Himanshu Sangwan, the 29-year-old pacer from Railways, is set to become a memorable name in Indian cricket after his stunning performance in the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways. The highly-anticipated return of Virat Kohli to domestic cricket was spoiled by Sangwan, who dismissed the former India captain for just 6 runs in his first innings. Kohli's brief stay at the crease lasted only 15 balls, much to the disappointment of the thousands who gathered at the Arun Jaitley Sta

In a thrilling semi-final clash at the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Parunika Sisodia’s inspiring spell has been pivotal in India’s effort to bring England back from a strong start. England, opting to bat first, had a solid beginning with Davina Perrin leading the charge. She scored 45 off 40 balls, helping her side reach 37/0 by the end of the powerplay. However, India’s spinners, led by Sisodia and Aayushi Shukla, soon triggered a dramatic collapse in t

With the Union Budget 2025 just around the corner, India’s stock market is experiencing increased volatility. The India VIX, a key indicator of market fluctuations, surged by over 5% leading up to Budget day. Historically, the market has shown a mix of both gains and losses on the day of the Budget announcement and in the lead-up to it. The benchmark NSE Nifty 50 index has seen varying movements, with large swings in previous years, making it difficult to predict the immediate market re

Ahead of their Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoff tie against Togo, Team India has made extensive preparations, ensuring that the squad is well-acclimatized and sharp for the upcoming matches at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. The team, led by Captain Rohit Rajpal, consists of seasoned players like N Sriram Balaji, Ramkumar Ramanathan, and Mukund Sasikumar, alongside debutants Rithvik Bollipalli and Karan Singh. Captain Rajpal emphasized the importance of team cohesion and getting used to th

Mumbai took a commanding position on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash against Meghalaya, thanks to Shardul Thakur's historic hat-trick and impressive batting performances. Thakur led the charge with the ball, dismantling Meghalaya’s top order and claiming a memorable hat-trick – the fifth in Mumbai’s Ranji history. Thakur’s early breakthrough, combined with his fiery spell, reduced Meghalaya to a staggering 2/5, before the visitors could mu

In a tragic incident on Thursday morning, three workers are feared dead, and nearly 30 others have been injured after a roof slab collapsed at an under-construction cement factory in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. The roof slab was being laid as part of the construction work at the JK Cement plant when it suddenly gave way, trapping more than 50 workers under the debris. Panna's superintendent of p

Union Minister of Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, revealed that India will soon host the popular DeepSeek AI model, developed by a Chinese startup, on Indian servers to address privacy issues. This move is part of India's broader strategy to bolster its AI capabilities, with Vaishnaw also announcing plans to develop the country's own foundational AI model in the coming months. In addition to this, Vaishnaw highlighted the creation of a common computing facility wit

Massive Fan Turnout at Kohli's Return to Domestic Cricket: Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return to domestic cricket after 12 years created a buzz, with the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi packed with excited fans. The free entry for spectators led to a huge turnout, with fans arriving early in the morning to witness Kohli in action. His presence has significantly revitalized the Ranji Trophy, underscoring his immense popularity and influence in Indian cricket, e

Extended Economic Slowdown Expected: Maneesh Dangi, the CEO of Mosaic Asset Management, predicts that India's ongoing economic slowdown will last for at least another year and a half, contrary to the more optimistic views of many market participants. He believes the country is in the midst of a cyclical slowdown, which is a recurring phase in the economy. Dangi explains that such slowdowns typically last for five to seven quarters and do not recover without substan

Overview of China’s Technological Progress and India’s Struggles In the first paragraph, Nithin Kamath highlights the significant technological progress made by China, particularly in AI with startups like DeepSeek. Kamath draws a historical comparison between China and India’s development, noting that both countries had similar per-capita GDP in the 1960s and 7

Gongadi Trisha, the rising star of Indian women's cricket, made history by becoming the first player to score a century in the ongoing Women's T20 U-19 World Cup. Her dazzling 110* off 53 balls guided India to a commanding 150-run victory over Scotland in their Super Six encounter. India posted a massive 208/1, and Scotland was bowled out for a mere 58 runs. Trisha, who had previously shown great form with scores of 49 and 40 in the tournament, has been one of the standout players for

Gold prices in Delhi hit an all-time high of Rs 83,750 per 10 gram on Wednesday, marking a significant rise of Rs 910 from the previous trading session. The surge was attributed to increased demand from jewellers and retailers. The 99.9% purity gold, which had closed at Rs 82,840 per 10 gram on the previous day, experienced a sharp rise, continuing its upward momentum seen earlier this year. From January 1, gold has jumped Rs 4,360 or 5.5%, reflecting a steady demand for the precious metal.

 The International Masters League (IML) is gearing up for its exciting inaugural season with a lineup of six powerhouse teams: India, Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. The tournament promises a nostalgic reunion for cricket fans, bringing together some of the greatest players in the history of the game. The opening match on February 22, 2025, will see India, led by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, face off against Sri Lanka, captained by the iconic Kumar Sa

Varun Chakravarthy's Rise in ICC T20I Rankings: India's mystery spinner, Varun Chakravarthy, has made a remarkable climb in the ICC Men's T20I Bowling Rankings, jumping 25 places to secure the fifth position. His performance in the ongoing five-match series against England, particularly his standout five-wicket haul in Rajkot during the third T20I, has caught the attention o

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy proudly announced that the state has secured approximately Rs 1.8 lakh crore in investments during his recent visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. This marks a significant milestone for the state, with the Chief Minister emphasizing the importance of these investments in bolstering Telangana's economic growth. Taking a dig at the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Reddy refuted their claims

A recent report by global analytics firm FICO has highlighted the increasing threat of scams in India's real-time payments (RTP) ecosystem. According to the survey, over one-third (34%) of respondents have lost money to scams, paying for goods, services, or investments that were never delivered. The report further reveals that 60% of respondents have received messages from scammers, and 54% reported that friends or family members have been scammed. Despite fewer people reporting

Amravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to make cricketing history with the construction of the largest cricket stadium in India, which will surpass the current record-holder, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has announced that the new stadium will have a seating capacity of over 1.32 lakh spectators, making it the largest in the country. The ACA president, Kesineni Sivanth, revealed that the state government has been asked to allo

Virat Kohli, one of India's cricketing icons, is making his much-awaited return to domestic cricket by featuring in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match for Delhi against Railways. This will be his first appearance in the competition in over 12 years, with his last appearance in a domestic red-ball event dating back to 2012. Kohli was seen participating in a practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where he joined his Delhi teammates ahead of the match. Kohli had pr

India and China recently concluded a two-day foreign secretary-level meeting where several important decisions were made, marking a step toward stabilizing and rebuilding bilateral relations. The most significant outcome was the agreement to resume the Kailash-Mansarovar yatra during the summer, which has been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption of this sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake in Tibet is expected to ease tensions and foster people-

Pakistan and Nepal breezed through their respective fourth-place play-off matches in the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Pakistan, with a strong performance from pacer Haniah Ahmer, who took 4 wickets for 20 runs, defeated Samoa by 52 runs. Pakistan posted a total of 136/8 with contributions from Maham Anees (28) and Fatima Khan (25). In reply, Samoa could only manage 84 runs in 18.5 overs. Quratulain Ahsen (2/13) and Fatima Khan (2/19) supported Hani