Mumbai: The BMC blood banks in the city had to cancel their planned collection camps at the last moment, as the additional municipal commissioner (health) kept approvals for vehicles on hold for a prolonged duration. Blood bank officers said that, for the first time in many years, there were cancellations, and the situation could lead to a shortage of blood in the city.DMC (health) Sharad Ughade said the intention behind putting the approvals on hold was to consolidate the requirements of all the hospitals and grant blanket permission for the next three years, allowing blood banks the autonomy to conduct camps as the need arises.

All of these camps required vehicles carrying the required equipment and manpower to travel to the outskirts of Mumbai. A senior blood bank officer at one of the four BMC-run hospitals said earlier it was as simple as sending a letter to the dean and leaving for collection early in the morning.“Now, officers are asked to have written permission from AMC, who left us in the lurch,” the officer said.The city requires between 1,000 and 1,400 units of blood daily to meet the needs of hospitals, surgeries, and patients with chronic blood disorders.A former social worker at KEM Hospital involved in blood collection said donors within the city are limited for over 50 blood banks. “Most of the blood donors are those who did it for years. But donation numbers dip as summer arrives.”The blood banks had a relationship with donation camp organisers in areas like Panvel, who take a lot of effort in bringing forward donors. one such camp by KEM Hospital was cancelled mere days prior to collection. Another blood bank official from Nair Hospital said that they were in a similar situation this month. “All we require is 2 ambulance vehicles. one camp can bring 150 to 200 units of blood for the city. Their argument is that they do collection within Mumbai, but most of the blood donation camp organisers are from outside, who place a lot of trust in BMC hospitals.”F-South corporator Sachin Padwal, in a letter BMC commissioner, said the situation could have dire consequences for patients. AMC (Health) Vipin Sharma remained unavailable for comment.

Team India’s hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals have taken a serious hit after a crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa in their opening Super 8 fixture in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India were thoroughly outplayed as the Proteas dominated both innings.South Africa, after opting to bat first, posted a commanding 187/7. David Miller anchored the innings with a fluent 63, while Dewald Brevis provided momentum with a brisk 45. Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive spell of 3/15, India were unable to prevent South Africa from finishing strongly.

The chase unravelled quickly. India never settled into any rhythm and were eventually bowled out for just 111. Marco Jansen was the chief destroyer with four wickets, sealing a comprehensive win and inflicting major damage on India’s Net Run Rate, which now stands at -3.800.The defeat leaves India in a must-win situation. They need victories in both of their remaining Super 8 matches against West Indies and Zimbabwe to ensure qualification for the Final Four. Even then, scenarios could complicate matters.

India T20 World Cup Qualification Scenario

Scenario 1 – India win both matchesIf India secure wins in both fixtures, they will finish with four points. In most cases, that should be enough to qualify. However, complications arise if South Africa win only one of their remaining matches and the winner of the West Indies vs Zimbabwe clash also defeats South Africa. In that situation, three teams could end up on four points, pushing qualification to Net Run Rate calculations. Ideally for India, South Africa winning both of their remaining matches would simplify the equation and reduce reliance on NRR.Scenario 2 – India win one matchIf India manage just one win, they will require South Africa to win all their remaining games. Additionally, India’s sole victory must come against the winner of the West Indies vs Zimbabwe contest. That outcome would leave India, West Indies and Zimbabwe level on two points each, once again making Net Run Rate the deciding factor.India now find themselves under immense pressure. A defeat alone may not have been disastrous, but the scale of the loss and the severe blow to their Net Run Rate have left their campaign hanging by a thread.

The Wankhede Stadium witnessed a historic moment on Monday, February 23, as Zimbabwe‘s young prodigy Brian Bennett was finally dismissed for the first time in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Entering the Super 8 clash against the West Indies with a staggering unbeaten streak, Bennett’s luck ran out against a world-class piece of left-arm spin from Akeal Hosein. Chasing a monumental target of 255, the Zimbabwean opener was cleaned up by a delivery that has already been labeled the ‘ball of the tournament.’ The dismissal not only ended a remarkable individual run but also signaled the beginning of a catastrophic Powerplay for the Zimbabwe, who found themselves reeling under the scoreboard pressure of a record-breaking West Indian total.

