Ireland completed a 2-0 sweep after beating India by one run in the second T20I on Sunday. It was Ireland’s first-ever series win over India in any format. They had won the opening match by 34 runs a few days earlier against the reigning T20 world champions.
India’s strive to be “atmanirbhar” in engines is not a story of 2026. In 1986, the government had tasked DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) with building the indigenous Kaveri engine to power the then-nascent Tejas light combat aircraft. What followed was four decades of heartbreak. Despite nine prototype engines, over 3,200 hours of testing,
China’s financial watchdogs are tightening credit standards, prompting investors to re-evaluate their bond holdings for potential downgrades. This move aims to curb the unusually high number of top-rated AAA issuers, a situation exposed by recent corporate defaults. The People’s Bank of China is reportedly introducing new metrics, potentially impacting issuers with wider yield spreads. This
Former England pacer and Ashes winner Steve Harmison has called for England head coach Brendon McCullum to step down following Ben Stokes’ retirement. Harmison criticised McCullum’s “Bazball” approach, calling it “amateur” and arguing that Stokes and McCullum were a joint project. Meanwhile, Stokes said he retired due to burnout and to rediscover his love for
PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi; meets members of Indian diaspora in Seychelles Udayavani
Madhya Pradesh sees a mixed trend in alcohol consumption, with a slight rise in women drinkers, surpassing the national average, while men’s consumption remains just below. Chilled beer has become the state’s top choice, overtaking traditional liquors. Concerns over illegal trade and social impacts are growing, fueling political debate as sales and government revenue surge.
Tamil Nadu faces a “deep mess” within a month of regime change, warns former CM M.K. Stalin, citing industrial reluctance, rising crime, and farmer distress. He urged DMK cadres to prepare for early elections, asserting the party’s role in past growth. Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the current government’s “sofa-model” administration, highlighting issues of electricity and law
India’s Gen Z excels at investing via SIPs and mutual funds, yet many remain uninsured, relying on parents’ policies. Despite digital access to financial info, a significant gap exists between research and purchasing insurance. A health emergency could destabilize nearly two-thirds of young investors. Experts point to a lack of urgency and a confidence crisis,
India’s Operation Amistad is actively providing crucial aid to earthquake-stricken Venezuela. A fully operational Indian Army field hospital, deployed at the La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas, is offering free, 24-hour medical services. This initiative, involving two C-17 Globemaster aircraft transporting 66 tonnes of relief material, underscores India’s commitment to supporting Venezuela during this devastating period.
