India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the press on Thursday (January 2) as the Indian cricket team kicks off the new year with a critical test against Australia in the fifth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground, . India, trailing 1-2 in the series, looks to level the scores for a series draw. The match starting January 3, crucial as it acts as a deciding factor of India’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s this year. On team philosophy Head coach Gautam Gambhir outlined the team’s philosophy, highlighting the team would…
Author: Abhiruchi Saran
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday (December 30) inaugurated a state-of-the-art glass bridge connecting the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 133-feet Thiruvalluvar statue in Kanyakumari district. The inaugural took place in presence of several political and cultural dignitaries, including DMK MP Kanimozhi and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. The inauguration marks the silver jubilee of the unveiling of the statue of the renowned Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar by the late Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. Distinctive features Located in Kanyakumari, the newly inaugurated glass bridge connects two iconic landmarks—the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 133-foot Thiruvalluvar statue. Part of…
As the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) race intensifies, India’s chances of reaching the final remain uncertain. Pat Cummins-led Australia triumphed over India by 184 runs on Monday to win the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). After scoring 340 runs in 92 overs, Australia set a challenging target 234 in their second innings. India struggled on the final day with Rohit Sharma’s side managing to score only 155 runs in 79.1 overs, falling short of the required total. India retains No. 3 Spot Despite suffering their first defeat in the Boxing Day…
India’s Lakshya Sen delivered a remarkable performance, defeating rising French star Alex Lanier in straight games to finish third at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open in Shenzhen, China on Sunday (December 29). Sen finishes third In a thrilling encounter, the 23-year-old from Almora triumphed over Lanier with a dominant 21-17, 21-11 victory. This win not only marked their first-ever meeting on the court but also earned the Indian player a lucrative prize purse of approximately Rs. 36 lakh. Sen, India’s highest-ranked singles player at world No. 12, claimed third place at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open…
In a strategic move to prepare for upcoming challenges, the Congress party members met to finalize its action plan for the year ahead during its key CWC meeting, titled ‘Nav Satyagraha Baithak.’ The session was held in Belagavi, Karnataka, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the historic Belgaum session, which was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi. Further events have been cancelled, following the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. “We are postponing the grand convention titled ‘Jai Gandhi, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’ for now,” said DK Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka who also leads the Congress Karnataka…
In a dramatic turn of events during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli found himself in a fiery exchange of words with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. The incident occurred on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, adding another layer of intensity to the highly anticipated series between India and Australia. Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fees and awarded one demerit point following the altercation for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Clash on field A heated exchange erupted between Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the full schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be held from February 19 to March 9, in host country Pakistan as well as Dubai. The Champions Trophy are back after a span of eight years, following the conclusion of the 2017 tournament. India commences the tournament on February 20 as they face Bangladesh in United Arab Emirates. Teams The teams for the eight-team Champions Trophy championship, includes: Venue Pakistan is set to host an ICC event for the first time since 1996. A hybrid model has been put…
Former Supreme Court Judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the ninth Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). His tenure will last for three years, extending until December 2027. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is authorized to investigate allegations of human rights violations, either independently or upon receiving petitions from victims or their representatives. The NHRC can intervene in ongoing cases, issue recommendations to safeguard human rights, and promote research in related areas. Appointment According to PTI, Prime Minister Narendra Modi- led high-powered committee convened a meeting on December 18, where the next chairperson of the NHRC was…
As India commemorates the 122nd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, Kisan Diwas is being observed on December 23 centered on the theme “Empowering ‘Annadatas’ for a Prosperous Nation”. Singh’s legacy as a champion of farmers remains as a touchstone in India’s political and agricultural landscape. Championing Rural India Born into a middle-class peasant family in Noorpur, Uttar Pradesh, in 1902, Chaudhary Charan Singh’s life was dedicated to the upliftment of Indian farmers. From his early days in the Indian National Congress to becoming India’s 5th Prime Minister, Charan Singh’s relentless fight for land reforms and rural…
In a landmark move, the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the ‘MP Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill-2024’, becoming the first state in India to take cues from the central government’s Jan Vishwas Act, 2023. MP (Amendment of Provisions) Jan Vishwas Bill Introduced under the leadership of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the bill aims to ease the daily lives of citizens and entrepreneurs by streamlining legal processes, ensuring transparency, and promoting good governance, so that the common people can do their work without any hassle, stated a government release. According to the release, the bill amends…
