PV Sindhu beat Unnati Hooda 21-14, 9-21, 21-10 in the China Open 2026 opener, avenging a prior loss. She faces Chen Yufei next. Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty also advanced, while India’s doubles pairs were all eliminated. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu overcame fellow Indian Unnati Hooda in the opening round of the China Open … Read more
Philip Morris and Phillips 66 stocks gained following better-than-expected quarterly earnings and upbeat brokerage commentary, respectively. Philip Morris reported quarterly net revenue of $11.19 billion versus analysts’ estimates of $10.63 billion, according to Fiscal.ai data. Phillips 66 gained after Goldman Sachs and BofA raised their price targets while crude prices jumped to over month highs. … Read more
Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Sarbananda Sonowal held talks with Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez to deepen the bilateral partnership across trade, investment, logistics, digital cooperation, and maritime security. India, Panama Deepen Bilateral Partnership Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met Panama’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez, and held … Read more
LoP Umang Singhar criticised the MP supplementary budget, stating it neglects OBC reservation, moong procurement, and youth jobs. He alleged the budget is not for the common people but is designed to benefit large companies from Gujarat. Budget ‘Favours Gujarat Firms’ Leader of Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Umang Singhar, on Wednesday criticised … Read more
Zor Se Bharat 2034, a new independent football initiative, was launched in New York to bolster Indian football. Led by Muhammad Khan, it aims to create structured pathways for players via grassroots talent identification and advanced training. Zor Se Bharat 2034, an independent football development initiative led by Muhammad Khan, Chairman of Khans International, was … Read more
GE Vernova’s total backlog grew to more than $176 billion in the second quarter, a 37% increase year-on-year. Management said that backlog is on track to grow to $200 by 2027. A growth in equipment and services orders, led by the power and electrification segments, contributed to the rising backlog. Shay Boloor, Chief Market Strategist … Read more
Devotees in Puri prepare for the Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of Lord Jagannath. A key tradition is the offering of Poda Pitha, a special delicacy, at the Mausi Maa Temple, which is seen as a symbol of an aunt’s affection for her nephew. Devotees gathered at Adapa Mandapa for the final darshan of Lord … Read more
PM Narendra Modi has promised ‘more strict’ action against paper leaks, announcing a draft Bill for Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishment. He said culprits have been caught and the government acted swiftly to conduct re-exams for students. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday promised that “more strict” action would be taken against paper leaks as … Read more
West Bengal’s Sports Minister has made a passionate appeal to football fans. He said that with Kolkata hosting 16 matches of the 135th Durand Cup, including the opener and the final, it’s a huge moment of pride for everyone in the state. Durand Cup 2026: The stage is set for the Durand Cup, and it’s … Read more
The NIA arrested Muhammadali KP, PFI’s Palakkad district president and a key absconder in the Sreenivasan murder case. He was nabbed at Delhi’s IGI Airport upon arrival from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he had been hiding for four years. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday morning arrested another key Popular Front of India (PFI) … Read more