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In a gesture that reflects his hands-on approach, Aamir Khan visited Arijit Singh’s hometown, Murshidabad for the recording of Ek Din’s first song, as Aamir Khan Productions released a special video featuring the beautifully rendered track sung by Arijit Singh.Aamir Khan had travelled to meet Arijit Singh to convince him to rethink his reported retirement. The speculations were put to rest when Aamir shared a poster and thanked Arijit for lending his voice to his upcoming film ‘Ek Din’, starring Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan, under Aamir Khan Productions. Aamir had gone to Arijit’s hometown, Murshidabad, and stayed there for four days with Arijit and his family, to persuade him to reconsider his reported retirement and personally request him to sing for the film. Known as one of the biggest and most loved singers in the country, Arijit’s emotional voice was exactly what Aamir wanted for this romantic story.
Arijit and Aamir worked closely on the film’s first track. Their collaboration has now led to the release of the soulful ‘Ek Din’ title track. With touching lyrics and heartfelt music, the song feels like a timeless love anthem. The special video shows simple and warm behind-the-scenes moments from Murshidabad, with Aamir involved in every detail, discussing, guiding, and shaping the track with Arijit and the team, making the collaboration truly special.
‘Ek Din’ reunites Aamir Khan with filmmaker Mansoor Khan after a significant hiatus, reviving one of Hindi cinema’s most cherished creative partnerships. Together, they have gifted audiences unforgettable films like ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’, ‘Akele Hum Akele Tum’, and ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’. With ‘Ek Din’, the duo returns to the romance genre, sparking fresh excitement among fans. ‘Ek Din’ stars Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan. The film is directed by Sunil Pandey and produced by Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan, and Aparna Purohit. The film is set to release in theaters on May 1, 2026. Aamir Khan visited Arijit Singh immediately after the singer announced his retirement from plaback singing.
As the focus shifts to the 50-over format, the rivalry between Australia and India reaches a fever pitch. India enter this ODI leg with a significant psychological advantage and a 4-2 lead in the multi-format series points table, having just secured a historic 2-1 T20I series win on Australian soil.
For the hosts, this match marks the beginning of an emotional farewell. Alyssa Healy returns to the side to lead Australia in her final ODI series before retirement, adding a layer of high-stakes sentiment to an already intense battle.
The narrative surrounding the Australian camp is dominated by an emotional transition. Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy returns to the playing XI and the captaincy for the start of her “swansong” series. After making the shock announcement in January that she will retire from all forms of international cricket following this multi-format series, Healy opted to sit out the preceding T20Is to allow the team to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup under new leadership. Now, she returns to the 50-over format, where she has been most destructive, aiming to overturn India’s 4-2 series lead.
Tactically, Australia welcomes back star leg-spinner Alana King. Having been overlooked for the T20I leg, King’s inclusion is a clear intent to control the middle overs. Her ability to extract bounce and turn, even on a generally true surface like Allan Border Field, will be vital in curbing India’s aggressive stroke-makers. With Sophie Molineux serving as vice-captain and having led the side during the T20Is, the Australian leadership group remains robust. The hosts will rely heavily on Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney to provide the batting stability that was occasionally missing during their 2-1 T20I series loss.
India enter the ODI leg with immense psychological momentum. As the reigning ODI World Cup champions, having secured their first-ever title in late 2025, they have proved they can dismantle Australia on the biggest stage. Their recent T20I series victory on Australian soil, secured by a dominant performance from Smriti Mandhana, who smashed a match-winning 82 in the decider, has only bolstered their “giant-killer” reputation.
