Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Phil Salt is expected to return for the remainder of the IPL 2025 league stage and playoffs. The English wicketkeeper-batter was initially among the players likely to miss the latter part of the tournament due to national commitments. However, recent developments have paved…
Guwahati is poised to become a regional hospitality hub, with 11 new five-star hotels set to be developed across the city. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the ambitious expansion, highlighting its potential to boost tourism, attract global hospitality chains, and create employment opportunities. The foundation stone for two Marriott International properties—Marriott Resort &…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has criticized former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for her handling of the post-1971 Bangladesh situation, calling it a “historic opportunity lost”. In a detailed post on X, Sarma argued that while India’s military victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war was decisive, the political leadership failed to secure lasting strategic…
A local court in Kailashahar, Tripura, has sent five Bangladeshi nationals to 12 days of judicial custody after they were caught crossing the international border without valid documents. Acting on a tip-off, police arrested three individuals, including a one-year-old child, on May 10 in Depachhara village. During interrogation, they revealed the whereabouts of two more…
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha attended the state-level celebration of International Nurses Day 2025, organized by the Tripura Nursing Council at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala. Speaking at the event, Dr. Saha emphasized the vital role of nurses in healthcare and congratulated nursing professionals and students on the occasion. He highlighted the theme of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed hope for a ceasefire with Russia, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for direct peace talks in Turkey on May 15. Zelensky, in a statement on May 11, reiterated Ukraine’s demand for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire before negotiations begin. He emphasized that a full and reliable truce must be…
In a major military offensive, India struck critical Pakistani air installations, including the Chaklala airbase in Islamabad and the Sargodha airfield, as part of Operation Sindoor on May 7. The Indian military confirmed that F-16 stations, air defense systems, training institutes, and command centers were hit in a series of precision strikes across Pakistan’s western…
Shares of YES Bank jumped 9% on May 12, 2025, after Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) announced its decision to acquire a 20% stake in the private lender for ₹13,482 crore. The deal, which involves State Bank of India (SBI) and seven private banks divesting their shares, has significantly boosted investor confidence in YES…
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has penned a heartfelt tribute to Virat Kohli, following the latter’s retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025. Taking to social media, Tendulkar recalled a deeply personal moment from 12 years ago, when Kohli offered to gift him a sacred thread from his late father during Tendulkar’s final Test match…
Cricket Australia (CA) has officially stated that it will support Australian players who choose not to return to India for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to safety concerns and tight international schedules. The IPL, which was suspended on May 9 following escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, is set to…
