James Hopes and Brad Haddin have stepped down as fast-bowling and fielding coaches of Punjab Kings. The departures leave head coach Ricky Ponting with key vacancies after a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign where the team missed the playoffs. PBKS Coaching Staff Sees Major Shake-up James Hopes and Brad Haddin have stepped down from their respective … Read more
Bangladesh is optimistic about resolving water-sharing disputes with India through dialogue and diplomacy, backed by international law. With the Ganges River treaty set to expire in 2026, Dhaka is pushing for negotiations to secure a beneficial deal. Bangladesh Hopeful of Resolving Water-Sharing Issues Bangladesh on Thursday expressed optimism about resolving the issues related to water … Read more
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit mourned veteran actor Nana Patekar’s sudden death, calling it a “massive loss” for the industry. Patekar, 75, died of a severe cardiac arrest in Goa. He was known for films like ‘Parinda’, ‘Krantiveer’ and ‘Ab Tak Chhappan’. Ashoke Pandit Mourns ‘Massive Loss’ Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit mourned the sudden demise of veteran actor … Read more
The NCC has launched its first-ever All Girls Basic Paramotor Training Course in Guwahati, Assam. The course includes 30 girl cadets from four states, marking a significant milestone in NCC’s commitment to Nari Shakti and adventure training. In a historic first for the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the first-ever NCC All Girls Basic Paramotor Training … Read more
World Bank’s Neelkanth Mishra says India can unlock AI’s economic benefits by making enterprise data accessible while owners retain control, citing that 99% of corporate data is untouched and praising India’s DEPA as a model for this. Unlocking Enterprise Data: Key to India’s AI Growth India can unlock a larger share of the economic benefits … Read more
Reliance Jio is developing its own satellite technology and has filed patents for pre-6G tech, Chairman Akash Ambani revealed. He said Jio will contribute heavily to India’s goal of achieving 10% of global 6G patents and is using AI for services. Reliance Jio is working to develop an indigenous satellite technology stack and has already … Read more
According to The Fly, Bernstein said McDonald’s operating-margin improvement remains highly attainable, but the path to stronger sales growth is still unproven. The firm sees system-wide sales growth of about 4%, comprising roughly 2% same-store sales growth and 2% net unit contribution. Wells Fargo and Guggenheim also lowered their McDonald’s price targets earlier this week, … Read more
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary launched the Bihar Purchase Preference Policy to boost local manufacturing. The govt will now only purchase products with 25-40% of manufacturing done in Bihar, using the GeM portal for procurement and auctions. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said the state government has introduced the Bihar Purchase Preference Policy to … Read more
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee joined the INDIA bloc’s protest, demanding a live-telecast meeting with the Election Commission and alleging ‘vote chori’. The opposition leaders protested at Raj Ghat against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll irregularities. Abhishek Banerjee Demands Live-Telecast EC Meeting Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, who joined the INDIA bloc protest on Thursday, … Read more
Uttarakhand’s partnership with ITBP has provided a ready market for farmers in remote areas, generating Rs 17.5 crore business in two years, said Minister Saurabh Bahuguna. The model, now expanding to the Army and SSB, boosts local livelihoods. Uttarakhand Animal Husbandry Minister Saurabh Bahuguna on Thursday said the state government’s partnership with the Indo-Tibetan Border … Read more