BCCI AGM: Dhumal, Majumdar Elected to IPL Governing Council

During its 95th AGM, the BCCI elected Arun Singh Dhumal and M Khairul Jamal Majumdar to the IPL Governing Council, approved financial statements, and greenlit plans for the 20th IPL edition and its own centenary celebrations in 2028. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held its 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at … Read more

Baku art show features Mikayil Abdullayev and Ambassador Abhay Kumar

An art exhibition, ‘In Chowringhee’, opened in Baku featuring works by Azerbaijani artist Mikayil Abdullayev and India’s Ambassador Abhay Kumar, celebrating the enduring cultural and artistic connections between India and Azerbaijan. India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, opened an exhibition of paintings by celebrated Azerbaijani artist Mikayil Abdullayev titled ‘In Chowringhee’ at Gazelli Art House … Read more

Nandigram bypoll: Mamata Banerjee announces support for Congress

Mamata Banerjee’s TMC faction will support Congress in the Nandigram bypoll, withdrawing its own candidate for the “greater interest of the nation”. Banerjee reaffirmed her commitment to the INDIA bloc and slammed the BJP and the ECI’s recent order. In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming bypolls, former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata … Read more

Apple iPhone Refresh Cycle Better-Than-Expected, Says Evercore As AAPL Stock Heads For 5th Straight Weekly Gain

Apple new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max hit the shelves today, with CEO John Ternus at the company’s New York flagship store for the launch. Evercore’s survey of nearly 4,000 consumers points to a strong iPhone refresh cycle and potential for higher pricing. The firm raised its Apple price target to $380 from $365 … Read more

Overcrowded and Delayed: Pakistan’s E-Bus Fleet Struggles to Meet Demand

Commuters using Islamabad’s PIMS-Media Town electric bus route are facing overcrowding and long waits. E-buses arrive about every 30 minutes, leaving passengers waiting in large numbers. Women, elderly people and children are among those facing difficulties, prompting commuters to seek a reduction in the gap. Islamabad’s electric bus service between Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences … Read more

Dan Ives Says AI Leaders Can’t ‘Stop The Elevator’ With Meta In The ‘Ferrari Left Lane’ As AI Race Accelerates

Ives pointed to Meta’s roughly 3.5 billion users, noting that companies with large existing user bases have an advantage in monetizing AI. Ives extended that reasoning about Meta to Apple, saying its large installed base could help the company turn AI investments into revenue. He said investors are increasingly recognizing the “second, third, fourth derivatives … Read more

Climate change is a human rights crisis, says India Water Foundation

India Water Foundation President Arvind Kumar told the UN that climate change is a human rights crisis, calling for new, grant-based climate finance so vulnerable communities don’t bear a disproportionate burden of climate impacts. Climate Finance a ‘Human Rights Crisis’ India Water Foundation President Arvind Kumar has called for practical and predictable pathways to mobilise … Read more

Long-term future is in favour of India-US ties, says HR McMaster

Former US NSA HR McMaster has said the ‘long-term future is in favour of the India-US relationship’, underlining shared democratic values, economic interests and concerns over China as key drivers that will draw New Delhi and Washington closer. Long-Term Future Favours India-US Ties Former US National Security Advisor Lt Gen HR McMaster has said the … Read more

‘Bakaiti’ Season 2 trailer unveiled; director promises more heart

The trailer for the second season of ‘Bakaiti’ has been released. Director Samar Iqbal says the new season will delve deeper into the characters and their relationships while keeping the humour. The show, starring Rajesh Tailang, will stream on Zee 5. The trailer of the second season of ‘Bakaiti’ was unveiled on Thursday. Produced by … Read more

YSRCP extends financial aid to party worker for heart surgery in AP

The YSRCP Bengaluru IT Wing, on YS Jagan’s direction, gave Rs 75,000 to worker Savindra Reddy for heart surgery. Jagan also paid tributes on Viswakarma Jayanti, with leaders praising his support for artisans during his tenure. YSRCP Provides Financial Aid for Worker’s Surgery The YSRCP Bengaluru IT Wing has extended financial assistance to party worker … Read more