Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has criticized past political leadership, stating that it stagnated Assam’s development trajectory. Speaking at the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, Sarma emphasized that Assam is no longer a “prisoner of history” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Sarma’s Criticism of Past Leadership Sarma highlighted that Assam was…
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has highlighted the state’s rapid startup growth and urged the central government to expedite pending infrastructure projects during the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog. Nagaland’s Startup Boom and Economic Reforms Rio emphasized the success of Nagaland’s State Startup Policy 2019, which aligns with the national Startup India mission….
Karnataka’s Industries Minister MB Patil has defended the appointment of Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the brand ambassador for Mysore Sandal Soap, dismissing criticism from pro-Kannada activists. Patil emphasized that the decision was purely strategic, aimed at expanding the brand’s global presence. Minister Patil’s Justification Patil clarified that only 18% of Mysore Sandal Soap’s total…
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is attempting to eliminate the Pawar and Thackeray brands from Maharashtra’s political landscape. Speaking at an event in Pune, Thackeray asserted that despite efforts to diminish their influence, these political legacies will endure. Thackeray’s Claims on Political Erasure Thackeray emphasized…
Singamayum Shami, India’s U-19 football captain, has captured global attention with a sensational free-kick goal reminiscent of Ronaldinho’s iconic strike against England in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Shami’s audacious effort helped India secure the SAFF U-19 Championship title, defeating Bangladesh in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh. Shami’s…
Kidambi Srikanth has stormed into the Malaysia Masters 2025 final, marking his first BWF World Tour final in six years. His straight-game victory over Japan’s Yushi Tanaka (21-18, 24-22) in the semi-finals has reignited optimism for Indian badminton’s resurgence. Srikanth’s Road to the Final The 32-year-old former World No. 1, currently ranked 65, showcased sharp…
Shubman Gill, India’s newly appointed Test captain, is facing scrutiny as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selects what some analysts are calling India’s “weakest” squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Azharuddin’s Famous Question Resurfaces Gill’s appointment as India’s 37th Test captain has drawn comparisons to Mohammad Azharuddin’s unexpected…
Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 during the IPL 2025 break while in Australia. Despite the setback, Stoinis returned to the field with a blistering 44-run knock off 16 balls against Delhi Capitals (DC), helping PBKS post 206/8 in their 20 overs. Stoinis’ COVID-19 Diagnosis and Recovery…
India’s senior pacer Mohammed Shami has been excluded from the 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, with Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar citing fitness concerns as the primary reason. Agarkar’s Statement on Shami’s Exclusion During a press conference in Mumbai, Agarkar revealed that Shami’s workload is not where it needs to be,…
Former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) coach Tom Moody has backed Ishan Kishan’s retention for the IPL 2026 season, following his stellar unbeaten 94-run knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 23, 2025. Kishan’s innings powered SRH to a commanding 231/6, leading to a 42-run victory at the Ekana International Stadium, Lucknow. Moody’s Verdict on Kishan’s…