The most significant boost for India is the return of Pratika Rawal. The 25-year-old opener, who averages a staggering 50.45 in ODIs, has finally completed her rehabilitation following a severe ankle injury sustained during the 2025 World Cup group stages. Rawal was a pillar of India’s World Cup campaign, scoring 308 runs including a crucial century against New Zealand. Her return allows India to reunite one of the most feared top-orders in the game alongside Mandhana and Shafali Verma. With Jemimah Rodrigues also in peak form, boasting an average near 50 against Australia, India’s batting lineup looks deep and resilient. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will look to her spin twins, Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma, to mirror the discipline shown in the T20Is and secure a historic bilateral series win on Australian soil.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) |
| Feb 24 | 1st ODI | The Gabba, Brisbane | 1:50 PM | 3:50 AM | 9:20 AM |
| Feb 27 | 2nd ODI | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:50 PM | 3:50 AM | 9:20 AM |
| Mar 01 | 3rd ODI | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:50 PM | 3:50 AM | 9:20 AM |
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
US President Donald Trump has rejected reports that America’s top military commander, General Daniel Caine, warned against a potential war with Iran, calling the claims inaccurate and misleading. He said the reports suggesting that Caine had flagged the risks of a prolonged military campaign were “100% incorrect”. He said, “Numerous stories from the Fake News Media have been circulating stating that General Daniel Caine, sometimes referred to as Razin, is against us going to War with Iran. The story does not attribute this vast wealth of knowledge to anyone, and is 100% incorrect.”Elaborating further on Truth Social, he added, “General Caine, like all of us, would like not to see War but, if a decision is made on going against Iran at a Military level, it is his opinion that it will be something easily won. He knows Iran well in that he was in charge of Midnight Hammer, the attack on the Iranian Nuclear Development. It is a Development no longer, but rather, was blown to smithereens by our Great B-2 Bombers. Razin Caine is a Great Fighter, and represents the Most Powerful Military anywhere in the World.”The US president went on to say that if military action were ordered, Caine would be at the forefront. “He has not spoken of not doing Iran, or even the fake limited strikes that I have been reading about, he only knows one thing, how to WIN and, if he is told to do so, he will be leading the pack. Everything that has been written about a potential War with Iran has been written incorrectly, and purposefully so.”He added, “I am the one that makes the decision, I would rather have a Deal than not but, if we don’t make a Deal, it will be a very bad day for that Country and, very sadly, its people, because they are great and wonderful, and something like this should never have happened to them.”However, The Wall Street Journal has reported that Caine warned an extended confrontation “could incur significant costs to US forces and munitions stockpiles.”The move comes after thousands of people in Iran reportedly received anonymous text messages on Monday warning of possible US action and calling the American president a “man of action”, according to Iran International English citing Iranian state media.At the same time, the United States has been reinforcing its military footprint in the region, fuelling worries about a possible wider confrontation with Iran.The New York Times had earlier reported that hundreds of US servicemen have been relocated from the Al Udeid base in Qatar, citing Pentagon officials.Comparable troop and logistical movements have also been observed at American facilities in Bahrain, where the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet is headquartered, as well as in Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.Officials fear that the 30,000 to 40,000 American troops stationed across the region could become the Islamic Republic’s primary targets if a full-scale conflict breaks out.Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to meet a US delegation in Geneva on Thursday for the next round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme. The two sides have already held two rounds of talks this month aimed at securing a deal.
England left-arm spinner Liam Dawson insisted the two-time champions will not be consumed by the buzz around Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq ahead of Tuesday’s crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights encounter. He stressed that England are preparing for Pakistan’s entire spin unit rather than focusing on one individual threat.England head into the contest on the back of a convincing 51-run win over co-hosts Sri Lanka. Another victory against Pakistan would seal a top-two finish in their Super Eights group and confirm a semifinal berth.
However, there are concerns over England’s susceptibility to spin after four of their top five batters were dismissed by Sri Lankan spinners in their previous outing — an issue that could be tested against a Pakistan attack featuring Tariq, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha and Mohammad Nawaz.Tariq has drawn attention throughout the tournament for his unusual action, including a pronounced pause before delivering his off-breaks. England captain Harry Brook was even seen imitating Tariq’s bowling style during practice. Despite the spotlight on the Pakistani spinner, Dawson underlined the importance of a balanced approach.“It’s not all about Tariq. They’re a very good team with some dangerous players, and Tariq’s obviously a very good bowler. But we’re not going to just look at him. We’ll look at the whole team and see how we can nullify them,” Dawson told reporters on the eve of the match.Dawson played a key role in England’s win over Sri Lanka, combining with Will Jacks and Adil Rashid to claim seven wickets as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 95 while chasing 146/9. He pointed to the diversity within England’s spin attack as a major strength.“We’re all very different types of spinners. Jacksy gets a lot of overspin and a lot of bounce. Dilly (Rashid) has all his variations. Me – I sort of don’t get the bounce that the other two get. It will be a different challenge on Tuesday night. We might get a better batting wicket. We’ll have to see.”“Out of the three or four of us, I’m probably more the defensive spinner in this, and I know that’s my role, and I’m just trying to be consistent for the captain. Adil can use all his tricks, and he comes on us to get the wickets and get us back in games or put us ahead in games.“We’re all very experienced. If you look at the amount of cricket that me and Adil have played, even Jacks as well, it’s probably only with Beth that’s probably got a little bit less experience. But there’s a lot of trust in the guys that go out there and try to execute what you want to try and do,” he added.
