Trending

Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire Following Week of Deadly Border Clashes

Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire Following Week of Deadly Border Clashes

Doha (Rajeev Sharma): After days of escalating violence and rising casualties, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and pledged to develop a joint plan for long-term peace, officials confirmed on Sunday. The agreement came during emergency diplomatic talks held in Doha, where Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif met with Afghanistan’s Acting Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoob. The discussions were facilitated by Qatar and supported by Turkiye in response to the deteriorating situation along the border. According to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, both nations consented to an urgent cessation of hostilities and the establishment of a structured…
Read More
India’s Top Order Collapses Before Rain Disrupts First ODI in Perth

India’s Top Order Collapses Before Rain Disrupts First ODI in Perth

Perth (Rajeev Sharma): India's batting lineup faltered early in the first One Day International against Australia, with the visitors reduced to 25 for 3 before rain forced a stoppage at Perth Stadium on Sunday. The Indian innings got off to a troubled start as seasoned campaigners Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were dismissed within the powerplay. Kohli, who faced eight deliveries without scoring, was trapped by Mitchell Starc's sharp left-arm pace. Rohit, after making 8 runs, failed to find rhythm and edged one off Josh Hazlewood. The early blows set India on the back foot, and things worsened when captain…
Read More
Trump Urges Russia and Ukraine to Cease Hostilities, Proposes “Status Quo” Peace Deal After Zelenskyy Talks

Trump Urges Russia and Ukraine to Cease Hostilities, Proposes “Status Quo” Peace Deal After Zelenskyy Talks

Washington, D.C (Rajeev Sharma).: In a fresh diplomatic push to end the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday appealed to both Russia and Ukraine to immediately suspend military operations and "freeze" the battlefield as it stands today, suggesting that both sides should claim success and allow history to judge the rest. The comments followed President Trump's bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, during which the two leaders discussed the trajectory of the war and possible paths to peace. Trump later shared a detailed message on his platform, Truth Social, summarizing…
Read More
Congress Slams PM Modi Over Trump’s Claim on Russian Oil Imports, Demands Clarity

Congress Slams PM Modi Over Trump’s Claim on Russian Oil Imports, Demands Clarity

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Congress party on Saturday launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following renewed remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who alleged that India had pledged to stop purchasing crude oil from Russia. The Opposition has questioned why the Prime Minister has chosen not to respond publicly to such significant claims. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh took to social media to voice the party’s concerns, referring to Trump’s latest statement in which he reiterated that Prime Minister Modi had “personally assured” him that India would stop buying oil from Russia. “President Trump has…
Read More
Hair that Speaks Couture – L'Oreal Professionnel × Shantnu Nikhil Unveil a Limited-Edition Gift Set

Hair that Speaks Couture – L'Oreal Professionnel × Shantnu Nikhil Unveil a Limited-Edition Gift Set

L’Oreal Professionnel, one of India’s leading professional haircare brands, has joined hands with acclaimed couture designers Shantnu Nikhil to introduce their limited-edition gift set celebrating beauty, strength, and self-expression. This collaboration harmoniously merges L’Oreal Professionnel’s cutting-edge hair expertise with Shantnu & Nikhil’s bold, progressive design language, creating a collectible that embodies modern femininity: confident, graceful, and powerful.   Sarika Israni, Director, Geetanjali Salon; Nikhil & Shantanu; L’Oreal Professionnel’s Sonia Ravindran, Category Head & Mathilde Barthelemy-Vigier, General Manager   At the heart of the collaboration lies L’Oreal Professionnel’s patented hair care innovation, Absolut Repair Molecular three-step haircare regimen - Shampoo, Mask,…
Read More

Mondelez India Strengthens its Sustainability Agenda with Climate-tech Investment in Promethean Energy

Mondelez India has announced an investment in Promethean Energy, a homegrown climate-tech company focused on decarbonizing industrial heat. The move underscores Mondelez India’s commitment to advancing scalable, innovative solutions that address industrial emissions and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Promethean Energy leverages proprietary, IoT-enabled technology to capture and reuse waste heat, significantly reducing industrial greenhouse gas emissions. To date, the company’s platform has helped abate over 100,000 tons of CO₂ emissions across diverse sectors. Speaking about the investment, Ophira Bhatia, Vice President, India & Lead, AMEA, Corporate & Government Affairs, Mondelez International, said “At Mondelez, sustainability is embedded…
Read More
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's AOL-SSRDP Partners with NHPC to Launch Integrated Border Area Development Centre in Jammu

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's AOL-SSRDP Partners with NHPC to Launch Integrated Border Area Development Centre in Jammu

In a landmark collaboration to uplift India’s border communities, Art of Living’s Sri Sri Rural Development Program Trust (AOL-SSRDP) and NHPC Limited have joined hands to establish an Integrated Border Area Development Centre (IBADC) in Suchetgarh, R.S. Pura, and Akhnoor.   Shri Anand Kumar Tembhare, General Manager (NHPC), Shri Miren Kumar Verma, HOD (CSR), NHPC and Shri Prasana Prabhu, Chairman of AOL-SSRDP & AOL-SSIAST   The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Shri Prasana Prabhu, Chairman – Art of Living Social Projects (AOL-SSRDP & AOL-SSIAST), and Shri Anand Kumar Tembhare, General Manager – NHPC, in the presence of Shri…
Read More
Global Fintech Awards 2025 Celebrate Trailblazers Redefining the Global Fintech Landscape

Global Fintech Awards 2025 Celebrate Trailblazers Redefining the Global Fintech Landscape

The sixth edition of the world’s largest annual fintech conference, the Global Fintech Fest 2025 (GFF 2025), was held in Mumbai October 7-9. More than 400 sessions where visionaries from India and over 100 countries shared their insights. Also instituted under GFF 2025 were the Global Fintech Awards (GFA) 2025. The awards, announced at a gala on October 8, at Jio World Centre, Mumbai, honoured and celebrated the exceptional achievements of trailblazers of the fintech ecosystem.   Global Fintech Awards 2025 The two main fields in which the GFA 2025 were given aware were Excellence in Banking Tech, and Excellence…
Read More
Cinepolis Launches a New 10-screen Multiplex in Hyderabad

Cinepolis Launches a New 10-screen Multiplex in Hyderabad

Cinepolis, the first international cinema exhibitor and one of India’s leading multiplex chains, announced the launch of its newest multiplex at TNR North City, Hyderabad. The opening marks another step in Cinepolis’ national growth strategy and reflects its focus on expanding access to modern, technology-enabled cinematic experiences across India.   Macro XE at Cinepolis TNR North City, Hyderabad   The new 10-screen multiplex is built to offer a seamless and comfortable viewing experience. It features advanced projection and sound technologies, including Macro XE, RealD 3D, and Dolby formats, with a total seating capacity of nearly 1,900. From immersive visuals and…
Read More
Fire Erupts on Moving Garib Rath Train Near Sirhind, Several Injured Amid Panic

Fire Erupts on Moving Garib Rath Train Near Sirhind, Several Injured Amid Panic

Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): A major scare unfolded early Saturday morning when a fire broke out aboard the Saharsa-bound Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express shortly after it crossed Sirhind station in Punjab. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m., triggering chaos among passengers. The fire originated in coach G-19, where passengers first noticed smoke seeping through the windows and raising alarms. The train was brought to an emergency halt as the loco pilot immediately engaged the emergency brakes. Railway staff, assisted by local responders, managed to contain the blaze before it could spread to adjacent compartments. Although there were no fatalities, several…
Read More