The football world is mourning the death of Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi. Jorge Messi passed away at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina, after facing a prolonged health battle. His death marks a deeply emotional moment for Lionel Messi and his family, as Jorge was not only his…
FCRA Amendment Bill Sparks Nationwide Debate in Parliament The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA Amendment Bill) has emerged as one of the most debated pieces of legislation during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed amendments seek to strengthen the government’s oversight of foreign-funded organisations, particularly non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charities, trusts, educational…
Cabinet Gives Major Push to India’s Green Energy Mission In a significant step towards strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has approved the National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas (CBG) under the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) initiative. The ambitious programme comes with a financial outlay of ₹23,731 crore and aims to…
The United Nations has issued one of its strongest climate warnings in recent years, cautioning that a rapidly strengthening El Niño weather phenomenon could significantly intensify global heatwaves, droughts, floods and food insecurity over the coming months. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), there is now an 81%…
SpaceX has reported its first quarterly earnings since becoming a publicly traded company, delivering one of the strongest financial performances in the global aerospace industry. The Elon Musk-led company announced that its revenue surged 92% year-over-year to $7.8 billion during the April–June quarter, driven primarily by explosive growth in its Starlink satellite internet network and…
India is taking another giant leap in space exploration with its ambitious plan to build the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), the country’s first independent space station. After remarkable achievements such as Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, and the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now working towards establishing a permanent presence in…
Indian cricket witnessed the end of an important chapter as Team India’s fielding coach T. Dilip officially bid farewell following the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) deciding not to renew his contract. Since joining the Indian team in 2021, Dilip played a significant role in transforming India’s fielding standards and introducing innovative…
The global economy is expected to face another challenging year as inflation remains stubbornly high across many countries, according to a recent Reuters survey of nearly 500 economists. While rapid investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are supporting growth in a few major economies, rising energy costs, geopolitical tensions, and higher borrowing costs continue to weigh…
India’s ambitious transition towards clean energy has reached an important crossroads. Despite becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing solar power markets, the country is currently unable to utilize nearly 7% of its installed solar power capacity during peak sunshine hours due to insufficient electricity transmission infrastructure. The development highlights that while renewable energy generation is…
Microsoft is reportedly taking a significant step toward the future of gaming by internally testing a new “Disc-to-Digital” feature for Xbox. If introduced publicly, the technology could allow players to convert eligible physical Xbox game discs into digital licenses, giving gamers access to their purchased titles without relying solely on the physical media. The move…
