On Tuesday, India condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu priest and leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, calling for the protection of religious minorities in the country. Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna Das, was arrested on Monday afternoon at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. A Dh

In a thrilling IPL 2025 Auction, Afghanistan's promising spinner Allah Ghazanfar made a big splash as Mumbai Indians secured him for a whopping Rs 4.8 crore. The 18-year-old spinner, known for his brilliant performance in recent ODIs, including a standout spell against Bangladesh, attracted intense bidding from several franchises. Kolkata Knight Riders, who were interested in bringing him back, ultimately lost out to Mumbai Indians, who won the bidding war. Ghazanfar’s ris

Indian stock markets saw a strong rally this morning, buoyed by the BJP-led NDA's massive victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, which is home to Mumbai, the financial capital of India. The BSE Sensex opened at 80,193.47 points and surged by about 1,300 points by 11 am, while the Nifty 50 gained more than 346.30 points to open at 24,253.55 points. This follows a strong session on Friday where both indices saw their best performance since early June. All 13 major sectors

Ahead of the winter session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on Congress, accusing them of disrespecting Parliament and democracy. Speaking to the media, PM Modi pointed out that certain political figures, repeatedly rejected by voters, were attempting to control Parliament through "hooliganism." He emphasized that such actions would be punished by the public when the time comes. Modi highlighted the importance of Parliament and MPs in t

On the first day of the opening Test between India and Australia, a controversial caught-behind dismissal of India’s KL Rahul sparked debate, but Mitchell Starc, the senior Australian pacer, dismissed the incident as a "regulation wicket." Rahul was given not out on the field, but following a DRS review, the third umpire overturned the decision despite limited evidence, leading to questions about the clarity of the review process. Starc, who had earlier removed Yasha

Kanwal Sibal, the former Foreign Secretary of India, has strongly criticized a report from a US government department regarding the Adani Group, describing it as a violation of India's sovereignty. Sibal condemned the US for overstepping its bounds, arguing that any investigation conducted on Indian soil by US authorities would breach Indian law. He emphasized that if the US had evidence of illegal activity, it should have shared its findings with Indian authorities instead of taking unil

Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team's captain, is set to join the squad in Perth on November 24, according to a report by Cricbuzz. After missing the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Rohit will arrive on Day 3 of the opening Test match at the Optus Stadium. His return will be a crucial boost for India ahead of the second Test in Adelaide, starting on December 6. In his absence, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is leading the Indian team during the first Test. India e

India is facing a critical 5-match Test series against Australia, with their hopes of qualifying for the 2024 World Test Championship (WTC) Final on the line. After a tough 0-3 loss to New Zealand, India must now perform exceptionally in this series to secure a third consecutive WTC Final berth. The article outlines the various scenarios under which India can qualify for the final, depending on their performance against Australia and other teams’ results. A 4-0 or 5-0 series w

On November 20th, elections were held in two key North Indian states, Maharashtra and Jharkhand, with exit polls starting to trickle in as polling has concluded. Maharashtra: The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is projected to perform strongly in Maharashtra, according to several exit polls. The prestigious Chanakya Exit Poll forecasts the Mahayuti alliance winning 150-160 seats out of the 288 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly. Meanwhile, the People Pulse Exit Poll

India has officially announced that it will not be participating in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, citing security concerns. This decision has raised controversy, as there were proposals for a hybrid model where India would play their matches in Dubai, but this was rejected by Pakistan. With both the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) standing firm on their positions, the future of the competition remains uncertain. Legendary Pa

More than 100 passengers of an Air India flight, scheduled to fly from Phuket to New Delhi on November 16, have been stranded for over 80 hours due to ongoing technical issues. According to multiple social media posts from passengers, the flight was initially delayed by six hours due to a technical fault. After waiting for hours, passengers were told to board the plane, only to be deboarded an hour later when the flight was canceled. The airline allegedly prepped the same plane for

Donald Trump’s allies have sharply criticized President Joe Biden’s recent decision to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles for attacks inside Russian territory, calling it a dangerous escalation of the ongoing war. This move marks a significant policy shift with just two months left in Biden’s presidency, and it comes amid mounting tensions over the war’s direction and potential negotiations for peace. The new policy fulfills a long-standing

US Woman Warns Indian Students About Challenges of Pursuing Master’s Degrees in the US A recent post by a 26-year-old American woman has sparked a debate about the growing number of Indian students enrolling in Master’s programs at US universities. She raised concerns about financial risks, cultural differences, and unrealistic expectations tied to pursuing higher education in the US. The Rising Trend of Indian Students in US Universit

Hero MotoCorp, one of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers in India, has announced plans to enter the electric motorcycle market, making it the second legacy brand to do so. The company, known for its popular Splendor model, has already established a presence in the electric two-wheeler space with its Vida electric scooter and is now focusing on expanding its EV portfolio. This announcement comes shortly after Royal Enfield's parent company, Eicher Motors, revealed its new EV brand '

Virat Kohli’s first stint in the match simulation at WACA was brief but challenging. Coming in after KL Rahul’s early departure due to an elbow injury, Kohli faced an immediate test on the notoriously bouncy WACA pitch. The simulation was a test for India’s batting stars, with both Kohli and Shubman Gill trying to get accustomed to the pace and bounce. Kohli’s initial period in the middle saw him struggle slightly with the unpredictable bounce, scoring just 15 runs bef

 India's men's football team earned a 1-1 draw against Malaysia in their second-half comeback during an international friendly match held at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. Malaysia took the lead early in the match with a goal from Paulo Josue, but India's Rahul Bheke scored an equalizer to level the score at 1-1. This match marked the fourth outing for Manolo Marquez as head coach of the Indian team, but unfortunately, the squad has not yet manage

On Sunday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held a crucial meeting with a high-level delegation from Johns Hopkins University (JHU), led by JHU President Ronald J. Daniels. The primary topic of discussion was the possibility of setting up an offshore campus of JHU in India, which would help further strengthen academic and research ties between India and the United States. The meeting also emphasized India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages inte

President Joe Biden has authorized a significant shift in U.S. policy by lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of U.S.-provided long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russian territory. This decision allows Ukraine to deploy the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) against Russian positions deep within its borders. The move comes at a critical juncture in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, with Russian forces gaining ground and some 10,000 North Korean troops reportedly statio

India has made a formal request to Canada for the extradition of Arshdeep Dalla, a key figure in the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), a banned terror group. Dalla is accused of being involved in over 50 criminal cases including murder, terror financing, and extortion. The Indian government considers him a "proclaimed offender" and linked him to the terrorist acts of Hardeep Nijjar, a prominent Khalistani activist killed in June 2023. His arrest in Canada follows a gunfight in which he w

 In a spectacular performance during the third T20I against South Africa, Team India achieved several world records, including hitting over 200 sixes in a single calendar year, a first in T20 cricket history. India set new records for the most 200+ scores in T20s, with eight such totals in 2024, surpassing their previous record. Tilak Varma’s century was India's fifth individual century in 2024, making them the first team to achieve five individual centuries twice in