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Champions Trophy 2025: Century Spree as Batters Dominate

Arijit Bose
Champions Trophy 2025, cricket, centuries, batters, records, New Zealand, India, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia, England, Pakistan, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Towhid Hridoy, Ryan Rickelton, Ben Duckett, Josh Inglis, Rachin Ravindra, Joe Root, semi-finals, high-scoring matches

Dubai: The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has turned into a festival of centuries, with batters making the most of favorable conditions to dominate the competition. Already, eleven hundreds have been recorded this season, surpassing the previous best of ten tons set in 2002 and 2017. New Zealand’s Will Young and Tom Latham set the tone for the tournament in the opening match against Pakistan, each scoring a century to secure a triumphant start for the Black Caps. The second game saw Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy produce a sensational hundred against India’s…

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Jaishankar Reaffirms India’s Zero Tolerance Policy on Terrorism

Arijit Bose
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NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reiterated India’s strong stance against terrorism, asserting that the country will always support a “zero tolerance” approach. Speaking virtually at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Jaishankar emphasized India’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and resisting any attempts to normalize it. Addressing global geopolitical challenges, Jaishankar pointed out the increasing instability and fragmentation in world affairs. He stressed the urgent need for a multilateral system that aligns with contemporary global realities, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in…

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Kohli’s Masterclass Seals India’s Dominant Victory Over Pakistan

Arijit Bose

Dubai: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in ODI cricket, leading India to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Chasing a modest target of 242, Kohli’s unbeaten 100 off 111 deliveries anchored the Indian innings, ensuring a crucial win in this high-stakes encounter at the Dubai International Stadium. Kohli’s Record-Breaking Knock Coming in to bat after India lost an early wicket, Kohli steadied the innings with a masterful display of controlled aggression. His 51st ODI…

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Tesla Gears Up for Indian Market Entry; Job Postings Signal Imminent Launch

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Tesla, the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, appears to be making significant progress toward its much-anticipated entry into the Indian market. The latest development comes in the form of a series of job postings on LinkedIn, indicating that the company is gearing up for operations in the country. This move follows a recent meeting between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Modi’s visit to the United States. The discussion is believed to have paved the way for Tesla’s India debut, marking a…

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman Calls India ‘Incredibly Important’ for AI Development

Nistha Agrawal

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently spoke about India’s growing role in the field of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that the country has become one of the most critical markets for AI development. During a fireside chat with India’s IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Altman highlighted India’s progress and its potential to lead the AI revolution, particularly with upcoming government-backed AI models. Altman shared that OpenAI’s user base in India has tripled in the past year, making India the company’s second-largest market globally. He praised India’s contributions to AI, noting that the…

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Raina: Kohli and Rohit’s Form Key to India’s Champions Trophy Success

Nistha Agrawal

(Mumbai): India has been placed in a challenging group with Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, and former cricketer Suresh Raina believes the form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be key to India’s chances. The tournament, set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan, will see India play all their matches in Dubai due to a hybrid model agreement. Raina, speaking to Star Sports, praised Rohit’s recent form post the 2023 ODI World Cup, noting his impressive strike rate of 119-120. Raina emphasized…

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India-Nepal Friendship Festival

Nistha Agrawal

(Uttar Pradesh): To strengthen the cultural ties between India and Nepal, the Department of Culture is organizing the India-Nepal Friendship Festival, which will run from February 5 to February 23. The aim of this cultural journey is to promote the shared cultural heritage of both countries. During the festival, artists from Nepal and Uttar Pradesh will present music, folk songs, dance, and other cultural performances. Key Dates and Locations for the India-Nepal Friendship Festival The cultural journey will begin in Siddharthnagar and conclude in Pilibhit. Various cultural programs will be…

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India crumbles under Chinese firepower

Arijit Bose
India

Muscat: China defeated India 2-1 in a tense third Pool A encounter at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup in Muscat. With this victory, China secured their spot in the semi-finals as Pool A champions, earning three points. The goals for China came from Lihang Wang (42′) and Jinzhuang Tan (32′), while Deepika (56′) scored for India, extending her lead as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals. The match was marked by intense action from both teams, as they sought an early advantage in the first quarter. Despite several opportunities,…

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India’s bold step to feed the hungry in Laos

Arijit Bose
India

Lucknow: India has provided a grant of US $ 1 million to Lao PDR (Laos), which will be used to meet food requirements. This move by India has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to the Global South (poor and developing countries). Responding to the request of the Lao PDR government, the Government of India has provided a grant of approximately US $ 1 million under the India-UN Development Partnership Fund for the project ‘Strengthening Food Fortification at Large Scale: Investing in Rice Fortification’, India’s Permanent Mission to the United…

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Cabinet approves 12 Industrial Nodes/Cities under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme

Arijit Bose
India

Green signal to projects worth Rs 6504 crore in Prayagraj, Agra and Noida in UP New Delhi: India will soon establish a grand chain of industrial smart cities. In a landmark decision, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister  Narendra Modi, approved 12 new project proposals with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). The move is set to transform the industrial landscape of the country, creating a robust network of industrial nodes and cities that will boost…

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