Tag: India
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India A Squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup Announced
India A Squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup Announced The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has announced the India A squad for the Asian Cricket Council’s Rising Stars Asia Cup, set to be played in Qatar. This tournament, designed to showcase the best young talents from across the region, provides a platform for India’s next generation…
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Signs of pullback: Russia’s oil exports to India slump under US sanctions
Overview: A sharp pullback in Russia’s oil trade with India Recent data and industry analysis show a notable retreat in Russia’s oil exports to India as a consequence of renewed U.S. sanctions. The pullback marks a significant shift in the energy ties between the two nations, traditionally among the most active partners in crude shipments.…
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Signs of pullback: sharp drop in Russia oil exports to India after US sanctions
Overview: a watershed moment in India-Russia oil trade Recent data and trade signals point to a pronounced pullback in Russia’s oil shipments to India in the wake of intensified U.S. sanctions. The decline is not a minor wobble but a structural shift, as major players Rosneft and Lukoil slow the dispatches that once formed a…
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Biggest Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Night Sky on November 5
What is a supermoon—and why is this one special? A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with perigee, the point in its orbit closest to Earth. This alignment makes the moon appear larger and brighter than usual. The upcoming November 5, 2025 full moon is predicted to be the largest and brightest of the…
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Biggest Supermoon of 2025 to Light Up the Sky on November 5
What makes this supermoon the biggest of 2025? The full moon scheduled for November 5, 2025, is being billed by scientists as the largest and brightest supermoon of the year. A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, called perigee. During this perigee, the Moon…
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Jaipur Accident: Dumper Truck Plows into Vehicles on Sikar Road, Killing at Least 12
Overview of the Jaipur Accident on Sikar Road A devastating road crash on Jaipur’s Sikar Road has raised alarms about road safety in one of Rajasthan’s busiest corridors. An out-of-control dumper truck, travelling at high speed, plowed into several vehicles near Lohamandi, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and numerous serious injuries. The incident, which…
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ICMR Study Finds 1 in 9 Tested Positive for Infectious Disease Across 450k Samples
Overview: Large-Scale ICMR Lab Network Detects Pathogens in 11.1% of Tests In a sweeping effort to identify viral infections of public health significance, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) analyzed samples from a network of laboratories across the country. The study examined around 450,000 patients, revealing that about 11.1% carried detectable pathogens. This translates…
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ICMR Study Reveals 11.1% Pathogen Positivity Across Labs in India
Overview: A Large-Scale Effort to Track Viral Infections A recent effort by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) analyzed the results from a network of laboratories across the country to identify viral infections of public health significance. Involving about 4.5 lakh (450,000) patients, the study found that 11.1% carried detectable pathogens. This marks a…
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Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali; Officials Scrutinize Pollution Controls
Delhi wakes up to a foggy morning as air quality slides into the very poor category The post-Diwali air in Delhi has taken a sharp turn for the worse, with the latest readings showing the city grappling with a ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality index in several pockets. The fog-like haze and reduced visibility…
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Top five triggers for Indian stock market this week: Q2 FY26 results to trade deals
Overview: What could move Indian equities next week The Sensex and Nifty closed the week with a notch of losses, extending a decline for the second consecutive session, even as both benchmarks posted their strongest monthly performance in seven months. As India steps into a new week, investors will be scanning a mix of domestic…