Akeal Hosein’s ‘ripper’ ends Brian Bennett’s record unbeaten run in T20 World Cup 2026 

The dismissal occurred on the very first ball of the third over, delivered at a precise 85.4 kph. Akeal Hosein produced a classic “ripper” that drifted in toward the leg stump, dipped sharply to deceive the batter in flight, and then gripped the surface to spin away with venom. Bennett, attempting to maintain his aggressive intent by swinging across the line, was completely beaten by the lateral movement. The ball bypassed the outside edge and crashed into the top of the off-stump, leaving the Wankhede crowd in awe. Up until this delivery, Bennett had amassed 175 runs in the competition without losing his wicket once, making this ‘Timber!’ moment one of the most significant highlights of the Super 8 stage.

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Wankhede carnage against Zimbabwe: West Indies post gigantic 254/6

The wicket of Bennett could be the final nail in the coffin for a chase that is already considered ‘impossible.’ Earlier in the evening, the West Indies produced a record-breaking batting performance to pile up 254/6, the highest total of this World Cup and the second-highest in the history of the T20 World Cup. The carnage was spearheaded by Shimron Hetmyer, who smashed a breathtaking 85 off just 34 balls, including seven massive sixes. Hetmyer reached his half-century in a mere 19 balls, setting a new record for the fastest fifty by a West Indian in the tournament’s history. He was ably supported by former captain Rovman Powell, who hammered 59 off 35, as the pair shared a demoralizing 122-run stand that left the Zimbabwean bowlers completely out of ideas.

Powerplay collapse: Zimbabwe top order fail against Hosein

The fallout from Bennett’s dismissal was immediate and devastating, as Hosein completed a sensational double-wicket maiden by removing Ryan Burl for a duck just three balls later. With Matthew Forde having already claimed the wicket of Tadiwanashe Marumani, Zimbabwe collapsed to 20/3 in the space of just five deliveries. This result carries massive implications for Team India, as the West Indies’ dominant NRR boost puts immense pressure on the defending champions to win their upcoming fixtures against Zimbabwe and the Windies convincingly. As the Powerplay concluded with Zimbabwe at 47/3, the task ahead for Sikandar Raza‘s men became a matter of survival rather than victory.

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Trust and credibility will take centre stage at the DNPA Conclave 2026, where industry leaders are set to debate how confidence in news brands will determine the future of journalism in the coming decade.With digital platforms saturated by content and misinformation growing more sophisticated, discussions at the conclave will revolve around a central premise: trust is no longer a soft value but operational infrastructure for news organisations.Discussion on this profoundly relevant issue will be held at length during the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2026, which will be held in New Delhi on February 26. The theme for this year is ‘The New World Order of News: Rewriting the Playbook for a Resilient Digital Future’.Participants are expected to examine what many describe as “post-virality fatigue”, a phase in which audiences, far from being more gullible, are becoming increasingly sceptical and selective about sources. Industry executives argue that scale without credibility is unsustainable, particularly as scrutiny intensifies across platforms.Another key theme will be the credibility dilemma posed by artificial intelligence. As AI tools make content creation faster and cheaper, verification and editorial rigour are emerging as the primary differentiators. In this context, trust is being viewed not merely as a brand attribute but as a systemic capability embedded in newsroom processes.The conclave will also focus on advertiser alignment, with brands now evaluating the quality and safety of publishing environments rather than chasing raw impressions. Executives are expected to discuss how premium partnerships, subscriptions and reader-supported models increasingly hinge on perceived credibility.Industry leaders are likely to discuss how trust directly influences discoverability on digital platforms, audience retention and long-term revenue resilience. With regulatory scrutiny and public expectations rising globally, transparency and accountability mechanisms are also expected to feature prominently in discussions. The broader takeaway underpinning the event: in the coming decade, trust will not simply amplify journalism, it may determine whether it survives.The DNPA is a premier Indian industry body representing leading digital media organisations across the country. It is committed to strengthening credible journalism, upholding ethical standards, and enabling sustainable growth in the digital news ecosystem.DNPA Conclave 2026 serves as a key platform where policymakers, media leaders, and industry experts come together to discuss the evolving world of news, governance, and digital innovation. Through curated panel discussions and expert-led sessions, the conclave will highlight emerging trends, shared challenges, and the future roadmap for India’s digital media landscape.

