Day: March 13, 2025

Gambhir’s Game Plan: More ‘A’ Tours, New Faces, and a Stronger Team India

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: With the conclusion of the Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian cricket team will not play any international matches for the next three months due to the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team’s next assignment will be the England tour starting on June 20. While most Indian players will be engaged in the IPL, head coach Gautam Gambhir will not be taking a break. Instead, he will be working on the blueprint for Team India’s campaign in the 2026 T20 World Cup, the 2027 World Test Championship (WTC), and…

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Mumbai Indians’ Nat Sciver-Brunt Creates History Despite Team’s Loss in WPL 2025

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The league stage of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 has concluded, with Mumbai Indians’ (MI) all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt delivering a stellar half-century in the final league match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Chasing a target of 200 at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, Sciver-Brunt played a blistering knock of 69 runs off just 35 balls, smashing nine fours and two sixes. This was her fifth half-century of the tournament. However, despite her valiant effort, MI suffered an 11-run defeat to RCB. Nevertheless, her performance created a new milestone in WPL…

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Pakistan Faces Massive Financial Setback After Hosting ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Hosting a major sporting event always involves a financial review to analyze the expenditures and revenues. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is currently facing this challenge after hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While the exact figures remain undisclosed, preliminary assessments indicate that the financial outcome has not been favorable for Pakistan. Pakistan reportedly invested thousands of crores to prepare three stadiums for the tournament, with each venue costing over INR 1,000 crore. However, the return on this hefty expenditure remains uncertain. A total of 10 matches were…

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Mayank Yadav Ruled Out of First Phase of IPL 2025 Due to Injury

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have suffered a significant setback ahead of the IPL 2025 season as their star pacer, Mayank Yadav, has been ruled out of the tournament’s first phase. According to reports, Mayank is currently recovering from a lumbar stress injury (lower back injury) and has resumed bowling practice at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The young speedster sustained the injury after India’s T20 series against Bangladesh in October last year and has been undergoing rehabilitation ever since. Possible Return in Second Phase of IPL 2025…

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Holi 2025: Surge in Demand for Modi Masks and Yogi Pichkaris

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: As the festival of Holi approaches, the celebratory spirit has taken over the nation. On March 14, 2025, Holi will be observed across the country with great enthusiasm. Markets are bustling with activity, as people are busy purchasing Holi essentials. Among the trending items this year are ‘Yogi Pichkari’ and ‘Modi Mask,’ which are witnessing significant demand. High Festive Spirit in Burhanpur The fervor of Holi is at its peak in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. The markets in Burhanpur are filled with enthusiastic buyers, and the standout products this year…

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India and Bhutan Officials Hold Talks on Border Fieldwork

Arijit Bose

New Delhi – Representatives from India and Bhutan convened in New Delhi to discuss fieldwork related to their shared border, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The discussions focused on collaborative efforts in technology and capacity-building initiatives associated with boundary surveys and related activities. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the work carried out by their respective field survey teams and other key stakeholders. A schedule outlining the next three field seasons was also finalized during the meeting, according to an MEA statement released. Leading the Indian delegation…

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38 Youths Rescued from Cybercrime Network After Falling for Fake Job Offers Abroad

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A total of 38 young individuals from Uttar Pradesh, who were misled by fraudulent overseas job offers, have been successfully rescued from a cybercrime network. With the assistance of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), 21 of them returned to Lucknow on Tuesday evening. These individuals hail from various districts, including Gonda, Ambedkar Nagar, Varanasi, Kushinagar, and Lucknow. Upon arrival in Delhi, they were transported to Lucknow via a Sahibabad depot bus late at night. Once in the city, they underwent questioning at the Reserve Police Line by the…

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Finvasia bets big on Uttar Pradesh with ‘Jumpp’, India’s first AI-powered financial superapp  

Arijit Bose

First fintech app for personal finance management built using multiple AI models Partnership with YES Bank to offer seamless integrated banking services Expanding footprint across Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and beyond Lucknow: Finvasia, a global enterprise headquartered in Mohali, is expanding its presence in Uttar Pradesh, with its newly launched platform – ‘Jumpp’, India’s first AI-powered financial superapp. Developed in partnership with YES Bank, Jumpp provides banking, savings, payments, investments, and credit, all packaged into a single, intuitive platform. Uttar Pradesh is at the forefront of India’s digital financial…

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Indian Stock Market Declines Amid Global Uncertainty

Arijit Bose

Sensex Falls by 200 Points, Nifty Slips 20 Points Lucknow / Mumbai: On the second trading day of the week, the Indian stock market opened in the red. The BSE Sensex fell by nearly 200 points, reaching 73,930, while the NSE Nifty also witnessed a slight decline of 20 points, trading at 22,430. Earlier in the session, the Sensex had dropped by as much as 400 points, and the Nifty had slipped nearly 100 points. This decline follows Monday’s bearish trend, when the Indian stock market had also closed in…

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Goa Witnesses Largest Drug Seizure in History

Arijit Bose

Panaji: In a major breakthrough in Goa’s fight against narcotics, a man has been arrested for possession of hydroponic weed worth Rs 11.67 crore. The police claim that this is the largest drug seizure in the state’s history. According to the Crime Branch spokesperson, the accused was apprehended on Saturday from Gurim village, located between Panaji and Mapusa. Drug Seizure Valued at Over Rs 11 Crore The spokesperson stated, “We have seized 11.672 kilograms of hydroponic weed from the accused, with an estimated market value of Rs 11.67 crore. This…

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