Centuries from Ravindra and Blundell New Zealand in a Strong Position
Driven by centuries from reliable middle-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell, New Zealand reached a powerful position on the very first day of the lone Test match against Ireland.After being invited to bat first, New Zealand faced an early collapse, losing the wickets of Tom Latham (0), Devon Conway (4), Kane Williamson (36), and…
iOS 27 Leak Hints at Smarter Siri With New AI Search Interface
Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 update could introduce a major redesign for Siri, according to fresh leaks emerging ahead of the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Reports suggest Apple is working on a new artificial intelligence-powered interface called “Search or Ask,” aimed at making Siri more interactive, conversational, and useful for everyday tasks. The leaked interface…
Waaree Energies Shortlists Global and Indian Banks to Manage Proposed $700 Million Equity Issuance
Indian solar panel manufacturer Waaree Energies Ltd. is moving forward with its ambitious expansion strategy, preparing to launch a massive share sale targeting institutional investors to raise up to $700 million. According to sources familiar with the matter, the capital raise could take place as early as July, depending entirely on prevailing market conditions. To…
ISRO Plans Historic Mission to Return Moon Soil and Rock Samples to India
Indian Space Research Organization is preparing for an ambitious new phase of lunar exploration with plans to bring soil and rock samples from the Moon back to Earth under the proposed Chandrayaan-4 mission by 2028. The announcement was made by Prakash Chauhan during a programme in Bhopal on Thursday. According to Chauhan, the mission will…
Pakistan Faces Growing Challenges as Longstanding U.S. Ties Come Under Scrutiny
Pakistan’s complex relationship with the United States is once again drawing attention as political and economic pressures continue to mount within the country. Analysts believe decades of shifting alliances, security cooperation, and geopolitical dependence on Washington have created long-term challenges that are now becoming increasingly difficult for Islamabad to manage. The debate has intensified amid…
Shillong LS By-Poll: UDP Bets on Senior Advocate VGK Kynta
The United Democratic Party (UDP) will on Thursday formally announce senior lawyer V.G.K. Kynta as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the vacant Shillong Parliamentary seat. According to party sources, the decision on Kynta’s candidature was finalized weeks ago. However, the announcement was deferred as the party wanted to place his name before the…
Indian-origin player creates a sensation on the very first day of the French Open Journey of seventh-seeded Fritz ends due to Basavareddy’s magic
A massive upset on the very first day of the French Open. Taylor Fritz, the seventh seed, bowed out in the first round after suffering a defeat against Nishesh Basavareddy, a wild-card entrant of Indian origin. Basavareddy won the four-set match, which lasted for 3 hours and 25 minutes, with a scoreline of 7-6, 7-6,…
HDFC Capital Secures Japanese Investment for Green Affordable Housing Projects
The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has made its first-ever real estate investment in India by investing in the HDFC Capital Development of Real Estate Affordable and Mid-Income Fund (H-DREAM Fund), managed by HDFC Capital Advisors. The move marks a significant step in DBJ’s international investment strategy and highlights growing Japanese interest in India’s financial…
‘We Played Like Champions’: Dinesh Karthik Hails RCB’s Dominant Mindset After 92-Run Win Sends Them to Second Straight IPL Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik lauded his team’s intent and body language, saying they “played like champions” after RCB crushed Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday to seal a spot in their second consecutive IPL final.Addressing the squad inside the dressing room at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket…
India Fast-Tracks LIC Disinvestment to Raise $1 Billion Despite Oil & Market Pressures
The Indian government is gearing up for a major disinvestment push. Next month, New Delhi is expected to begin formal marketing for a planned share sale in the state-run Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), aiming to raise up to ₹10,000 crore, or approximately $1 billion. According to sources familiar with the matter, the government…
