The Ranji Trophy Final 2026 at Hubballi took a dramatic turn on Day 3 as Karnataka’s pace spearhead, Prasidh Krishna, delivered a masterclass in persistence and skill. While the match had been dominated by a marathon batting performance from Jammu & Kashmir, the morning session belonged to Krishna, whose relentless spells finally broke the back of the J&K lower order. However, the talking point of the morning wasn’t just Krishna’s clinical fifer, but the incredibly unusual fashion in which Auqib Nabi lost his wicket, a moment that left commentators and fans alike in a state of disbelief.

Strange dismissal sees Auqib Nabi head back to pavilion in Ranji Trophy Final 2026

In a game defined by grit, Nabi’s departure will go down as one of the most bizarre sights in domestic cricket history. Facing the 163rd over of the innings, Nabi seemed mentally prepared for a short-ball barrage from the towering Krishna. As Krishna hit the crease for his sixth delivery of the over, Nabi pre-emptively committed to a duck, dropping his head and shoulders to avoid a bouncer that never came.

Instead, Krishna outsmarted the batter with a full-length delivery. Because Nabi had already crouched down, his bat was left dangled awkwardly in the air like a periscope. The ball skidded off the surface, kissed the edge of the static blade, and flew straight into the gloves of wicketkeeper Kruthik Krishna. Despite a difficult outing behind the stumps previously, Kruthik made no mistake in pouching the chance. Nabi stood frozen for a second, realizing he had effectively defended a full ball by trying to duck it, before trudging back to the pavilion for 2 (9). This wicket marked a turning point, providing Karnataka the opening they desperately needed to wrap up the tail.

Here’s the video:

A hard-fought fifer in a high-quality contest! ✋

The moment Prasidh Krishna secured his well-deserved 5️⃣-wicket haul!

Updates ▶️ https://t.co/G0ytZLEyNB#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @prasidh43 pic.twitter.com/9tYzlBAk18

— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 26, 2026

Also READ: Ranji Trophy Final: 5 players to watch out for in Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir showdown

Prasidh Krishna’s fifer halts J&K’s marathon innings

While the unusual dismissal grabbed the headlines, the statistical highlight was Krishna’s five-wicket haul. J&K’s first innings was a testament to endurance, spanning 173.1 overs and yielding a massive total of 584. The foundation was laid by Yawer Hassan (88) and a brilliant century from Shubham Pundir (121), while veteran Paras Dogra contributed a steady 70 despite a temporary retirement from the crease.

Krishna’s figures of 5/96 in 34.1 overs were the result of pure toil on a surface that offered little assistance by the third day. His victims included the top-order threat of Qamran Iqbal (63) and the dangerous Abdul Samad (61). By removing Abid Mushtaq and then Nabi in quick succession, Krishna ensured that J&K didn’t push the score beyond the 600-run mark.

At Lunch on Day 3, Karnataka faced a daunting task, reaching 35/1 in 13 overs. The hosts lost the crucial wicket of Rahul (13), trapped by Nabi, who found some redemption with the ball, after a successful DRS challenge by J&K. With Mayank Agarwal (16) and Devdutt Padikkal (4) at the crease, Karnataka trails by 549 runs, setting the stage for a massive uphill battle in the remaining sessions of this Ranji Trophy Final.

Also WATCH: J&K captain Paras Dogra headbutts Karnataka fielder, Mayank Agarwal steps in to defuse tense moment

South Africa vs West Indies Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Two of the most in-form teams in the tournament, South Africa and West Indies, will face off in a crucial Super 8 encounter with a semifinal spot firmly in sight. Both teams have been dominant so far, with South Africa registering an emphatic 76-run win over India in Ahmedabad and West Indies crushing Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their previous outing.

T20 World Cup: Schedule | Points Table

West Indies’ batting has been their biggest weapon, with multiple power-hitters capable of accelerating at any stage. Their aggressive approach has overwhelmed opponents, but the Proteas present a different challenge with a disciplined and varied bowling attack. Rabada’s pace, Jansen’s bounce, Ngidi’s variations and Maharaj’s control have combined effectively to trouble even the strongest line-ups.

South Africa’s batting has also delivered when needed, particularly through David Miller, whose composure under pressure helped rescue the team after early setbacks against India. His experience will be crucial again, especially against West Indies’ spin options such as Akeal Hosein.

The afternoon timing of the match may create balanced conditions, with no dew factor and a surface expected to slow down as the game progresses. This could bring spinners more into play and force batters to adapt rather than rely purely on power.

