet to open his account in this tournament. The pressure on him has increased after being dismissed for zero in three matches. Captain Suryakumar Yadav has also failed to make much of an impact in Ahmedabad. He has scored only 152 runs in five innings at this ground. Ishan Kishan's record has also been mediocre - only 79 runs in four innings.
Traffic will be affected on several major routes in the capital Delhi on Saturday (February 21) due to the AI Impact Summit-2026. The event is being held at Bharat Mandapam, where a large number of VVIP guests and participants are expected to arrive. In view of this, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory to ensure smooth traffic flow in the city.
According to the Delhi Traffic Police, vehicular movement will be controlled in and around Bharat Mandapam from 9 am to 8 pm on Saturday. Due to heavy crowds and security concerns, diversions will be implemented on some routes. Police stated that traffic rules will be strictly enforced during this period, and additional restrictions may be imposed if necessary.
US President Donald Trump, immediately after receiving a major legal setback from the Supreme Court, has announced an additional 10% global tariff on the entire world. According to an order issued on Friday, this new tariff will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on February 24th and will remain in effect for the next five months. According to a White House fact sheet, this tariff will be in addition to the normal tariffs already in place.
The country's weather is once again witnessing a major change. Several states in South India are expected to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next two days, while temperatures in North India will gradually rise. According to the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather in the southern states will remain active between February 21 and 23.
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