Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has confirmed his request to Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw for the introduction of a Vande Bharat train service between Guwahati and Agartala. The Chief Minister met with the railway minister in New Delhi to discuss the future rail development plans for the region. During the meeting, CM Saha…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a fervent appeal to insurgents in the Northeast region to lay down their arms and join the mainstream, emphasizing the importance of their participation in India’s development journey. Addressing the ‘Unity Utsav – One Voice, One Nation’ event organized by the Assam Rifles, Shah highlighted the region’s yearning for…
Apple has made its first major announcement of the year by unveiling the iPhone 16e, an addition to the existing iPhone 16 lineup that comes at a more affordable price. This new device promises to deliver exceptional performance and features, making it a top contender in its segment. #### Design and Durability The iPhone 16e…
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…