Having played extensively at the venue, South Africa will feel confident about their understanding of the conditions. The match also carries major implications for India, as a West Indies win would tighten the group and leave the hosts needing big victories in their remaining matches to stay in contention for the semifinals.

SQUADS

West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, and Jayden Seales.

South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickleton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, George Linde, Jason Smith.

You don’t have permission to access “http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/nicolas-maduros-lawyer-barry-pollack-claims-team-trump-blocking-venezuela-from-paying-fees-11138893” on this server.

Reference #18.c7f5d217.1772093014.4dd3e585

https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.c7f5d217.1772093014.4dd3e585

NEW DELHI: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said user consent must be mandatory for “all synthetically generated” content and called on digital platforms to take proactive steps to curb cyber fraud.Speaking at the Third Annual Storyboard18 Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, Vaishnaw said, “Platforms must take responsibility of what they are publishing. Times have gone when a platform could say that they are responsible for the content. Those times have gone because the platforms have themselves changed from being pure platforms to becoming hosts to the world. They must take the responsibility for the harmful content which is hosted by them.““Social media platforms must share revenue in a fair way with content creators… including creators sitting in far-flung areas, influencers, professors… There has to be a fair share of revenue with people creating content,” Vaishnaw said.“There has to be user consent for all synthetically generated content…platforms must take proactive action on cyber fraud,” he added.Emphasising the importance of trust in democratic systems, Vaishnaw said, “Human society is built upon trust and institution. When human beings created the social structures. They created so many institutions beginning with the institution of family, a social identity, judiciary, media, legislature and a democratic way of coming together and deciding things.”“All these institutions were built on one fundamental premise. The premise of trust,” he noted.“And that basically means that diff arms of the society, different institutions within the society and the individuals interacting with those institutions. They believe that institutions work on certain principles which are based upon trust,” he said.“Mutual trust defines the entire core of the institution,” the Union minister added.Warning that this foundation is under strain, Vaishnaw said, “The way the world is emerging today, that core tenet of trust is under threat. That threat is coming from so many different angles, deepfakes which can make you believe in things which have never happened anywhere.”“Disinformation barrage which can cause a sense of distrust, which doesn’t exist in real life. Creating synthetically generated photos and videos which have absolutely no relation with reality. And all that content when it reaches the common citizen. They start questioning the very basic structure of the society. And this is a big threat that every country including India is juggling with these issues now,” he added.Earlier, DNPA Chairperson and Manorama Online CEO Mariam Mammen Mathew opened the conclave, saying artificial intelligence and rapid shifts in the digital ecosystem are fundamentally reshaping how news is created, distributed, discovered and monetised.Speaking on the theme she said, “Transformation of Media in the Age of Artificial Intelligence is at a critical juncture as AI, evolving data governance norms, shifting platform economics and changing audience behaviour redefine digital journalism.”The DNPA Conclave 2026 brought together policymakers, media leaders and industry experts to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of news, governance and digital innovation. As a key industry platform, the conclave featured curated panel discussions and expert-led sessions examining emerging trends, addressing shared challenges and outlining a forward-looking roadmap for India’s digital media ecosystem.Discussions focused on the evolving regulatory environment governing digital communications and how policy frameworks can balance innovation with consumer protection and industry growth in an AI-driven era. Sessions also explored how artificial intelligence is transforming newsroom workflows, content creation, distribution strategies and audience engagement across platforms.The conclave further examined where audiences are turning for credible information, how trust can be built and sustained, and what constitutes the new public square in a fragmented, platform-led media landscape. The impact of regulatory changes on various stakeholders was also discussed, including who stands to benefit, who bears the costs, and how the ecosystem can remain competitive and inclusive.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly reprimanded the NCERT over its now-withdrawn chapter in the newly introduced Class 8 textbook, which had been added to the syllabus days ago and outlined “corruption” and “backlogs” in the judiciary. Calling it a “deep-rooted conspiracy,” the CJI issued a show-cause notice to the NCERT director and pushed for action, seeking a “deeper probe” into the matter.Amid the controversy surrounding the top court’s remarks, it also directed the seizure of physical and digital copies of the NCERT textbook in circulation that contained the chapter on judicial “corruption.”