Thane: Police probing the alleged illegal human egg extraction and sale racket in Badlapur East have put two hospitals in Ulhasnagar and Thane under scrutiny and suspect that the accused has links in Bengaluru and in Telangana.According to investigators, data retrieved from mobile phones seized from the arrested accused indicated the donor women were allegedly transported to multiple cities, including Bengaluru and Telangana. Police suspect that after being administered hormonal injections, the women were taken to medical facilities where eggs were extracted. Officials said the findings point to a possible inter-state network involving agents, unauthorised medical procedures and illegal financial transactions.The case came to light after a woman approached a health centre claiming she had not been paid for an egg donation procedure. The doctor alerted Badlapur police, leading to raids on the Badlapur residence of Sulakshana Gadekar (44), alleged to be the kingpin. Investigators said injections used for ovulation stimulation were recovered from her flat.Investigators said the accused allegedly arranged sonography tests at two different hospitals without valid medical prescriptions. The findings of the tests were shared with contacts outside the state, police said. At a later stage, women were allegedly taken to hospitals in Bengaluru, Telangana and other locations in Maharashtra like Nagpur, Pune and Nashik in Maharashtra where eggs were extracted and supplied, police said.Authorities said documents and medical records seized during searches at hospitals in Ulhasnagar and Thane are being examined. Officials are verifying whether sonography procedures were conducted in compliance with legal requirements. A senior officer said preliminary investigations suggest that over 40 women may have been exploited. In one instance, a donor was allegedly subjected to egg extraction 33 times, despite the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 permitting egg donation only once in a lifetime and prohibiting commercialisation.The police alleged that Gadekar lured financially distressed women by offering Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 and administered hormonal injections without proper medical consultation. Sources claimed that women were allegedly housed at her residence for 10 to 12 days, during which multiple injections were administered daily.During questioning, Gadekar allegedly disclosed the involvement of two more women from Ulhasnagar. Police subsequently arrested Ashwini Chabuskwar (29) and Manjusha Wankhede (46), who facilitated similar activities.Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore, Zone 3, Thane, said, “Three teams are conducting a detailed investigation. The inter-state links, financial trail and the involvement of medical professionals are being probed. Further arrests are likely.”Meanwhile, Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar has assured a thorough investigation into the racket and warned of strict action against those found guilty. Further inquiry is underway.

The crushing 76-run defeat suffered by India in Super 8 of T20 World Cup 2026 at the hands of South Africa has transcended the boundaries of the pitch, sparking a fiery cross-border war of words. Former Pakistan batting maestro Mohammad Yousuf took to social media on February 22, 2026, to mock the Indian team’s performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Yousuf specifically highlighted the psychological impact of former pacer Mohammad Amir, who has been a vocal critic of the Indian side from the television studios.

Mohammad Amir predicts India won’t reach T20 World Cup 2026 semis

The friction began well before the first ball was bowled in Ahmedabad, fueled by Amir’s appearances on various talk shows where he questioned the technical depth of India’s new-look top order. Amir sparked a massive controversy by labeling Indian sensation Abhishek Sharma as a ‘mere slogger’ who lacked the temperament for high-pressure ICC matches, a claim that drew sharp rebukes from Indian legends like Harbhajan Singh.

Furthermore, Amir boldly predicted that South Africa was the superior tactical side and that India would likely fail to even qualify for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026. As India’s batting lineup crumbled for just 111 runs in the Super 8 opener, Amir’s critiques appeared to haunt the hosts, leading to a sense of vindication for the former Pakistani pacer and providing the perfect ammunition for Yousuf to launch his online taunts.

