Rizvi Shines at No.4 with Match-Defining Fifty Despite Narrow DC Loss
Delhi Capitals’ young batter Sameer Rizvi delivered a confident performance with a fluent half-century against Lucknow Super Giants, highlighting his growing role in the middle order. After the match, Rizvi revealed that the coaching staff had clearly communicated his batting position at No.4 and encouraged him to play positive, attacking
India Thrash Bhutan 5-0 to Set Up SAFF U-20 Final Clash with Bangladesh
India’s U-20 men’s football team produced a commanding performance to defeat Bhutan 5-0 in the semi-final of the SAFF U-20 Championship, securing a place in the summit clash. The emphatic win highlighted India’s attacking strength and control throughout the match, as they outclassed their opponents in all departments. Early Control
NASA Counts Down to First Crewed Lunar Mission in Over Half a Century
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, marking the United States’ boldest return to lunar space since Apollo 17 in 1972. The Artemis II flight will send four astronauts on a roughly 10‑day journey around the Moon and back,
Raja Ravi Varma’s “Yashoda and Krishna” Sells for Record ₹38 Crore, Sets Benchmark for Indian Art
Raja Ravi Varma’s celebrated painting Yashoda and Krishna has fetched a staggering ₹38 crore (about $18 million) at an auction in Mumbai, marking the highest price ever secured for a Raja Ravi Varma work and one of the most valuable Indian paintings sold at auction. The sale was held by Pundole Art Gallery,
Trump’s Iran War Speech: What He Said and What It Means for Markets and the Region
In a prime‑time address from the White House, US President Donald Trump declared that Washington’s core strategic objectives in the ongoing Iran war are “nearing completion” and predicted the conflict will conclude in roughly two to three weeks, if Iranian leaders meet US demands. His remarks, framed as a reassurance
Government Removes Import Duty on 41 Items, Effective From Today
The central government has removed basic customs duty on 41 notified items, with the relief effective from today, in a move aimed at easing the availability and cost of certain machinery, electronics, and industrial inputs. The measure is framed as part of broader customs‑tariff rationalisation, intended to support domestic manufacturing
Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Off Indonesia’s Ternate Triggers Tsunami Warning
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck the northern Molucca Sea off the coast of Ternate, a city in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, prompting authorities to issue a regional tsunami alert. The tremor has killed at least one person and caused damage to buildings and infrastructure, while smaller tsunami waves
Navy Was Minutes Away From Striking Pakistan From Sea During Operation Sindoor: Admiral Tripathi
Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has revealed that the service was “just minutes away” from launching a sea‑based strike on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, before Karachi requested a halt in all kinetic actions. The disclosure, made at a naval investiture ceremony in Mumbai, underscores how close the two
India Sets Protective Shield: PM Modi Reviews Economic Resilience Amid West Asia Crisis
In a high-level strategic move to insulate the domestic economy from global volatility, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday. The session focused on mitigating the ripple effects of the escalating West Asia conflict on India’s energy security, agriculture, and
Mona Singh Applauds Gaurav Gera’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Success, Calls It a Shared Victory
Actor Mona Singh has expressed heartfelt pride in her longtime friend and co-star Gaurav Gera, who is receiving widespread acclaim for his performance in Dhurandhar. The actor described his success as deeply personal, highlighting their enduring friendship and mutual support over the years. Longstanding Friendship Behind the Spotlight Mona Singh
