India’s men’s hockey team is undergoing a critical phase of introspection and recalibration after a disappointing finish in the 2025 FIH Pro League. Despite flashes of brilliance from forwards and penalty corner specialists, the team’s inability to hold leads in the dying minutes has exposed a glaring weakness: defensive lapses under pressure. A Campaign of…
In a dramatic conclusion to Group B at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Brazilian side Botafogo secured a place in the Round of 16 despite a narrow 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The result saw Atletico Madrid eliminated from the tournament due to an inferior goal difference,…
In a landmark move for India’s sustainable finance landscape, engineering and infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has successfully listed the country’s first ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) bonds on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), raising ₹500 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs). A Milestone in Green Financing The bonds were issued under the Securities and…
Former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has strongly criticized the growing narrative of uncertainty surrounding Indian Test cricket in the post-Virat Kohli era. His remarks came after KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant delivered commanding centuries in the second innings of the Headingley Test against England, helping India set a formidable 371-run target. Rahul-Pant Partnership…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to request a special central grant of ₹50,000 crore for the comprehensive development of Bengaluru, citing the city’s overburdened infrastructure and the growing pressure from a large migrant population. The proposal will be formally submitted during his meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Why the…
India has issued a scathing rebuttal to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Pakistan, rejecting what it called “unwarranted and factually incorrect” references made during the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Istanbul. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) accused Pakistan of “turning terrorism into statecraft” and condemned the OIC for allowing its…
In a significant diplomatic development, Bangladesh has intensified its engagement with China as a high-level delegation from the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, embarked on a five-day visit to Beijing. The visit, which began on June 22, comes at a time of shifting geopolitical dynamics in South…
In a major step toward strengthening emergency healthcare and road safety, the Tripura government is set to roll out the ‘Cashless Medical Scheme for Road Accident Victims 2025’, Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced during the 16th State Road Safety Council meeting held at the State Secretariat in Agartala. A Lifesaving Initiative for the Golden Hour…
In a landmark move aimed at supporting grieving families, the Assam government has officially launched the ‘Shraddhanjali’ scheme, a state-funded initiative to ensure the dignified repatriation of mortal remains of Assamese residents who pass away while working or studying outside the state. The scheme, approved by the Assam Cabinet and set to be implemented from…
India’s ambitious IndiaAI Mission has achieved a major milestone with the successful installation of over 17,300 high-performance GPUs, marking a significant leap in the country’s AI infrastructure development. The initiative, backed by a ₹10,372 crore budget, aims to democratize access to AI compute resources for startups, researchers, and public institutions across the nation. Strategic Expansion…
