Author: Rahul M

The trophy presentation controversy from the Asia Cup 2025 final has taken a fresh turn, as Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has reportedly handed over custody of the tournament trophy to the UAE Cricket Board. This development comes amid growing tensions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which has threatened impeachment proceedings against Naqvi for his handling of the situation. Trophy Drama Sparks Outrage The controversy erupted after India defeated Pakistan in the final on September 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. During the post-match presentation, Indian…

The day after I failed to secure a Labubu from Pop Mart’s original store, I decide to console myself with a visit to Pop Land, the company’s 10-acre theme park in central Beijing—and perhaps the clearest sign that it intends to come for Disney’s lunch. (“Our art toys are like Disney’s movies,” Wang says in A Company One of a Kind. “They use movies to reach consumers, cultivate fans, and build IP and fan communities. We do it through art toys.”)Pop Land is about 1 percent the size of Universal Studios in Beijing and Shanghai’s Disneyland, but unlike other theme…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi has apologized to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for taking the T20 Asia Cup 2025 trophy and medals from the Dubai Cricket Stadium on September 28, after India won the final against Pakistan. Naqvi said, “What happened shouldn’t have happened,” expressing regret over the incident. However, despite the apology, he refuses to hand over the trophy and medals to the Indian team, insisting that India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav must personally come to collect them from the ACC office in Dubai. The controversy began…

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s defense minister on Wednesday ordered all remaining Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying it was their “last opportunity” and that anyone who stayed would be considered a militant supporter and face the “full force” of Israel’s latest offensive.At least 16 Palestinians were killed across the territory, according to local hospitals, as Hamas weighed a new proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war and returning the remaining captives taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered it.Around 400,000 Palestinians have fled famine-stricken Gaza City since Israel launched a major…

Government approves the region’s largest wellness-centric 5-star branded resort at Ridhira Zen New Delhi, October 01, 2025: Ridhira Group has partnered with the Government of Telangana in advancing its wellness tourism vision, with a focus on creating world-class destinations that embody holistic living. Strengthening this collaboration, the Group has secured the official Letter of Award from the State’s Youth Advancement, Tourism, and Culture (YATC) Department to develop a flagship 5-star branded resort at Ridhira Zen near Shankarpally in Ranga Reddy District. The announcement at the Telangana Tourism Conclave 2025 marks a defining milestone in the State’s wellness tourism growth strategy. With an estimated…

New Delhi, October 01, 2025: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to maintain the repo rate at 5.50%, keeping policy rates unchanged amid ongoing global uncertainties. The move is expected to provide stability to the financial ecosystem and support sectors such as real estate, while allowing homebuyers and investors to plan with greater confidence. Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal, Founder & Chairman, Signature Global (India) Ltd., said, “We welcome the RBI’s decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.50%, as it brings stability and continuity to India’s financial ecosystem amid global uncertainties. The move is expected to sustain positive momentum across sectors,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Delhi, marking 100 years since the organization’s inception in 1925. Founded with the mission of organizing Hindus and fostering national progress, RSS has grown into one of India’s most influential organizations, with millions of volunteers across the country.Also read: RSS chief reiterates: Leaders above 75 should step aside for othersSpeaking at the event, Modi reflected on the challenges the RSS has faced, particularly during periods when the organization was banned, including after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, during the Emergency, and following the…

Schematic diagram of the first room temperature all-solid-state hydride ion battery. Credit: DICP Scientists have built the first rechargeable hydride ion battery. Hydride ions (H⁻) have drawn interest as potential charge carriers for future electrochemical devices because of their extremely low mass and high redox potential. Yet, progress has been limited since no electrolyte has been able to provide the combination of rapid ion movement, thermal stability, and compatibility with electrodes that such systems require. A recent study in Nature reports a breakthrough from Prof. Ping Chen and his team at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), part of…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president and the U.N. nuclear agency head are sounding the alarm about increased safety risks at the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine, which lost its external power supply more than a week ago as the war raged around it.Emergency diesel generators are providing power for crucial cooling systems for the facility’s six shutdown reactors and spent fuel, and there is no immediate danger to Europe’s biggest nuclear plant, according to International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi.But “it is clearly not a sustainable situation in terms of nuclear safety,” he said.The…

Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a scintillating innings for India U19, scoring a 78-ball century against Australia U19 in the ongoing Youth Test at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane, on Wednesday. This remarkable effort marks the 4th fastest recorded century in Youth Test history and makes him only the second batter after Brendon McCullum to register two U19 Test centuries in under 100 balls. India U19 Launches Aggressive Chase After dismissing Australia U19 for 243, India began their reply with aggression. Suryavanshi set the tone with a blazing innings, reaching 113 off 86 balls before his dismissal. His innings featured eight sixes and…