The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is facing intense backlash over its decision to shift the IPL 2025 final away from Eden Gardens, sparking protests from cricket fans in Kolkata. A large group of supporters gathered outside the iconic stadium on Friday, demanding that the final be held in its originally scheduled…
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has strongly criticized sections of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans for their misbehavior and trolling, stating that the rivalry between RCB and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has escalated beyond sportsmanship. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Uthappa revealed that he witnessed women being heckled outside the stadium following RCB’s victory over…
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson made a selfless decision on his return to the playing XI, choosing to step down the batting order to allow Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, to continue as the team’s opener in their IPL 2025 clash against Punjab Kings. Samson, who had been Rajasthan’s preferred opener before suffering an injury…
Indian pacer Ishant Sharma has shared a heartfelt account of Virat Kohli’s early struggles, recalling their days in Delhi cricket when the now-iconic batter had to carefully budget his money for food and travel expenses. Speaking on Star Sports Press Room, Ishant reminisced about their time in the Under-19 setup, where they shared rooms, saved…
The newly inaugurated Jagannath Temple in Digha, West Bengal, is drawing significant interest from foreign tourists, particularly devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The temple, which replicates the famed Jagannath shrine in Puri, has become a spiritual destination for international visitors who are traditionally barred from entering the Puri temple. Surge in…
Popular Bangladeshi actor Nusraat Faria, known for portraying Sheikh Hasina in the biopic Mujib: The Making of a Nation, has been arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka while attempting to travel to Thailand. According to reports, Faria’s arrest is linked to an attempted murder case filed during the anti-government protests in August 2024,…
Ali Khan Mahmudabad, an associate professor at Ashoka University, has been arrested following his controversial remarks on Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military strikes against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Mahmudabad, who heads the Political Science Department at Ashoka University, was taken into custody in Delhi after a complaint was filed by Yogesh…
The Indian government has granted emergency procurement powers to the Army, Navy, and Air Force, allowing them to swiftly acquire critical weaponry and equipment amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the latest tranche of emergency procurement (EP-6), enabling the armed forces…
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has reiterated his demand for a separate high court for the state, emphasizing the need for a balanced and inclusive legal system that serves all sections of society, particularly rural and marginalized communities. Speaking at a tree plantation programme organized by the High Court Bar Association (HCBA) at the new…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made the electronic book mechanism (EBM) mandatory for all private placement debt issues of ₹20 crore or more, expanding its scope to include Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). Previously, the EBM was required only for private placements of debt securities with…