Here are the key observations made by the Supreme Court:

The court will hear suo motu case on this matter on March 11.This follows the introduction of a new NCERT social science textbook for Class 8, which highlighted key challenges facing the country’s judicial system, including corruption, a heavy backlog of cases, and an insufficient number of judges. The revised chapter, titled ‘The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society’, goes beyond explaining the structure of courts and access to justice, addressing systemic issues that affect the functioning of the judiciary. Previous editions primarily focused on the organisation and role of courts.One section of the new textbook discusses corruption within the judicial system and its impact on access to justice, particularly for economically disadvantaged groups. “People do experience corruption at various levels of the judiciary. For the poor and the disadvantaged, this can worsen the issue of access to justice. Hence, efforts are constantly being made at the State and Union levels to build faith and increase transparency in the judicial system, including through the use of technology, and to take swift and decisive action against instances of corruption wherever they may arise,” the chapter states.The textbook also provides data on the scale of pending cases across courts, estimating around 81,000 cases in the Supreme Court, about 62.40 lakh in high courts, and approximately 4.70 crore in district and subordinate courts.

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday unveiled new reforms for Indian Railways as part of the ‘Reforms Express’ that PM Narendra Modi has spoken of. The two reforms unveiled today focus on a new rail tech policy, and reforms in disposal of railway claims tribunal cases.Indian Railways aims to engage innovators, startups, industry, and institutions to promote innovation. The new policy simplifies selection of innovators and a new ‘Rail Tech Portal’ for innovation is being launched. The innovation challenge can be initiated by any innovator or departmental user.

Rail Tech Portal:

• Single-stage detailed submission of proposals by the Innovator
• Scale-up grant increased more than 3 times
• Maximum grant doubled for prototype development and trials
• User friendly interface

Innovation Challenges Listed by Railway Minister• AI based Elephant Intrusion Detection System (EIDS)• AI based fire detection system in coaches• Drone based broken rail detection system• Rail stress monitoring system• Sensor based load calculation device on parcel vans (VPUs)• Solar panel on coaches• AI based coach cleaning monitoring system• Obstruction detection in foggy environment• AI based pension, dispute resolution

Disposal of railway claims tribunal cases

• A citizen centric reform and a digital solution designed to streamline and modernize processing of court cases in Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT)
• It aims to improve efficiency, accessibility, and transparency in all 23 RCT benches to be connected digitally across India
• It will benefit litigants to file their cases from anywhere electronically easily with 24/7 availability

Last month, Vaishnaw had convened a meeting with senior railway officials, during which he unveiled a roadmap to introduce 52 key reforms over 52 weeks in 2026.Deliberations centred on expanding infrastructure, improving maintenance practices, and increasing network capacity. Officials observed that wide-ranging changes are required within Indian Railways to enhance passenger facilities and strengthen operational safety.The “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative is intended to bring structural improvements in efficiency, administration, and service standards.The press note also pointed to a strong emphasis on safety, with a target of bringing railway accidents down to a single-digit figure from 11 recorded in 2025-26.Additional measures proposed under the reform agenda include greater use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, modernisation of talent development and training systems, and improvements in food and catering services.

As winter gently gives way to warmer days, Mumbai’s thriving community of hikers and outdoor enthusiasts is swapping hill trails for golden fields. This season, sunflower farm visits on the city’s outskirts have emerged as a favourite weekend escape, drawing families, pet parents and adventure lovers alike.What makes these visits special is not just the sea of yellow blooms stretching endlessly toward the horizon, but the sense of togetherness they foster.Raj Chedda, founder of the adventure community organising these outings, says the idea was always to create a space that welcomes everyone. “We are a family-friendly and pet-friendly hiking community that encourages people to explore the beauty of nature with their children and pets. We aim to create unforgettable moments of togetherness, laughter and adventure,” he says.Emphasising inclusivity, safety and accessibility, the group ensures that outdoor experiences remain enjoyable regardless of age or experience level. “We want to promote a more connected, healthier and happier lifestyle by fostering a strong bond between people, their pets and the environment,” he adds.Beyond the postcard-perfect visuals, the experience is immersive. Jainam Shah, from the team who hosted the event, explains that the outing goes far beyond a simple farm walk. “Our participants don’t just see nature — they taste it through our authentic farm-to-table experience. Our meals are prepared using fresh produce sourced directly from the farm, including pure sunflower oil extracted from the very fields you explore. When we say farm to table, we mean food that travels only from the soil to your plate — simple, honest, and full of flavour. It’s not just a visit — it’s a meaningful connection to where real food comes from.”For many Mumbaikars, the sunflower fields offered a rare pause from the city’s relentless pace. Nikita Shah, from South Mumbai and Head Operations & Customer Experience at a company, says, “It was truly an unforgettable experience. Everything was beautifully organised, making the journey smooth, safe, and incredibly enjoyable for the kids. The team was extremely cordial, supportive, and always ready with a smile. It created wonderful memories for our family.”Ekta Acharya, founder of a baking company based in the Western Suburbs, echoes the sentiment. “The sunflower farm experience felt refreshing and thoughtfully curated. For me, it was a perfect weekend escape from the city’s fast pace. We genuinely enjoyed the warmth and simplicity of the outing.” For Shreya Jaokar, a developmental psychologist from Andheri, the appeal lay in the sheer visual splendour. “We had a fantastic time at the Sunflower Farm visit near Mumbai. We loved the beautiful fields in full bloom. It felt like the perfect weekend getaway near the city.”The experience wasn’t limited to admiring flowers. Deepika Khaladkar, a homemaker from South Mumbai who attended with her family, says, “We had a wonderful experience. We enjoyed every aspect of the visit, from the sunflower fields to the river dip and the delicious lunch. Excellent trip.”In a city constantly racing against time, these sunflower farm visits have become more than just Instagram-worthy outings. They represent a growing desire among Mumbaikars to slow down, reconnect with nature and create shared memories at these golden fields.

