India on Tuesday announced their 15-member squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, with Harmanpreet Kaur named as captain. Star batter Smriti Mandhana will serve as vice-captain for the marquee event. However, the major surprise came with the omission of young opener Shafali Verma from the squad. The team includes wicket-keepers Yashtika Bhatia and...
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been appointed as the T20I vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, starting September 9 in the UAE. Gill, who last featured in a T20I for India in July last year, returns to the shortest format as Suryakumar Yadav’s deputy. In Gill’s absence, Axar Patel had been serving as...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Centre’s proposal on GST rate rationalisation before the Group of Ministers (GoM) during a two-day meeting starting August 20 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting, chaired by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, will take place on August 20 and 21, beginning at 12 noon, according to...
Updated: Aug 19th, 2025 Image: AI generated In today’s era of rapid technological advancement, a Chinese firm is preparing to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in childbirth. The company is developing a robot capable of carrying and delivering a baby, a first-of-its-kind technology, especially for women unable to conceive naturally or those concerned about pregnancy-related complications....
A major accident occurred in Los Angeles on Saturday when a car-carrier truck transporting eight Tesla vehicles caught fire on the southbound lanes of the Golden State (I-5) Freeway near Sylmar around 5:35 pm. The blaze caused heavy traffic disruption as black smoke and flames engulfed the truck. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to begin on September 9 in the UAE. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the team, while Shubman Gill has been surprisingly promoted to the role of vice-captain, replacing Axar Patel. The selection meeting, held...
Mumbai, often referred to as the city’s lifeline, witnessed massive disruptions in its suburban train network on Tuesday, August 19, as relentless rains brought the Central and Harbour Lines to a standstill. According to Central Railway officials, train services between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane on the Central Line, as well as between...
China has assured India that it will address three critical concerns—rare earths, fertilizers, and tunnel boring machines—during high-level talks in New Delhi, sources revealed. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived in India on Monday for a two-day visit, conveyed this assurance to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during their bilateral meeting. The talks...
As the countdown to the Asia Cup 2025 begins, speculation is rife over India’s squad selection for the tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. With youngsters like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma in the mix, there is uncertainty over the inclusion of Test skipper Shubman Gill, despite his strong showing in the...
Ukraine is pressing for strong security guarantees as a condition for any peace agreement with Russia, following high-level talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and European leaders. While Washington has pledged involvement, questions remain over the scope of these guarantees and whether they will extend beyond the material and financial aid...