Day: March 9, 2026

India–England T20 World Cup Semi-Final Sets Global Streaming Record

Arijit Bose

Dubai/Mumbai: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has set a new milestone in digital sports viewership after the semi-final between the India national cricket team and the England national cricket team created record-breaking streaming numbers. The high-voltage clash on March 5 drew 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers on JioHotstar, marking the highest live-stream concurrency ever recorded for any digital event worldwide. The match also generated 619 million total views on the platform, making it the most-streamed T20 International match in history. The thrilling encounter produced 499 runs across both…

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India’s Back-to-Back T20 World Cup Triumph a Historic Moment, Says Sunil Gavaskar

Arijit Bose

Ahmedabad: India secured a historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, defeating the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to lift their third T20 World Cup title and second in a row. Speaking on ‘Amul Cricket Live’ on Star Sports, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar described the achievement as one of the most remarkable moments in Indian cricket. He emphasised that winning global tournaments is far more challenging than bilateral series because there is almost no room for mistakes and the pressure…

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&TV’s Women’s Day Initiative ‘Selfie Lo. Shine Karo. Star Ban Jaao!’ Turns Selfies into Symbols of Empowerment in Lucknow

Anil Jaiswal

  Lucknow, 8th March: Celebrating women, confidence, and self-expression, Shilpa Shinde brought the campaign live spotlighting everyday heroes This Women’s Day, &TV transformed the simple act of taking a selfie into a powerful celebration of individuality, confidence, and self-expression with its signature initiative, Selfie Lo. Shine Karo. Star Ban Jaao! More than a celebration, this initiative reflected the channel’s commitment to empowering women by giving them visibility and a platform to shine, while encouraging them to express their confidence and individuality. The initiative featured a specially curated &TV mirror installation,…

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FIFA President Infantino congratulates ICC Chairman Jay Shah on ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 success

Arijit Bose

Ahmedabad: FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah for the successful organisation of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Sharing a photo of himself holding the Indian jersey on his social media handle, Infantino also congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning a record third Men’s T20 World Cup title. “Congratulations to the ICC and my friend Jay Shah for another wonderfully organised T20 World Cup. Many congratulations to India for another title. Having visited your wonderful country, I know how much this…

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Sanju Samson Reflects on World Cup Triumph, Says Team Unity Brought Out His Best

Arijit Bose

Ahmedabad: After India’s historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said the opportunity to fight for the team’s ultimate goal rather than for a place in the side helped him deliver his best performance. India created history by winning the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, becoming the first host nation to lift the title on home soil and securing the trophy for the third time overall. Speaking on the show ‘Haier Match Centre Live’ on JioHotstar, Samson reflected on his journey from sitting…

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Aminabad Police Crack Moving Auto Snatching Case; One Accused Arrested

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s team from Aminabad Police Station in the western zone has successfully solved a purse snatching case involving a moving auto-rickshaw and arrested one accused involved in the crime. The arrested accused has been identified as Deepak Kumar Gautam (around 30), a resident of Kakrabad village under Mal Police Station, Lucknow. Police recovered a stolen Techno Spark Go 1 mobile phone from his possession, which had been snatched during the incident. According to police officials, the case was registered on November 4, 2025 after a complaint…

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Four Arrested in Culpable Homicide Case in Thakurganj; Wooden Plank Used in Assault Recovered

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s team from Thakurganj Police Station in the western zone has arrested four accused, including two women, in connection with a culpable homicide case following a dispute that led to the death of a 40-year-old man. According to police officials, the incident came to light on March 6, 2026 when a written complaint was lodged by the victim’s wife stating that a group of neighbours had abused and assaulted her husband during a minor altercation. The accused allegedly attacked the victim, identified as Ramesh, with a…

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Minor Kidnapping and POCSO Case: Chinhat Police Arrest Accused from Barabanki

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s team from Chinhat Police Station has arrested a 20-year-old accused for allegedly luring away a minor girl and committing an offence against her. The accused was apprehended from Barethi village in the Deva police station area of Barabanki district. The arrested accused has been identified as Aman Prajapati, son of late Mayaram Prajapati, a resident of Barethi village under Deva police station in Barabanki. He was arrested in connection with Case No. 403/2025 registered at Chinhat police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya…

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Lucknow Police Conducts Awareness Programme at Kalam Foundation under Mission Shakti 5.0

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: As part of the ongoing Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a special awareness and child safety programme at the Kalam Foundation NGO in the Madiyav, Lucknow area on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The programme was conducted by the police team from Madiyav Police Station to promote awareness among women and girls about their rights, personal safety and available government support systems. The initiative aimed to empower participants with knowledge and practical guidance to help them stay safe and confident. The awareness session was…

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International Women’s Day 2026: Lucknow Police Honours 37 Women Personnel for Courage and Service

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a grand felicitation ceremony to honour the courage, dedication and exemplary service of women police personnel. A total of 37 women officers and staff members were awarded commendation certificates for their outstanding contributions in maintaining law and order, crime control and public service. The event was held at the seminar hall of the Reserve Police Lines in Lucknow and celebrated the spirit of women who have set remarkable examples through their commitment and bravery in policing. The…

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