An Indian technology reviewer has alleged racial discrimination during a stay at a luxury resort in Mauritius, saying staff prioritised European guests while ignoring him and his parents. The claims were shared on X by a user known as @Starcommander10, who said the incident occurred some time ago but did not give an exact date. He stated that he had booked a stay at the five-star Anantara Iko resort after securing a new job, intending to treat his parents to what he described as a dream holiday. According to his post, the reviewer paid about Rs 3.5 lakh for the visit. He claims they were excluded from an Easter lunch event and treated differently from white guests during the meal service. The resort has not publicly responded to the allegations.
In his post, the reviewer wrote that the incident took place on Easter afternoon. He wrote that his family had asked the reception to reserve a lunch table at 1 PM but were told to wait due to limited availability. After waiting, they went directly to the restaurant and found no free tables.A European family then informed them that a special Easter lunch was being held and that guests had been invited. The reviewer said he was unsure why his family had not been informed. He described waiting until around 2.30 PM before his mother approached a housekeeping staff member to ‘beg’ for help in finding food. “My mom then went to an old housekeeping lady staff and literally begged if we can have lunch somewhere.” He wrote that the staff member eventually guided them to the Easter event area, where food and seating were available.
Tech reviewer claims racism during stay at luxury Mauritius resort (Image Source – X/Starcommander)
The reviewer further claimed that while at the buffet, he noticed food being replenished selectively. He said that when French fries ran out, and he asked a chef for more, he was told there were none left, though potato wedges might be available. Shortly afterwards, he alleged that a white child made the same request, and the fries were refilled. He described feeling shocked and said he raised the issue with the duty manager. According to his account, the response was limited to noting the feedback, with no apology offered.The reviewer also wrote that he did not speak publicly at the time because he felt concerned about his safety. He added that while he found Mauritius beautiful and praised local people, he believed the property did not treat Indian guests equally. The allegations have drawn attention online, with users debating experiences of discrimination in luxury hospitality settings. The resort has yet to issue a statement addressing the claims.
Tech reviewer claims racism during stay at luxury Mauritius resort (Image Source – X/Starcommander10)
In a momentous occasion for Indian domestic cricket, eight-time Ranji Trophy champions Karnataka will lock horns with first-time finalists Jammu and Kashmir in the summit clash of the 2025-26 season at the KSCA Hubballi Cricket Ground. The five-day encounter, beginning Tuesday (February 24), represents a fairy-tale journey for the J&K side and a return to glory days for the star-studded Karnataka lineup .
Cricket enthusiasts across India can catch all the action from this historic final through multiple platforms.
The Ranji Trophy final will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can tune in to the dedicated sports channels to watch the five-day contest unfold .
For those preferring to watch online, the match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Viewers can access the stream with a valid subscription to the platform.
Also READ: Explained – Why Ranji Trophy final has been shifted from Bengaluru to Hubballi?
The eight-time champions secured their first Ranji Trophy final appearance since the 2014-15 season with a commanding performance against Uttarakhand in the semifinal. Skipper Devdutt Padikkal led from the front with a monumental 232, while KL Rahul contributed a classy 141. The emergence of Smaran Ravichandran, who struck twin centuries (135 and 127), highlighted Karnataka’s batting depth as they posted a mammoth 736 in the first innings.
Squad: Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal (c), Karun Nair, Smaran R, Shreyas Gopal, Kruthik Krishna, Vidwath Kaverappa, Vidyadhar Patil, Prasidh Krishna, Mohsin Khan, Shikhar Shetty, Shrijith KL, Vyshak V.
J&K’s journey to their maiden Ranji Trophy final in 67 years since receiving BCCI affiliation is nothing short of remarkable. After defeating former champions Madhya Pradesh in the quarterfinal, they pulled off a stunning comeback against Bengal in the semifinal. Despite conceding a first-innings lead, pacer Auqib Nabi’s match figures of 9/123 turned the tide, ably supported by Sunil Kumar’s lethal second-innings spell that bundled Bengal out for just 99. Captain Paras Dogra and explosive batter Abdul Samad then guided the team to a historic six-wicket victory.
