Renowned South Indian playback singer Kalpana Raghavendar was recently admitted to the hospital after being found unconscious at her residence. The sudden hospitalization led to speculation regarding her health, with many rumors circulating about a possible suicide attempt. However, her family has come forward to deny these claims, clarifying that Kalpana was dealing with insomnia and mistakenly took an excess dose of her prescribed medication.   Family Clarifie

India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai. Australia batted first and scored 264 runs, with Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61) playing well. India's bowlers, especially Mohammed Shami (3/48) and Varun Chakravarthy, kept Australia in check. While chasing, Virat Kohli (84) and KL Rahul (42) played important knocks*, with Hardik Pandya’s quick 28 runs helping India cross the target. India has now qualified

As India and Australia arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the much-anticipated semi-final match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, excitement among fans was at an all-time high. Cricket enthusiasts turned out in large numbers to support Team India, expressing confidence in their chances against the defending champions.One enthusiastic fan shared their optimism, saying, "We are very excited... I feel this is India's payback time to Australia. We want to support

Tencent Holdings has expanded its stake in Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, acquiring an additional 1.11 percent of shares. This move increases Tencent’s ownership in the Japanese publishing giant from 6.86 percent to 7.97 percent. The transaction was made through Tencent’s subsidiary, SixJoy Hong Kong Limited, and was disclosed in a large shareholding report submitted to the Kanto Finance Bureau.   Tencent initially invested JPY 30 billion (appr

Microchip Technology has announced plans to lay off 2,000 employees, approximately 9 percent of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at cost reduction and operational efficiency. The decision is driven by declining semiconductor demand, particularly from the automotive sector, where companies are struggling to clear existing chip inventories before placing new orders.The semiconductor industry has faced challenges over the past year, with demand fluctuations affecting m

The Indian government is working on refining the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to increase local value addition and export-driven growth in key industries. While the scheme has successfully attracted investment across multiple sectors, officials believe that further improvements are needed to address import dependency and enhance India's global manufacturing competitiveness.Since its launch in April 2020, the PLI scheme has been instrumental in drawing substantial investments i

Technicolor India, a leading visual effects (VFX) and animation studio, has announced the closure of its operations in Bengaluru and Mumbai, affecting 3,200 employees. The decision is part of a global shutdown by its parent company, Technicolor Group, headquartered in Paris.This sudden move has left thousands of employees in distress, particularly in Bengaluru, where nearly 3,000 professionals were employed. The closure marks a significant blow to India's VFX and animation industry, which

Lahore: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has set his sights on another massive victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as his team prepares to take on world champions Australia in their final group-stage match on Friday at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.Coming off a thrilling eight-run victory over England, Afghanistan eliminated the defending champions from the tournament and strengthened their semi-final hopes. A win against Australia would guarantee Afghanistan a historic place i

Amazon has officially surpassed Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time, marking a historic shift in the retail landscape. For over a decade, Walmart has consistently led the industry in revenue generation, but Amazon’s rapid expansion in eCommerce, cloud computing, and advertising has propelled it to the top. During the fourth quarter, Amazon reported a staggering $187.8 billion in revenue, surpassing Walmart’s $180.5 billion. While Wal

The ongoing Manchu family feud has intensified with the detention of actor Manchu Manoj by the Tirupati police. While the exact reasons for his detention remain unclear, reports suggest that he has been taken to Bakaraopet police station. Further details are awaited as speculation continues to grow regarding the circumstances leading to his arrest. This unexpected development has added another layer to the already volatile conflict within the Manchu family.The long

India will continue to rationalize import duties and streamline its customs tariff structure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated during a post-Budget press conference in Mumbai. She emphasized that anti-dumping duties are periodically reviewed to ensure a fair and investor-friendly trade environment. The government’s tariff policy reforms aim to make India an attractive investment hub while ensuring global competitiveness.Addressing concerns about imported inflation amid global

Sri Lanka’s cricket team pulled off a stunning 174-run win over Australia in the second and final ODI in Colombo, securing a series sweep with a 2-0 victory. Australia, chasing 282, were bowled out for a paltry 107, their lowest-ever total in Asia. The collapse was dramatic, as they lost their final seven wickets for just 28 runs.   Australia made several changes in their lineup, experimenting ahead of next week’s Champions Trophy. Despite using a variety of

Infosys Ltd. has confirmed that over 300 employees were let go, responding to earlier reports alleging forceful termination. The company clarified that the layoffs, which mainly involved freshers at the Mysuru campus, were not forced but were the result of failure to clear internal onboarding tests. This follows allegations from the IT employees’ union NITES, which claimed that nearly 700 freshers were abruptly let go just months after being hired.   NITES also rai

Australia’s 2025 Champions Trophy campaign will face a major setback as captain Pat Cummins will miss the tournament due to an ongoing ankle injury. The injury occurred towards the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which Australia won 3-1 in January 2025. Initially included in the preliminary squad, Cummins was ruled out after failing to recover in time. Alongside him, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, dealing with a persistent hip issue, will also miss the tournament. Additionally, a

Australia’s latest Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle is set to feature a new face in the squad, with 21-year-old left-arm spinning allrounder Cooper Connolly making his Test debut. The match comes after Australia’s dominant win in the first Test, where they triumphed by an innings and 242 runs. Connolly, who has yet to claim a wicket in his first-class career, will provide an additional spin option on a dry surface expected to produce significant turn. He replaces offspinner T

In February 2025, US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 30-day pause on tariffs against Mexico and Canada brought a brief sense of relief to global markets. The decision helped prevent a potential escalation of a full-blown trade war, with US equity futures and international markets responding positively. However, concerns linger about the long-term effects of tariffs on industries such as automotive, semiconductor, consumer goods, e-commerce, and green energy.  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the state’s growing potential as a key investment hub during his remarks at a special plenary session with industry leaders on the eve of the ‘Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025’. Majhi emphasized the Odisha government's commitment to streamlining regulatory processes and fostering economic growth to position the state as a prime destination for both foreign and domestic investors. The Chief Minist

In a dramatic turn of events at the Australian Open 2025, Novak Djokovic was forced to retire from his semi-final clash against Alexander Zverev, citing injury concerns. The match, which saw Zverev win the first set 7-6, ended prematurely when Djokovic walked to the net and informed his opponent of his decision to withdraw. Djokovic had been battling an injury sustained during his quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz, which became more apparent as the match progressed, especially with t

India's government is investigating rising steel imports, particularly in two categories of flat-rolled steel products (HS 7208 and 7210), which account for over 75% of the surge in imports. Instead of implementing global safeguards, experts suggest that India should focus on Free Trade Agreement (FTA)-specific safeguards and measures targeting China. Many imports come duty-free under FTAs with coun

On Day 5 of the 4th Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India was bowled out for 155, handing Australia a crucial victory and a 2-1 lead in the 5-match series. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the lone fighter for India, scoring 84 runs before a controversial dismissal ended his innings, marking the second time in the match he fell short of a century. India’s downfall started when wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was caught while attempting a pull shot. Senio