Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Peter Kyle, the UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on Wednesday to discuss advancing the operationalization of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030.
Kyle is in India as part of a large trade delegation accompanying UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his two-day official visit. The meeting marked a significant step toward implementing the CETA, with both ministers agreeing to reposition the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) to oversee its progress.
In a post on X, Goyal expressed his pleasure in meeting Kyle, reaffirming their commitment to advancing the economic partnership. He...
Beth Mooney's brilliant century and a dominant performance by Australia's pace attack led the defending champions to a 107-run victory over Pakistan in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.
The win extended Australia's unbeaten record to 17-0 and moved them to the top of the points table with two wins and one no result from three matches.
After being reduced to 76/7, Mooney scored an exceptional 109 off 114 balls, anchoring Australia’s recovery. She was supported by Alana King, who remained unbeaten on 51 off 49 balls. Their 106-run partnership for the ninth wicket set a new record for the highest ninth-wicket stand in Women’s ODIs. Australia finished on 221/9, a total that seemed unlikely...
Television actor Aly Goni recently shared highlights from his fun-filled trip to Abu Dhabi with his partner, actress Jasmin Bhasin. He posted a series of pictures on social media, captioning them, "Already missing all the fun we had in Abu Dhabi!" In one photo, Aly posed with characters from Scooby-Doo in front of the iconic Mystery Machine van. Another image shows him walking through a warmly lit lobby, while another features him and Jasmin at what appears to be a sports event.
Additional photos show Aly enjoying a wide-screen laser show and posing with a group outside 'TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.' His post concluded with a picture of him smiling near the Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi LB.
Jasmin also shared a set of pictures on her...
Rupali Ganguly celebrates the inauguration of Navi Mumbai airport, shares excitement on social media
Television actress Rupali Ganguly expressed her excitement on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport. On X (formerly Twitter), she shared her enthusiasm, writing, "Big day for Maharashtra and India! Maharashtra’s skies are reaching new heights. Excited for the new era of travel #NaviMumbaiAirport."
PM Modi’s tweet announced the inauguration of Phase-1 of the airport, calling it a significant milestone for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, enhancing commerce and connectivity. He also mentioned the inauguration of the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 as part of the city's infrastructure development.
Earlier in the week, Rupali, known for her role in Anupamaa, shared a heartfelt post...
A. Manimekhalai, former Managing Director and CEO of Union Bank of India, has been recognized on the 'Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2025' as one of the country's most inspiring women leaders. The award celebrates women who are transforming industries, driving growth, and motivating future changemakers.
This recognition follows her earlier honor from President Droupadi Murmu for her exceptional contributions to Indian banking. Reflecting on the achievement, Manimekhalai emphasized that leadership is about responsibility, not position, and that empowerment of women strengthens families and nations.
Under her leadership, Union Bank experienced a 243% increase in net profit, accompanied by significant improvements in its capital...
Panic struck Kanpur’s Mishri Bazar area under Moolganj police station limits on Wednesday evening after two scooters exploded, injuring six people, including a woman in critical condition. The blasts were so intense that both scooters were destroyed, and nearby shops sustained significant damage.
Joint Police Commissioner Ashutosh Kumar reported that the explosion, heard around 7:15 p.m., caused smoke and debris to fill the area. The station house officer, on patrol nearby, quickly responded and found several injured individuals. Initial reports suggest the explosion originated from the two scooters.
Forensic and bomb disposal teams were dispatched to investigate the cause of the blast. The area was cordoned off, and nearby shops...
Telugu Titans secured a dominant 46-29 win over the Haryana Steelers on Wednesday at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai, closing their Chennai leg with a 17-point victory in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
Bharat Hooda marked his 100th PKL game with an exceptional 20-point performance, including 16 raid points and four tackle points. Vijay Malik also contributed with eight points.
The Titans made a strong start, taking an early 6-0 lead with impressive raids from Hooda and Malik. Despite some resistance from the Steelers, including a Super Raid by Mayank Saini and a Super Tackle by Rahul Ahri, the Titans dominated. Hooda's Super 10 and a second ALL OUT just before halftime extended their lead to 26-16.
In the...
BJP leader Amit Malviya criticized Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday for calling a recent U.S. military contract with Pakistan a “diplomatic setback” for India. Malviya, who heads the BJP’s IT Cell, dismissed Ramesh's remarks as a deliberate distortion of facts.
On X, Malviya stated that the U.S. contract was not a strategic shift but part of a routine replacement and maintenance cycle for supplies made in 2006. He added that such contracts are common and involve both allied and non-allied nations, with strict monitoring.
Malviya accused Congress of either ignorance or a deliberate attempt to mislead, asserting that India’s global standing enables it to engage from a position of strength. He further suggested that Congress...
Pakistan experienced a 46 percent rise in violence during the third quarter of 2025, with 901 fatalities and 599 injuries reported from 329 incidents, including terror attacks and counter-terror operations, according to a report from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) in Islamabad.
The report noted that 2025 is on track to exceed last year’s death toll, driven by increased militant activity and the broader scope of counter-terrorism operations. If the trend continues, 2025 could become one of the deadliest years in a decade.
The report showed a 58 percent increase in fatalities from January to September 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were the most affected provinces...
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