In a thrilling semi-final of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, India defeated defending champions Australia by five wickets, successfully chasing down a record total of 339. Jemimah Rodrigues starred with an unbeaten 127 as India secured their place in the final. Key Contributions and Match
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his American counterpart Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting. The meeting is aimed at easing recent strain in bilateral ties and is the first such face-to-face discussion between the two leaders. Agenda Focus According to officials, the discussions will cover India’s […]
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions targeting Russia’s major oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil as part of efforts to reduce Moscow’s revenues amid the Ukraine war. These include restrictions on financial transactions and oil shipments that could affect global crude flows. Impact on India and China While the sanctions may cause short-term disruption, analysts say […]
The Government of India has announced the appointment of Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, following the retirement of Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice. Surya Kant will assume office on 24 November 2025. Seniority and Term Details Justice Gavai recommended Justice Surya Kant for the top judicial post, adhering […]
In a sharp move, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, has terminated two government employees—both teachers from the Education Department—on grounds of alleged involvement with the militant group Lashkar‑e‑Taiba (LeT). The decision was approved under Article 311 of the Constitution, which allows immediate dismissal in the interest of security. Details
The auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is expected to take place between December 13 and 15, 2025, with franchises required to submit player retention and release lists by around November 15. The final dates and venue are yet to be officially confirmed by the governing body. Teams Brace for Major Overhaul […]
In a sweeping state-police operation on October 28, 2025, in the Complexo do Alemão and Complexo da Penha favelas of Rio de Janeiro, at least 119 people were killed, marking the deadliest police action in the city’s history. The raid targeted the criminal group Comando Vermelho amid reports of heavy gun-battles and armed resistance. State […]
Nvidia Corporation has reached a historic market valuation of $5 trillion, becoming the first publicly-listed company ever to hit this benchmark. The surge reflects strong investor confidence in Nvidia’s role at the heart of the global artificial-intelligence revolution. What’s Driving the Valuation The company’s dominance in design and supply of graphics-processing units
The Indian government will impose a 30 % import duty on yellow peas starting November 1, 2025, in a move aimed at protecting domestic producers from a flood of cheap imports. Shipments with a bill of lading dated October 31 or earlier will be exempt from the duty. Background to the Decision Earlier this year, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Muzaffarpur on October 30, 2025, strongly criticised the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He accused the two parties of insulting the Chhath festival and the deity Chhathi Maiya by dismissing the rituals as “drama”. Modi warned that the people of Bihar would not forgive such remarks. […]