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In a post that quickly went viral across the subcontinent, Yousuf delighted in the accuracy of Amir’s ‘reading’ of the game, playfully referring to him as a ‘menace’ who refuses to let the Indian team find any peace. Yousuf used his platform to highlight how the Indian players are currently ‘under fire’ from both their own fans and external critics, suggesting that the psychological pressure from the ‘studio’ is proving just as effective as any on-field bowling attack.

“Oye @iamamirofficial, you menace! You tormented India on the field, and now you’re rattling them from the studio. Let them breathe, they’re already under fire. South Africa, the finalists, have picked up right where they left off last T20 World Cup. A formidable side! Top order stumbled, but the lower order delivered, and the bowling discipline was exceptional.” Yousaf said.

Oye @iamamirofficial, you menace! You tormented #India on the field, and now you’re rattling them from the studio. Let them breathe, they’re already under fire. South Africa, the finalists, have picked up right where they left off last #T20WorldCup. A formidable side! Top order…

— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) February 22, 2026

Beyond the trolling, Yousuf’s commentary also shed light on the professional clinicality of the South African side. He noted that despite a rocky start where the Proteas were reeling at 20/3, their lower order showed the resilience that India lacked. The mention of South Africa as ‘finalists’ who have maintained their momentum serves as a bitter reminder to the Indian camp that their quest to defend the title is now in serious jeopardy, with the remaining games against Zimbabwe and West Indies now serving as virtual quarter-finals.

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US stocks moved lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s decision to increase global tariffs, though market swings remained far milder than the sharp volatility witnessed during last year’s tariff-driven sell-off.The S&P 500 declined 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 618 points, or 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.7% in morning trade, as Wall Street assessed the implications of renewed trade tensions, AP reported.The weakness followed Trump’s announcement that temporary global tariffs would be raised to 15%, up from the 10% rate unveiled earlier after the US Supreme Court struck down sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs imposed under emergency powers. The move underscored continuing uncertainty over the direction of US trade policy.Investors remained cautious as the administration signalled it could explore alternative legal routes to impose more permanent tariffs, raising concerns among global trading partners. South Korea’s trade minister Kim Jung-kwan warned that uncertainty could intensify if new duties were introduced through other laws.Despite the decline, market reactions were relatively contained compared with the sharp turmoil seen when Trump first announced wide-ranging tariffs last year, suggesting investors expect prolonged negotiations and legal battles before clarity emerges.“Stocks got a boost Friday from the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, but it quickly became clear that the decision was simply going to open a new chapter in the trade saga, not end it,” said Chris Larkin, managing director, trading and investing, at E-Trade from Morgan Stanley, AP quoted.The United States intends to honour existing trade agreements and expects partners to do the same, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a CBS News interview.Across asset classes, the US dollar edged lower against major currencies, while gold prices advanced as investors sought safer assets amid policy uncertainty. Bitcoin briefly fell below $65,000 before recovering above $66,000.Sectorally, airline stocks declined after severe weather disrupted travel across the US Northeast. United Airlines fell 4.7%, American Airlines dropped 4.3%, and Delta Air Lines lost 4.1%.Healthcare stocks saw sharp divergence after Novo Nordisk’s US-listed shares tumbled 15.1% following trial results showing lower-than-expected weight loss for its CagriSema drug, while rival Eli Lilly gained 3.4%.Domino’s Pizza rose 3.2% after reporting strong same-store sales and projecting further market-share expansion in 2026.Global markets showed mixed trends. Germany’s DAX slipped 0.6%, while France’s CAC 40 edged up 0.1%. In Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng climbed 2.5% and South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.6%, while markets in Japan and mainland China remained closed for holidays.In bond markets, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury eased to 4.05% from 4.08% late Friday. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated the central bank could skip a rate cut at its next meeting following strong job gains, marking a shift from his earlier stance supporting easier policy.