Mitchell Starc achieved a remarkable ten-wicket haul in the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium, his finest performance to date. He dismissed England captain Ben Stokes to seal the milestone, becoming the first Australian seamer to claim a ten-for in an Ashes Test since 1990-91. England holds a lead heading into the afternoon session, with…
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has been appointed Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) in the Indian Army. This honour follows his distinguished military career and numerous athletic achievements. Chopra’s journey includes significant awards like the Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna, and Padma Shri. His recent participation in the World Athletics Championships also saw him compete strongly.
ONGC group refineries will continue purchasing Russian oil as long as it remains financially viable, according to Chairman Arun Kumar Singh. Subsidiaries MRPL and HPCL have been steady buyers, with no US sanctions or Indian restrictions currently in place. The company is also open to acquiring overseas upstream assets and anticipates production from its Mozambique…
President Trump stated India has reduced Russian oil imports and indicated tariffs on New Delhi will be lowered. This follows earlier claims by Trump that Prime Minister Modi pledged to wind down Russian oil purchases, though India has denied awareness of such a call.
Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida highlighted the state’s rich maritime heritage at India Maritime Week 2025. She spoke of ancient sailors who traded with Southeast Asia and invited delegates to the Cuttack Bali Yatra, a testament to Odisha’s cultural and economic resilience.
Filmmaking is rapidly evolving with AI, sparking debate. Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary suggested replacing background actors with AI to save costs, citing an AI actress named Tilly Norwell. Simu Liu strongly disagreed, calling the idea “dumb” and “tone deaf,” emphasizing the value of human actors and their role in developing talent.
Google Photos is introducing a ‘Create’ tab in its mobile app, streamlining creative tools for Android and iOS users. This update consolidates features like animations, cinematic photos, and collages into one easily accessible hub marked by a paintbrush icon.
Lobsang Sangay, the former Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile, alleged Chinese interference in South Asian nations. He specifically pointed to Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Sangay warned India to remain vigilant regarding China’s expansionist policies. He highlighted China’s efforts to diminish India’s regional influence. Sangay also recalled past instances of Chinese pressure during India-China dialogues.
Donald Trump’s administration introduces a significant change to the H-1B visa policy. A $100,000 annual fee is now required for H-1B visa applications. This impacts both new applicants and renewals. The goal is to discourage companies from hiring foreign workers at lower wages. The administration aims to protect US workers and encourage investment in local…
