Encephalitis Declared a Global Health Emergency by WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared encephalitis, a condition that leads to inflammation of the brain, as a Global Health Emergency. This announcement underscores the increasing global threat posed by this severe brain condition. ### Urgent Call to Action The WHO, in collaboration with Encephalitis International, has called on policymakers, public health officials, healthcare…

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Tata Motors Shares Hit New 52-Week Low, CLSA Remains Bullish with Target Price of Rs 930

Tata Motors, a major player in the Indian automotive industry, has continued to underperform benchmarks Sensex and Nifty in 2025. On February 25, the stock touched a new 52-week low, reflecting a challenging period for the company. However, brokerage firm CLSA remains bullish on the auto stock. ### Tata Motors Share Price Tata Motors’ stock…

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Shubman Gill Tops ICC ODI Batting Rankings, Virat Kohli Breaks into Top Five After Pakistan Masterclass

India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli has re-entered the top five of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings following a stellar performance against Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli’s sublime century—his 51st in the format—played a crucial role in India’s dominant victory over their arch-rivals in Dubai, propelling him one place higher to…

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ICC Clears Australian Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann’s Bowling Action After Extensive Testing

Australia’s left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who was reported for an illegal bowling action during the second Test against Sri Lanka last month, has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane. ### Clearance and Future Prospects The development means Kuhnemann will be able to resume playing for Australia in…

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IndiGo to Damp Lease Three More Boeing 787-9 for International Expansion

Domestic carrier IndiGo announced on Wednesday that it will induct three additional Boeing 787-9 planes into its fleet under a damp lease arrangement with Norse Atlantic Airways. This strategic move comes as IndiGo prepares to launch flights to Europe from mid-summer this year. Currently, the Gurugram-headquartered airline operates two widebody Boeing 777 planes, wet leased…

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Analyst Sees 20% Upside for Alibaba on AI Breakthrough and Positive Outlook: BABA Stock Pops Over 4% in Pre-Market

Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA) surged 4.3% during the pre-market trading session on Wednesday, following the launch of its video-generation AI model. The stock also climbed on the back of a positive analyst call. ### What Happened Bernstein, a prominent investment management firm, upgraded Alibaba’s stock from ‘market perform’ to ‘Outperform’ and raised…

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Google Announces Free Gemini AI-Powered Coding Assistant for All Users

Google Cloud has unveiled Gemini Code Assist, a generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI)-based bot designed to aid programmers in software development. According to a Google-commissioned DORA research report, over 75% of developers worldwide use gen AI applications to write efficient code, with 25% of the code created at Google generated by gen AI tools. Historically,…

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Android Smartphones Expected to Grow 40% Faster Than iOS in 2025, Reports IDC

A recent report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) reveals that Android smartphones are expected to grow 40% faster than iOS this year, with a 2.5% year-on-year growth. According to IDC’s ‘Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker,’ global smartphone shipments are forecast to increase by 2.3% year-over-year in 2025, reaching 1.26 billion units. This 2.3% increase…

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Tejasswi Prakash’s Risotto Leaves Judges Speechless on Celebrity MasterChef

Sony Entertainment Television’s Celebrity MasterChef continues to deliver high-stakes culinary moments as contestants tackle the “Italy via India” challenge. This time, contestants were pushed to showcase their creativity by preparing a dish that reflects one color from the Italian flag—all within 90 minutes. Celebrity cook Tejasswi Prakash chose white and dedicated herself to crafting a…

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Urvashi Rautela in Jr NTR & Prashanth Neel’s Film? Fans Can’t Keep Calm!

Bollywood beauty queen Urvashi Rautela has been progressively establishing herself in Telugu cinema through cameos in popular songs. Her fame in the South was further cemented when her recent chart-topping song, “Dabidi Dibidi” from “Daaku Maharaj,” became an immediate sensation. While the actress has mostly been recognized for her glamorous appearances, it appears she is…

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Abhishek Kumar’s Win on COLORS’ ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment!’ Brings His Mom to Tears

COLORS’ ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’ is renowned for its fiery food battles and continuous laughter, but this time, it was a moment straight from the heart. With the Bollywood Night theme in full swing, contestants entered the kitchen dressed as iconic Bollywood characters, blending drama, style, and entertainment. Amid the glitz and glamour, the episode…

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Shah Rukh Khan and Family Temporarily Move Out of Mannat for Renovation

