Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India’s biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, has died at 86. On Monday, the industrialist in a social media post had dismissed speculation surrounding his health and had said he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age. “It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid […]
The other day in Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi avowedly professed in support of peace for India because it is clear that the nation is not neutral in the fight between Ukraine and Russia. This marks PM Modi’s first visit to Ukraine ever since its independence in 1991. During his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Tensions between Bangladesh and India increased on Thursday after Dhaka accused New Delhi of releasing large amounts of water from the Dumbur dam in Tripura, resulting in severe floods in eastern Bangladesh districts. Indian officials strongly rejected this assertion, maintaining that it was due to unprecedented rains occurring in this part of the country and […]
AirAsia Bhd, a budget airline, has acquired $443 million in private finance to rehabilitate planes stranded due to the epidemic. Private credit funds Ares Management Corp. and Indies Capital Partners Pte Ltd., as well as aircraft lessors, provided the dual-tranche finance. Ares Management Corp. and Indies Capital Partners provided a $200 million tranche specifically for […]
In a highly impactful legal turn of events, a U.S. court has determined that Pakistani-born Canadian entrepreneur Tahawwur Hussain Rana can be extradited to India owing to his purported implication in the 2008 Mumbai terror assaults. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit made this ruling as it supported the decision from an […]
In a significant turn of events, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected the ICC’s offer to host the Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for October 2024. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah revealed the decision, attributing it to the ongoing monsoon season and India’s commitment to hosting the Women’s ODI World Cup […]
On Thursday, the 84-year-old Yunus was appointed as the head adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh just days after student-led protests terminated Sheikh Hasina’s fifteen years of reign. Known worldwide for his work in micro-finance, Yunus was sworn in at a ceremony held at the presidential palace in Dhaka where he took an oath […]
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were graced by Arshad Nadeem, a Pakistani javelin thrower who threw an Olympic record-breaking 92.97 meters. The accolade of the gold medal he received not only added his name among world greats but also carved it into history as one of the most distinguished athletes ever. An impressive throw […]
The Indian sports community was taken aback by the sudden announcement of Indian wrestling icon Vinesh Phogat’s retirement. Just one day later, the 29-year-old was ruled out of the women’s 50 kg gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Having made it to the last round after defeating strong opponents, including Olympic […]
Approximately 12,500 people, or 10% of Dell Technologies’ global workforce, will be let go in a major reorganisation announcement. This choice is part of a significant organisational restructuring intended to modernise processes and put a greater emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). A report by Business Insider states that the business announced its plans to centralise […]