In a sign of improving relations between the two countries, a Chinese diplomat on Thursday praised India’s ascent in the Asia Power Index, released last year. Yu Jing, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, acknowledged India’s rise as the third most powerful and influential country in Asia, following the United States and China. “India…
Bangladesh, which had adopted a confrontational stance with India following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime in August last year, has apparently softened its position on the matter. The interim government in Bangladesh, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, had been demanding the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. However, recent…
The West Bengal government has announced a 4% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state employees and pensioners, effective from April 1, 2025. This hike raises the total DA to 18%, up from the previous 14%. The announcement was made during the state budget presentation by Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya on February 12, 2025. ####…
India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday became the second fastest batter to complete 11,000 runs in One-day Internationals (ODIs), achieving this milestone during India’s Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh. Rohit is only the fourth Indian and the 10th batter overall to reach this mark in the 50-over format. #### Milestone Achievement Rohit Sharma reached the…
Pakistan’s campaign in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy began on a disappointing note as the defending champions suffered a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in their tournament opener at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday. The situation worsened on Thursday when the International Cricket Council (ICC) penalised Pakistan for maintaining a slow over-rate…
As India prepares to face arch-rivals Pakistan in their second ICC Champions Trophy match at Dubai on Sunday, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh reminisced about his first-ever India versus Pakistan match during the 2003 50-over World Cup. Yuvraj called it “one of the greatest ODI games he has played,” which helped him understand the intensity…
The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved the inclusion of opener Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Zaman was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury while fielding in the first over against New Zealand in Pakistan’s opening match. The decision was made…
Veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi, who is eagerly anticipating the release of his upcoming web show “Oops Ab Kya,” recently shared his views on the importance of social media presence in the film industry. During an interview with Humans Of Bombay, Jaaferi emphasized that it is the trailer of a film that pulls the audience to…
Real Madrid fans erupted with joy as Kylian Mbappe delivered a stunning hat-trick to propel Los Blancos into the Champions League Round of 16, securing a 3-1 victory over Manchester City on February 20. The win sealed Real Madrid’s qualification with an impressive 6-3 aggregate score across both legs, reinforcing their status as serious contenders…
Israel is in mourning after receiving the bodies of four hostages from Hamas in Gaza, delivered through the Red Cross. Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed profound sorrow over their deaths, calling it a national tragedy. “Our hearts—the hearts of the entire nation—lie in tatters,” Herzog said in a statement. “Agony. Pain. There are no words….
