India’s Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar has finally addressed the controversy surrounding Mohammed Shami’s exclusion from the upcoming ODI series against Australia, breaking his silence after the veteran pacer publicly expressed disappointment over being left out. Speaking ahead of the Perth ODI scheduled for October 19, 2025, Agarkar clarified that the decision was based entirely on…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his country’s readiness to engage in peace negotiations “in any format,” while accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of deliberately obstructing diplomatic efforts. Speaking during a bilateral lunch with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on October 17, 2025, Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine remains committed to ending the…
In a bold diplomatic move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a strategic exchange of Ukrainian military drones for U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles during his high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on October 17, 2025. The proposal, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities against Russian targets, marks a significant shift in…
A fresh diplomatic row has erupted between India and Bangladesh following the killing of three Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura’s Khowai district on October 15, 2025. The incident occurred in Bidyabil village, located approximately 3 km inside Indian territory, where the deceased were allegedly involved in cross-border cattle smuggling. According to the Ministry of External Affairs…
West Bengal has emerged as one of the most concerning states in India when it comes to justice delivery for crimes against women. According to a detailed analysis of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data from 2017 to 2023, the state has consistently recorded one of the highest caseloads of crimes against women while maintaining…
India is set to make history as it hosts the prestigious World Boxing Cup Finals for the first time, from November 14 to 21, 2025, at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. The week-long championship will bring together elite male and female boxers from across the globe, competing across ten Olympic-style…
In a major anti-corruption crackdown, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has seized ₹2.62 crore in cash, along with luxury cars, high-end watches, imported liquor, and documents linked to multiple properties from the residence and office of Maisnam Riten Kumar Singh, Executive Director and Regional Officer of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited…
In a decisive move to expedite justice in the high-profile Zubeen Garg death case, the Assam government has announced its intention to request the Gauhati High Court to designate a fast-track court for trial proceedings. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed on October 16, 2025, that the state cabinet has approved the appointment of a…
India’s surging IPO activity in 2025 is a reflection of market maturity, structural depth, and investor confidence—not speculative excess, according to Venugopal Garre, Managing Director at Bernstein India. Speaking to ETMarkets on October 16, 2025, Garre emphasized that the country’s IPO pipeline, which has already seen 78 mainboard listings and raised over $14.2 billion this…
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has firmly shut down speculation about his retirement, declaring his intent to continue playing well into his 40s, inspired by the longevity of global sporting icons like LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Tom Brady. Speaking at the Joy Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he is currently competing in the Six…