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar delivered a deeply moving speech during the pre-wedding celebrations of his son, Arjun Tendulkar, and his fiancée, Saaniya Chandhok. Hosted by Mukesh and Nita Ambani at their sprawling residence in Jamnagar on February 25, 2026, the event served as a star-studded prelude to the couple’s upcoming wedding. The atmosphere was one of profound nostalgia and joy, as two of India’s most influential families came together to bless the union. A video shared by the Mumbai Indians (MI) captured the ‘Master Blaster’ reflecting on the poignant realization that his son had truly transitioned into adulthood.

Sachin Tendulkar’s emotional tribute to Arjun and Saaniya Chandhok

Taking the stage in the presence of the Ambani family, Sachin expressed his immense pride and gratitude. He spoke about the universal experience of a parent watching their child grow up, noting that the moment Arjun introduced Saaniya to the family, it marked a significant shift in their household dynamic. Sachin’s words resonated with everyone present, highlighting the deep bond between the father and son as Arjun prepares to start his own family.

“Thank you very much for having us here. When a son brings a girl home to introduce her, then you know that the son has grown up. They look madly in love with each other. Arjun, I have to say I am extremely proud of you to have found someone so special who loves you as much as you love her.” Sachin said.

Here’s the video:

Welcoming Saaniya: Nita Ambani’s heartfelt blessings

Nita Ambani, who has shared a long-standing friendship with the Tendulkars and watched Arjun grow up from a young boy at her school, also addressed the gathering with visible affection. She spoke warmly about the couple’s future and welcomed Saaniya into their extended family circle. The celebrations were rooted in tradition, featuring Ganesha pujas and classic silhouettes, with Nita Ambani praising Saaniya’s vibrant spirit and the couple’s “beautiful partnership.”

“My dear Arjun, I have seen you grow up from a little boy at our school and now standing here, ready to begin the most beautiful partnership of your life. Saaniya, you have such a warm and positive energy around you. It’s wonderful getting to know you and see you both together. And may God bless your union forever.” Nita Ambani said.

Also WATCH: Arjun Tendulkar makes headlines after dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brother in DY Patil T20 Cup 2026

Who is Saaniya Chandhok? Arjun Tendulkar’s fiancée

Saaniya Chandhok is far more than just a bride-to-be; she is an accomplished entrepreneur and professional with a distinguished academic record. She represents a blend of high-level business acumen and a deep-seated passion for animal welfare, making her a perfect match for the disciplined Arjun.

• Professional Background: She is the founder of Mr. Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP, a brand she built to focus on elite pet grooming and wellness.
• Education: A 2020 graduate of the London School of Economics (LSE), she furthered her expertise by qualifying as a Veterinary Technician.
• Family Heritage: She is the granddaughter of Ravi Ghai, the Chairman of the Graviss Group, with her parents Sunny and Gaurika also being prominent figures in the organization.

The couple, who got engaged in August 2025, are preparing for a grand Mumbai wedding following their Jamnagar festivities. Reflecting the immense stature of both families, the guest list for the main event is expected to feature the highest levels of Indian leadership. The families recently made headlines for personally visiting and inviting dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and President Droupadi Murmu.

Also READ: IPL 2026 Retentions: Sara Tendulkar reacts as her brother Arjun moves to Lucknow Super Giants from Mumbai Indians