In a strong opposition to the proposed Waqf bill, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board has urged all Muslims in the country to wear black armbands during Friday prayers as a sign of peaceful protest. This appeal comes ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections and the Union Budget announcement, showing the board's determination to make their voices heard. With this move, the community hopes to bring attention to their concerns and urge the government to reconsider their decision.
Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan is set to make an exciting and ambitious move with his directorial debut in Krrish 4, the latest installment of India’s popular superhero franchise. The film will see Yash Raj Films come on board as co-producer, bringing their scale and vision to elevate the franchise to new heights. With production slated to begin in early 2026, Krrish 4 is poised to be a larger-than-life theatrical experience that will redefine the superhero genre in India and cater to both local and global audiences.
Amid the heated debate over language in India, Janasena Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has urged for the protection and promotion of the country's linguistic diversity. Emphasizing the importance of multiple languages, including Tamil, Kalyan made a statement against the Union government's recent move to make Hindi the sole official language of India. This call for preserving India's diversity comes as tensions rise between the Centre and Tamil Nadu over language rights.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is expected to speed up its recommendations on satellite spectrum pricing after recent strategic partnerships between Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio with global satcom players such as Starlink and Amazon Kuiper. Trai is adopting a cautious approach towards satellite communications technology and may recommend that satellite services initially focus on areas lacking mobile coverage. This move could alleviate concerns regarding global satcom players capturing urban market share without participating in spectrum auctions. Trai wants to retain the discretion to make amendments in a changed scenario and this phased approach would enable it to test and monitor the effectiveness of satellite networks.
The Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnav, announced at an event in New Delhi that India is in discussions with experts to manufacture its own GPUs. The minister also revealed that the IndiaAI mission has made 14,000 GPUs available. These GPUs will create immense opportunities for various industries and will be consistently upgraded every quarter, with the aim of boosting India's technological advancement.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has successfully registered copyrights for 2025, granting them exclusive rights to all forms of media, broadcasting, and merchandising related to Indian cricket. This move further strengthens BCCI's control over the country's beloved sport, allowing them to make strategic decisions for its future growth and commercial success. Fans can expect to see more innovative moves and collaborations from BCCI in the years to come.
In the ongoing Champions Trophy match between India and New Zealand, Indian captain Virat Kohli failed to make an impact with the bat in his 300th ODI for India. He was caught by Glenn Phillips after scoring just 11 runs from 14 balls. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill also returned to the pavilion early.
Former India player Aakash Chopra predicts that England's batters will perform better against Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy clash, citing their comfort on flat pitches in Pakistan. Despite a recent ODI series loss to India, Aakash Chopra believes that players like Harry Brook, Phil Salt, and Ben Duckett could make an impact. However, he also notes England's weak death bowling as a potential hurdle, but ultimately chooses them as the likely victors in their opening game against Australia.
In a thrilling start to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat against India. In a surprising move, India opted for young pacer Harshit Rana over regular Arshdeep Singh. However, their strong spin attack consisting of Jadeja, Yadav, and Patel remains unchanged. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be looking to make the most of the sunny conditions and post a challenging total against the Men in Blue.
Vivo has officially launched its latest smartphone, the V50, in India. With a slim design and a massive 6000mAh battery, the V50 aims to impress consumers searching for a powerful and stylish device. The company has even introduced an exclusive Starry Night color variant for Indian buyers. Along with impressive specs, such as a 120Hz refresh rate and a 50MP camera, the V50 is set to make its mark in the Indian market.