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Pakistani fighter jet shot down in Jalalabad, pilot captured alive: Afghan military

Pakistani fighter jet shot down in Jalalabad, pilot captured alive: Afghan military

New Delhi: A Pakistani fighter jet crashed in Jalalabad city on Saturday, and the pilot was captured alive, according to Afghan military and police officials. The incident took place in the sixth district of Jalalabad, a key city in eastern Afghanistan. Residents said they saw the pilot parachute from the aircraft before being taken into custody. Police spokesperson Tayeb Hammad said the aircraft was shot down by Afghan forces. โ€œA Pakistani fighter jet was shot down in the sixth district of Jalalabad city, and its pilot was captured alive,โ€ he stated. Wahidullah Mohammadi, spokesperson for the military in eastern Afghanistan,…
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Former India cricketer gives advice to Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of West Indies clash in Kolkata

Former India cricketer gives advice to Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of West Indies clash in Kolkata

New Delhi: The stage is set for game 52 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The Indian team will lock horns with the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It is worth noting that if India win against the Windies, they will officially book their ticket to the knockout stages of the tournament.ย  Ahead of the clash, former India cricketer S. Badrinath took centre stage and gave a piece of advice to star India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. It is worth noting that Chakarvarthy struggled in the sideโ€™s last game against Zimbabwe, conceding 35 runs in four overs…
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SL vs PAK: Head to Head record ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 clash in Pallekelle

SL vs PAK: Head to Head record ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 clash in Pallekelle

Pallekele (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in game 50 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides will take on each other at the Pallekelle International Stadium on February 28. It is worth noting that the clash is a must-win game for Pakistan, as a loss would mean elimination from the tournament.ย  Notably, Pakistan needs to win by 65 runs or more or win the game in 13 overs to make it to the knockout stages of the tournament; if they fail to do so, they will finish in third place…
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How can India meet Pakistan again in T20 World Cup 2026 again? Check details

How can India meet Pakistan again in T20 World Cup 2026 again? Check details

New Delhi: Qualification to the knockout stages of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 hangs in the balance for Pakistan. The side is all set to take on Sri Lanka in game 50 of the ongoing tournament at the Pallekelle International Stadium on February 28. It is worth noting that Pakistan currently sits in third place in their Super 8 group.ย  They need to defeat Sri Lanka by 65 runs or finish the game within 13 overs to overtake New Zealand in the group and qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.ย  If Pakistan makes it to the knockout…
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Bolivia: Tragic cargo plane crash kills 15, scatters banknotes amid chaos

Bolivia: Tragic cargo plane crash kills 15, scatters banknotes amid chaos

Sucre: A Bolivian Air Force Hercules cargo plane plummeted moments after takeoff from El Alto International Airport near La Paz on Friday (February 27), erupting into flames and veering off the runway in a catastrophic skid. The aircraft, loaded with freshly printed banknotes from the Central Bank destined for other cities, smashed into a nearby highway, damaging at least a dozen vehicles and leaving a trail of wreckage across the road and into an adjacent field. Fire Chief Pavel Tovar confirmed at least 15 people dead, though it's unclear if the fatalities included crew members aboard the plane or motorists…
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Ravi Shastri set to have stand named after him in Wankhede Stadium

Ravi Shastri set to have stand named after him in Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai: The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will soon have a stand named after former India cricketer Ravi Shastri. The MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) approved the proposal to dedicate the Level 1 Stand below the Press Box to the former India captain. The MCAโ€™s apex council also approved the naming of three stadium gates after former India cricketers Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji. Notably, Gate No. 3 will be named after Sardesai, Gate No. 6 after Solkar, and Gate No. 5 after Edulji. After the announcement, the MCA took centre stage and made a statement where they talked about…
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Bill Clinton defends Epstein ties under oath: ‘I saw nothing wrong’ amid Republican grilling

Bill Clinton defends Epstein ties under oath: ‘I saw nothing wrong’ amid Republican grilling

Washington: Former President Bill Clinton endured over six hours of intense questioning from House lawmakers in Chappaqua, New York, on Friday (February 27), marking the first time a US ex-president faced compelled congressional testimony. Declaring "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong" in an opening statement posted on social media, Clinton addressed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier convicted in 2008 for soliciting underage prostitution. No charges have been leveled against Clinton, but Republicans seized the rare chance to probe a relationship spanning the late 1990s and early 2000s, including flights on Epstein's plane and White House visits.…
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Pallekelle weather report: Will rain spoil SL vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash?

Pallekelle weather report: Will rain spoil SL vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash?

Pallekele (Sri Lanka): The stage is set for game 50 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka will lock horns with Pakistan at the Pallekelle International Stadium on February 28. It is worth noting that it is a must-win clash for Pakistan, as qualification to the knockout stages of the tournament hangs in the balance.ย  Furthermore, Pakistan needs to register a win by 65 runs or win the game in 13 overs if they are to surpass New Zealandโ€™s net run rate and qualify for the knockouts. A clash that could prove to be tough for the Men…
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Trump signals possible ‘intervention’, praises Pakistan amid Afghanistan border conflict

Trump signals possible ‘intervention’, praises Pakistan amid Afghanistan border conflict

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has indicated that he may consider intervening in the growing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Friday, Trump said he would think about stepping in if necessary. โ€œI would (intervene). But I get along with Pakistan very, very well. They have a great Prime Minister, a great General. They have a great leader two of the people that I really respect a lot. Pakistan is doing terrifically well,โ€ Trump said. His remarks come at a time when cross-border tensions between the two neighboring countries have intensified. Trumpโ€™s…
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Swastika Mukherjee to star in โ€˜Chheledhoraโ€™

Swastika Mukherjee to star in โ€˜Chheledhoraโ€™

Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee will soon be seen in an Indo-American film โ€œChheledhoraโ€. ย  The shooting for the thriller, written and directed by Shieladitya Moulik, will be held across Itanagar and Ziro in the north-eastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. ย  The film follows the story of Brishti, a divorced woman, described as flawed, wounded, and largely misunderstood by people around her, who impulsively "steals" her daughter for a birthday celebration, only to find the child genuinely abducted. ย  A sudden, volatile discovery takes Brishti on a life-altering odyssey. Merging family drama with dark humour and thriller elements, the narrative…
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