India suffered a 51-run defeat to South Africa, marking their second-largest loss in T20 history. This defeat has raised concerns regarding the form of India’s captain and vice-captain, who are struggling to score runs. As the teams transition from Punjab to Himachal Pradesh for the third T20I in Dharamshala, they will compete in a five-match…
United States chipmaker Nvidia is considering increasing output of its powerful H200 processors in response to strong demand from Chinese clients, including major firms such as Alibaba and ByteDance. The move comes after recent U.S. government approval allowing the export of H200 chips to China, subject to a 25 percent fee on sales. Two sources…
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, said on Friday that its compensation liability is projected to exceed ₹500 crore after widespread flight cancellations disrupted operations across the country beginning December 2, 2025. The cancellations, which stretched for nearly a week, left tens of thousands of passengers stranded and triggered regulatory intervention. According to the airline, compensation will…
Car Nicobar witnessed a landmark cultural development on December 12, 2025, with the laying of the foundation stone for the renovation and modernisation of the District Library Building. The initiative marks the beginning of its transformation into a state-of-the-art knowledge centre for the island. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Amit Kale, IAS, Deputy Commissioner…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is weighing whether to add a “black box” warning—the agency’s strongest safety alert—to Covid-19 vaccines, according to reports citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes amid ongoing debate over vaccine safety and renewed scrutiny of potential adverse effects. A black box warning, formally known as a…
In a landmark reform move, the Union Cabinet has approved a proposal allowing 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in India’s insurance sector. The decision, announced during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, marks a significant shift from the earlier cap of 74 percent and is aimed at attracting greater foreign capital, strengthening competition, and…
The Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Mr. Amit Shah, was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival at the Veer Savarkar International Airport on 11th December. Admiral D. K. Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Vice-Chairman of the Islands…
A large international study has identified 7,000 steps a day as a powerful and achievable target for improving health and preventing chronic illnesses. Drawing from a comprehensive review of 57 studies involving over 160,000 adults, researchers found that this lower-than-expected step count delivers impressive health benefits. Participants who consistently walked around 7,000 steps daily showed…
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) declared that Asuncion, Paraguay; Bangkok, Thailand; and Santiago, Chile, have been asked to participate in a Targeted Dialogue to choose the 2030 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) host. The IOC will now begin talks with the three, who are all seen as preferred hosts, about initial…
The 2025 men’s FIH Junior World Cup, in which India secured a bronze medal, highlighted several promising young players who may advance to senior teams. This document examines four potential candidates for transition to the main squad in the near future. The No 16, initially a defender, has transitioned to goalkeeping and is now a…
