South Africa faces a monumental task in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final, needing to chase a record-breaking 298 set by India. This target is significantly higher than any successful chase in a Women’s World Cup final, where teams batting first have historically dominated. South Africa must defy decades of trends to script history…
Shikhar Dhawan faced questioning by the Enforcement Directorate regarding his alleged connection to the 1xBet betting app in a money laundering investigation. The probe, already involving Suresh Raina and Rana Daggubati, examines promotional activities and their potential role in expanding the platform’s reach in India, where real-money betting is largely prohibited.
Sanjay Dutt and Suniel Shetty graced The Great Indian Kapil Show, sharing insights into their enduring friendship and experiences in Bollywood. They reminisced about working with legends and emphasized the importance of humility and learning from others.
Cal Raleigh made history at the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, becoming the first catcher and switch-hitter to win. He edged out competitors like Brent Rooker and Junior Caminero, totaling 54 home runs. Cody Rhodes surprised Raleigh with a custom WWE Championship belt, celebrating the Mariners player’s victory and MLB’s fusion of sports and entertainment.
Rick Allen, formerly the voice of NBC’s NASCAR Cup Series, has joined the Carolina Panthers as their entertainment PA announcer. Allen’s departure from NASCAR was abrupt, surprising even Michael Jordan. Allen revealed he was “crushed” by the replacement and felt silenced by NBC, leading to speculation about the reasons for his exit.
It was a fitting celebration for Guardiola, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss, who has now racked up 716 wins in a glittering 17-year managerial career. With the win, second-placed City sit just four points adrift of leaders Arsenal, who dropped points after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in their 2-2 draw at Sunderland on…
President Trump ordered the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing, ending a 33-year moratorium, citing China’s advancements. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the move as crucial for America to “catch up” with China’s nuclear power development. The announcement preceded high-stakes trade talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The Indian government has cancelled the auction of five critical mineral blocks. This decision follows a poor response in the fifth round of sales. The cancelled blocks include a rare earth element mine in Karnataka. No bids were received for three blocks. Auctions for a tungsten mine and another REE block were also annulled.
Gold futures reached record highs as expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and a weaker dollar fueled safe-haven buying. MCX October contracts hit Rs 1,10,563 per 10 grams, while December contracts climbed to Rs 1,11,655. Market participants await the Fed’s policy meeting and monitor geopolitical tensions, influencing gold’s upward trajectory.
