India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has reportedly been removed as captain of the national T20 side and is unlikely to feature in future selections as the team prepares for upcoming tours of Ireland and England. According to reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in consultation with the selection committee, team management, and head coach Gautam Gambhir, has decided to appoint a new captain for the next T20I cycle. The move comes just three months after Suryakumar led India to their third T20 World Cup title. While India achieved success under his leadership, concerns over…
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Round eight of Norway Chess 2026 delivered major surprises as Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in a classical game, while Alireza Firouzja overcame reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. The dramatic results tightened the race for the tournament title. Despite making only a classical draw against Vincent Keymer, American Grandmaster Wesley So retained the tournament lead by winning the Armageddon tiebreak. However, his advantage narrowed as both Praggnanandhaa and Firouzja moved within striking distance of the top spot. Praggnanandhaa secured his second classical victory over Carlsen in the tournament, a rare achievement against the Norwegian legend.…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a new coastal highway connecting Rameshwar and Paradeep in Odisha. The project will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) at a total capital cost of ₹8,300.79 crore. Spanning approximately 160.18 km across the districts of Khurda, Puri, Kendrapada, and Jagatsinghpur, the highway aims to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and boost economic development in the region. The project has been divided into two packages: a 79.40-km four-lane access-controlled highway from Rameshwar to Konark and an 80.78-km two-lane highway with paved…
India and South Africa have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in emerging technologies, with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Infrastructure, and Advanced Manufacturing. The decision was taken during a bilateral meeting between Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Nomalungelo Gina, in New Delhi. Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that the next phase of India-South Africa relations should move beyond traditional research collaborations toward innovation-driven partnerships capable of delivering economic and social benefits. He highlighted the complementary strengths of both countries and their shared commitment to developing affordable, scalable,…
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched ‘Navachar Mantra’, a national initiative aimed at identifying, nurturing, and scaling grassroots innovations and entrepreneurship across India. The programme was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, at IIT Delhi. Implemented by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) in partnership with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, the initiative seeks to empower innovators and entrepreneurs from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, aspirational districts, and underserved regions. Speaking at the launch, Shri Jayant Chaudhary emphasized…
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is set to marry his partner Gauri Spratt on July 5 in an intimate ceremony attended by close family members and friends. According to reports, the wedding will take place at Aamir’s residence, with no large-scale public celebrations planned. The couple has reportedly been in a relationship for over two years and has been living together for more than a year. Aamir first introduced Gauri publicly as his partner around his 60th birthday, bringing their relationship into the spotlight. Their connection, however, dates back much further, with the two reportedly knowing each other for nearly 25…
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a dramatic collapse as her hopes of winning a maiden French Open title ended in a shocking quarter-final defeat to Diana Shnaider at Roland Garros. Sabalenka appeared firmly in control of the match after taking the first set 6-3 and building a commanding 4-1 lead in the second. However, the momentum shifted dramatically as Shnaider mounted an extraordinary comeback. The Russian 25th seed, competing in her first Grand Slam quarter-final, won 12 of the final 13 games to secure a stunning 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 victory. The defeat marked another major disappointment for Sabalenka, who…
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured farmers that there is no need to panic over the possibility of El Niño affecting the 2026 Southwest Monsoon, emphasizing that the government is fully prepared to safeguard farmers’ interests through timely planning and coordinated action. During a high-level review meeting at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi, Shri Chouhan assessed monsoon forecasts, water availability, seed preparedness, crop strategies, and the readiness of states to tackle potential weather-related challenges. He directed central ministries and state governments to intensify monitoring and ensure swift action in districts likely to experience low…
The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education has launched applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026, a flagship initiative aimed at attracting accomplished Indian-origin researchers, scientists, technologists, and professionals from leading global institutions to contribute to India’s growing research and innovation ecosystem. The scheme seeks to connect global Indian talent with premier government higher education institutions, national laboratories, and research centres across India. It focuses on strengthening research and technological advancement in 13 priority sectors, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, cybersecurity, biotechnology, healthcare, energy, climate change, advanced materials, space and defence, manufacturing, agri-tech,…
India is steadily positioning itself as a global leader in the bio-economy and bio-based agricultural inputs sector, driven by its strong scientific capabilities, rich biodiversity, and rapidly expanding start-up ecosystem. This vision was highlighted by Shri Tejveer Singh, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, during the valedictory session of BIOPSF 2026 held in New Delhi. The two-day symposium-cum-workshop, BIOPSF 2026, was organized by the Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram, an autonomous institution under the DCPC. Held at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), the event focused on the theme “Next Gen Bio-Inputs…