Squad: Jammu and Kashmir: Paras Dogra (c), Abdul Samad, Shubham Khajuria, Qamran Iqbal, Abid Mushtaq, Vivrant Sharma, Umran Malik, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Auqib Nabi Dar, Sunil Kumar, Lone Nasir Muzaffar, Mujtaba Yousuf, Musaif Ajaz, Sahil Lotra, Umar Nazir Mir, Vanshaj Sharma, Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Yawer Hassan, Rohit K Sharma, Shubham Pundir, Dikshant Kundal
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Stock market recommendations: Somil Mehta, Head – Alternate Research, Capital Market Strategy, Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends GMR Airports, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and L&T Finance as the top stock picks you can consider for February 24, 2026. He provides detailed target and stop loss levels:GMR Airports Ltd (GMRAIRPORT): Buy in the range between Rs 100 & Rs 101; Stop Loss: Rs 93; Target: Rs 115The stock has closed the week above the crucial resistance level of 99.50, as well as above its 20-and 40-week exponential moving averages. On the daily chart, it is forming a “higher top and higher bottom” pattern above the 200-day exponential moving average. Momentum indicators are positive, showing underlying strength; meanwhile, the key resistance is identified at 110 and support is at 95.Kotak Mahindra Bank (KOTAKBANK): Buy in the range between Rs 430 & Rs 431; Stop Loss: Rs 400; Target: Rs 480Kotak Mahindra Bank has been consolidating within a range for the last three weeks and is now giving a breakout of a descending sloping trendline on the daily chart. On the weekly chart, it is forming an inverted head and shoulders pattern above the 200 weekly exponential moving averages, which is expected to give an upside breakout. Momentum indicators are showing a positive crossover above the zero line, reflecting underlying strength. The important resistance level is at 454, while the important support is at 412.L&T Finance Ltd (LTF): Buy in the range between Rs 299 & Rs 300; Stop Loss: Rs 268; Target: Rs 350In the weekly time frame, the stock continues to form a base at the 20 weekly exponential moving average. The daily chart shows a range breakout above the important resistance level of 299, above the short-term 20 and 40-day exponential moving averages. Momentum indicators are positive, showing strength; meanwhile, the upside hurdle is at 316 and support is at 282.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
Nuvama has downgraded UPL to hold with the target price at Rs 816. Analysts said the company recently announced a restructuring to create a unified crop protection entity by merging UPL SAS and UPL Corp, which would be listed as UPL Global while UPL Ltd shall stay as the holding company for formulation business, R&D, Superform and Advanta. They said the demerger aims to drive synergies and enable value unlocking. The transaction is cash and tax neutral, protects minority interests and does not alter capital structure, with no material impact on current leverage overhang.Jefferies has a buy recommendation on IDFC First Bank with the target price at Rs 100. Analysts said IDFC disclosed that it has identified a suspected fraud involving Rs 590 crore at its Chandigarh branch, linked to certain Haryana state govt accounts. The bank has initiated an investigation and is taking steps to recover funds which is about 0.9% of its net worth, post-tax. The bank will need to strengthen operational controls and clarify that issue has not spread to other clients.Morgan Stanley has a underweight rating on Dixon Technologies with the target price at Rs 8,157. Analysts said DRAM spot price as on Feb 13 2026 was up 6.8x on the year, and average mobile DRAM price thus far in 2026 for some variants are up 55% and 64% on the quarter. As per TrendForce mobile DRAM prices are expected to rise ~88-93% in the current quarter and 20-25% in the next. About 75% of India’s smartphone market is at <$300 price point, ad increased DRAM prices could be an incremental headwind for this already muted industry.CLSA has an outperform rating on Tech Mahindra with the target price at Rs 1,810. Analysts met the chief operating officer of the company. They said the company believes that AI would be a net positive volume opportunity along with it being a potential margin lever too. New volume around building small language models (SLMs) and infusing AI into BPO operations are significant opportunity areas for system integrators. TechM is only GSI partner of India AI mission where it is building a large language model (LLM). The company believes employee reskilling is becoming more important now than before where TechM has categorised its employees into white, blue, brown and black belts. Similar to other Indian system integrator (Sis), TechM will also partner with foundation model companies like OpenAI and Anthropic on a Mahindra group level. Analysts remain positive on TechM’s vision to achieve higher-than-peer average growth in FY27 backed by strong order booking momentum, with cyclical tailwinds going into US midterm elections.Macquarie initiated its coverage of Torrent Pharma with an outperform rating and a target price of Rs 5,000. Analysts said that the company is executing its perfected acquisition blueprint with JB Pharma acquisition, which expect to accelerate its growth momentum. Post-acquisition, estimate pro forma earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) will almost double by FY29 on a FY25 base, driving meaningful cash earnings per share (EPS) accretion. They also expect pro forma net debt to EBITDA to decline by FY28. The catalysts for the stock could be regulatory approvals for JB Pharma acquisitions, synergy realisation, and key product launches.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
