Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the IPL 2026 schedule, which will feature a record 84 matches. The BCCI will release the first 20 days of the schedule soon, considering state election dates. The full tournament schedule will be announced later in two phases.
Stock market crash today: Continuing geopolitical tensions weighed on Nifty50 and BSE Sensex on Wednesday with the indices tanking over 1%. While Nifty50 went below the 24,000 mark, BSE Sensex crashed over 1,000 points.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas stepped away from Bollywood to pursue Hollywood opportunities. She felt creatively limited in India and sought wider representation for Indian actors. Her journey was a risk, but she relied on her talent and work ethic. She aimed to expand her horizons and explore new possibilities in the global entertainment industry.
Indian students in Iran are arranging to leave due to escalating conflict fears. Evacuation routes via Armenia and Azerbaijan are being offered, with some opting for commercial flights back home. Concerns are high across multiple universities, prompting student associations and political representatives to coordinate safe passage efforts for departing batches.
Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases, starting with Houselisting and Housing Census from April to September 2026, followed by Population Enumeration in February 2027. This digital exercise will involve house-to-house visits and an option for online self-enumeration to ensure comprehensive data collection.
A man brought a dead foetus to the MP high court, claiming it was a result of a planned road accident intended to kill him. He alleged police inaction and sought security or euthanasia. Following the dramatic courtroom incident, four policemen were suspended.
A senior manager diagnosed with thyroid cancer was terminated by his employer shortly after his diagnosis. Despite a strong performance record, he was given vague reasons for his dismissal. His subsequent hunger strike highlighted a critical gap in Indian labor laws regarding medical discrimination, prompting his fight for legislative reform.
After leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup, Suryakumar Yadav has set his sights on an Olympic gold in 2028 and a hat-trick of titles. Yet, despite an outstanding captaincy record, questions remain over his form, fitness and longevity. As India look ahead to the Olympics and the next World Cup, it may be time to start building the future under a new leader.
India has secured approximately 30 million barrels of Russian crude following a US waiver, with refiners like Indian Oil and Reliance Industries swiftly acquiring stranded cargoes. This move comes as Middle East disruptions impact traditional oil flows, pushing India to seek alternative supplies. The US clarified the waiver is temporary, aimed at stabilizing global energy markets.
The Supreme Court has directed all publicly funded educational institutions to remove Professor Michel Denino and two associates from curriculum and textbook preparation. This decision follows concerns over "offending" content in an NCERT Class 8 social science textbook that allegedly misrepresented the Indian judiciary. The court also suggested the Centre form an expert committee for curriculum review.
