Mitchell Starc Rattles India on Day 1 of Adelaide Test
On Day 1 of the second day-night Test between India and Australia in Adelaide, Mitchell Starc delivered a stunning performance, claiming three crucial wickets, including one with the very first ball of the day. India, after captain Rohit Sharma won the toss, found themselves under pressure in the opening session, ending at 82-4 by the break. The visitors were still riding high from their commanding 295-run win in the first Test in Perth, but Adelaide has been a fortress for Australi
RBI Keeps Rates Unchanged, Lowers GDP Growth Forecast
On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced it would keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 11th consecutive time. This decision comes despite the GDP growth rate for the July-September quarter falling to a 7-quarter low of 5.4%, which was below the RBI's earlier projection of 7%. The RBI paused its rate hike cycle in April last year after raising rates by 250 basis points since May 2022. In the fifth bi-monthly monetary policy review for the current fiscal year,
KL Rahul Gets Two Lifelines in Adelaide Test
An extraordinary series of events unfolded on Day 1 of the India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide, where KL Rahul was given two lifelines after seemingly being dismissed for a duck. The incident occurred when Rahul, who opened for India alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, appeared to have edged the ball into the hands of Australian wicket-keeper Alex Carey off pacer Scott Boland’s delivery. However, it was later revealed that Boland had overstepped, and the delivery was a no-ball, granti
Shantanu Naidu Expands Bookies, Launches Jaipur Edition
After the passing of his mentor, the legendary Ratan Tata, Shantanu Naidu, the young manager and confidant of the billionaire philanthropist, has embarked on a new journey with his passion project, Bookies. This initiative, originally started in Mumbai, aims to reignite the joy of reading among people in today’s digital age. With successful editions already in Pune and Bengaluru, Mr. Naidu is now ready to bring Bookies to Jaipur. The launch event will be held on
India's First 410-Meter Hyperloop Test Track Completed
On December 5, the Union Railway Minister shared an exciting update on India's high-speed transportation ambitions, announcing the completion of the country's first 410-meter Hyperloop test track. Located at IIT Madras' Discovery Campus in Thaiyur, this test track marks a significant milestone in the development of Hyperloop technology, a futuristic transportation system that promises to revolutionize travel. This project is the result of a collaborative effort between I
Cash Found in Abhishek Manu Singhvi's Rajya Sabha Seat
A major uproar occurred in the Rajya Sabha on December 5 after a bundle of cash was discovered in the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi. The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, informed the House that the cash was found by security officials during an anti-sabotage check after the House was adjourned the previous day. Mr. Dhankhar stated that the money was found in seat number 222, which is currently allocated to Singhvi, who represents Telangana. The incident has spa
USCIS Reaches H-1B Visa Cap for 2024
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received enough H-1B visa petitions to meet the annual cap. The cap includes 65,000 visas for regular applicants and an additional 20,000 for individuals holding US advanced degrees. With the lottery system in place for processing petitions once the cap is exceeded, many applicants will be notified if they were not selected. USCIS will send out non-selection notices through online accounts, with the
Gold and Silver Prices Today: Gold at Rs 76,520, Silver at Rs 92,230
As of 7:10 a.m. today, gold is priced at Rs 76,520 per 10 grams, according to the India Bullion Association. The commodity's price recently crossed the Rs 77,000 mark but has since fluctuated. On December 2, it had dipped to Rs 76,680, reflecting the volatility in gold prices over the past month. This decline follows a period of lower demand post-festivities, with prices peaking at Rs 81,500 in October due to festive demand, before slipping below Rs 74,390 in November. Global fa
ICC Approves Hybrid Model for 2025 Champions Trophy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finalized a hybrid model for next year's Champions Trophy, allowing India to play its matches in Dubai, while Pakistan will co-host the event in the UAE. The decision, reached after informal discussions between ICC President Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan's representatives, is a major step toward resolving venue concerns in international cricket. The 2025 Champions Trophy will be held in the UAE and Pakistan, with In
Myntra Launches 30-Minute Delivery with M-Now
Myntra has launched a new feature called M-Now, which enables customers to receive fashion, beauty, accessories, and home products within 30 minutes of ordering. This quick commerce initiative is available across a selection of 10,000 styles and is expected to expand to over 1 lakh styles within the next few months. The service is currently available in Bengaluru, with plans to extend it to other cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune. M-Now aims to enhance the shopping experience by a