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, along with his wife Gauri Khan and their three children—Suhana Khan, Aryan Khan, and Abram Khan—are temporarily relocating from their iconic residence, Mannat. The family is moving to a luxury apartment in the upscale Pali Hills area of Mumbai while their sea-facing bungalow undergoes extensive renovation and expansion. Reason for…

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Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ Remark Sparks Political Controversy

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ (Kumbh of Death) remark has ignited widespread criticism and a political showdown. Her comments, referring to past stampede-related deaths and alleged crowd mismanagement at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, have drawn strong reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused her of being hostile…

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Yograj Singh Offers to Rebuild Pakistan Cricket Team After Champions Trophy Debacle

Following Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh, has extended an offer to coach and rebuild the struggling team within a year. Pakistan, hosting an ICC event after 29 years, was eliminated from the semifinals race after losing both their Group A matches against New Zealand and India….

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“Pakistan National Selectors Lack First-Class Experience?” Ajay Jadeja Stunned, Wasim Akram Reveals

The fallout from Pakistan’s disastrous performance in the 2025 Champions Trophy continues to unfold, with the team’s early exit from the tournament—despite being the host nation—placing the spotlight squarely on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), its selectors, and top officials. Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, faced a series of defeats that saw them becoming the…

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Bangladesh Army Chief Warns Politicians: Infighting Puts Sovereignty at Risk

Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman issued a stern warning to politicians on Tuesday, cautioning that their infighting poses a significant threat to the country’s sovereignty. Speaking at an event commemorating the army officers who were killed in the 2009 Pilkhana mutiny, General Zaman emphasized the need for unity and stability. On February 25 and 26,…

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BJP’s West Bengal Leadership Change: Subrata Chatterjee May Replace Sukanta Majumdar

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for a significant leadership change in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly Elections. Speculations are rife about Sukanta Majumdar’s replacement as the state BJP president, with sources suggesting that Subrata Chatterjee, the key strategist behind BJP’s 18-seat victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, could take…

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Yuzvendra Chahal Reveals Light-hearted Moments with Ex-Wife Dhanashree Verma

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal recently shared a humorous anecdote about his ex-wife, YouTuber and dancer Dhanashree Verma, highlighting the playful dynamics of their relationship. Despite their recent separation, the couple’s past stories and lighter moments continue to capture the attention of social media. In a candid revelation, Chahal recounted how Dhanashree would jokingly ask for…

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CPI-M Announces New 80-Member West Bengal Committee, Md Salim Re-elected as State Secretary

At the conclusion of its 27th state conference on Tuesday, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI-M] announced the new 80-member state committee for West Bengal, with Politburo member Md Salim unanimously re-elected as State Secretary for a second term. #### Composition of the New Committee The 80-member state committee includes 14 women, with 11…

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Surrendered Militants Block National Highway in Tripura, Clear Way After Officials Intervene

Around 100 surrendered militants from various extremist outfits blocked National Highway-8 on Tuesday, demanding the fulfillment of their long-standing demands, including the withdrawal of all court cases against them and the proper implementation of a tripartite agreement signed with them. The blockade, which occurred at Sadhupara in the foothills of the Hataikotor (erstwhile Baramura Mountain)…

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Assam’s Economy Doubled in 6 Years, Northeast to ‘Show Its Strength’: PM Modi at Advantage Assam 2.0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the rapid economic growth of Assam, stating that the state’s economy has doubled in the last six years under the BJP government. He also emphasized the historical importance of Eastern India and the Northeast, saying the region is set to “show its strength” as India moves towards greater…

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Chinese State Media Urges Philippines to Withdraw Missile System from South China Sea

Chinese state media on Wednesday called on the Philippines to withdraw the United States’ “Typhon” intermediate-range missile from the South China Sea, accusing the Philippines of repeatedly breaking its promises by introducing the missile system. “The region needs peace and prosperity, not intermediate-range missiles and confrontation,” stated the People’s Daily, the newspaper of the governing…

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Ukraine Accepts Terms of Minerals Deal with US, Agreement Could Be Signed on Friday

Ukraine has agreed on the terms of a minerals deal with the United States and could sign the agreement this week, officials from both countries confirmed on Tuesday. #### Joint Development of Mineral Wealth Under the agreement, the United States will “jointly develop” Ukraine’s mineral wealth, with revenues directed to a newly created “joint fund…

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