Shafali Verma revealed her calm and focused mindset during India’s ICC Women’s World Cup final victory. Despite initial nerves on the big stage, she concentrated on executing her plans, prioritising the team’s win over personal milestones. Verma also highlighted the importance of hard work, self-belief, and her family’s support in her journey.
South Africa ‘A’ achieved a remarkable come-from-behind victory against India ‘A’, successfully chasing a target of 417 in the second four-day game. This thrilling win leveled the two-match series 1-1, with five South African batters scoring half-centuries in their imperious chase.
Afghanistan’s chief selector, Asadullah Khan, has slammed Cricket Australia’s refusal to play bilateral series, deeming it unfair and political. He argued that linking cricket with the Taliban’s restrictions on women’s rights isolates Afghanistan’s merit-based team. Khan expressed gratitude to India and the BCCI for their support, while expressing confidence in Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup chances.
Indian markets brace for a crucial week, with investors keenly awaiting inflation figures and corporate earnings from giants like ONGC and Asian Paints. Global factors, including the US shutdown and trade talks, alongside foreign investor activity and currency movements, will also steer market direction. Last week saw a dip in major indices.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of Suzuki Motor Gujarat with its parent company, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, effective April 1, 2025. This consolidation aims to enhance operational efficiency, simplify group structure, and reduce administrative costs. All employees of Suzuki Motor Gujarat will transition to Maruti Suzuki India.
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is set to implement evidence-based training (EBT) for its pilots to enhance skills and decision-making. This evolution from its current Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) framework will leverage data analytics and AI. The airline aims to achieve full EBT compliance within 12 to 18 months, bolstering flight safety as its operations … Read more
Gold prices are poised for a corrective phase as investors await crucial US and Chinese economic data, alongside Federal Reserve commentary and a US Supreme Court trade tariff hearing. While a strong dollar and subdued demand cap upside, economic outlook uncertainty and potential tariff volatility limit downside for the precious metal.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has signed over 50 MoUs with leading companies like ITC, Flipkart, and Mercedes-Benz. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s manufacturing and innovation ecosystem for startups by fostering collaboration between established firms and emerging ventures. The partnerships will encourage the creation of manufacturing incubators to provide crucial … Read more
India’s deeptech sector is projected to reach $30 billion by 2030, driven by significant defense innovation and global robotics adoption. The market has grown 2.5 times in five years, with defense deeptech and robotics fueling this expansion. India is emerging as a trusted, low-cost innovation hub outside China, particularly in robotics manufacturing where it holds … Read more
The prolonged government shutdown is intensifying economic fallout, with air traffic facing severe disruptions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned flights could slow to a trickle during Thanksgiving travel due to unpaid air traffic controllers’ increasing absenteeism. Cuts are already in effect, with further reductions possible if the shutdown persists, impacting safety and traveler plans.