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South Africa Clinches Maiden ICC World Test Championship 2025 Title at Lord’s

South Africa Clinches Maiden ICC World Test Championship 2025 Title at Lord’s

In a monumental moment for South African cricket, the Proteas claimed their first-ever ICC trophy by defeating defending champions Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 at Lord’s, London. Chasing a challenging target of 282 runs, South Africa scripted a stunning turnaround, anchored by a resolute century from Aiden Markram …

World Test Championship Winners List (2019-2025)

World Test Championship Winners List (2019-2025), South Africa Lift the Trophy

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) is a premier biennial Test cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Launched in 2019, the WTC adds context, competitiveness, and global significance to the longest and most traditional format of the game: Test cricket. WTC Winners List: Year-Wise Champions Cycle Winner Runner-Up Result Venue 2019–2021 New …

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025 Promoting Dignity and Protection for Seniors

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025: Promoting Dignity and Protection for Seniors

Every year on June 15, the world comes together to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) — a day dedicated to shedding light on the growing but often hidden issue of elder mistreatment and neglect. Recognised globally, this observance aims to protect the dignity, safety, and human rights of older adults. In 2025, the …

World Blood Donor Day 2025 Honouring Life-Saving Heroes

World Blood Donor Day 2025: Honouring Life-Saving Heroes

Every year on June 14, countries around the globe observe World Blood Donor Day to recognise and appreciate the life-saving contributions of voluntary blood donors. This day also aims to raise awareness about the constant need for safe blood and blood products. The 2025 theme, “Give Blood, Give Hope”, highlights the emotional and life-sustaining power …

DFCC Bank Becomes First Foreign Entity to List Bond on NSE IX at GIFT City

DFCC Bank Becomes First Foreign Entity to List Bond on NSE IX at GIFT City

In a historic development for cross-border sustainable finance, DFCC Bank PLC of Sri Lanka has become the first foreign corporate to list a bond on India’s National Stock Exchange – International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, Gujarat. This secondary listing of its LKR 2.5 billion green bond marks a key milestone for Sri Lanka’s …

Indian Army Successfully Tests Rudrastra VTOL Drone for Precision Strikes

Indian Army Successfully Tests Rudrastra VTOL Drone for Precision Strikes

In a significant step towards boosting indigenous defence capabilities, the Indian Army has successfully conducted trials of the Rudrastra, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for deep-strike missions. Developed by Solar Aerospace and Defence Limited (SDAL), this indigenous drone demonstrated its capacity to carry out cross-border attacks and neutralize high-value …

RBI’s LTV Norm Revision to Boost NBFC Gold Loan Growth Crisil

RBI’s LTV Norm Revision to Boost NBFC Gold Loan Growth: Crisil

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final directions allowing higher loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for gold loans, a move that is expected to benefit non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) that dominate this lending segment. According to Crisil Ratings, this breather in LTV ceilings—especially for smaller ticket loans—will provide NBFCs with more flexibility and growth opportunities, …

Sun Pharma Appoints Kirti Ganorkar as MD;

Sun Pharma Appoints Kirti Ganorkar as MD

In a major leadership transition, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, India’s largest pharmaceutical company, has appointed Kirti Ganorkar as its Managing Director, effective September 1, 2025. The move marks the culmination of a carefully planned succession process, with founder Dilip Shanghvi transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman. While Ganorkar will oversee day-to-day business operations, Shanghvi …

Apna.co Launches AI Job Prep Tool to Transform Interview Preparation

Apna.co Launches AI Job Prep Tool to Transform Interview Preparation

In a major boost for job seekers across India, Apna.co, one of the country’s leading employment platforms, has launched AI Job Prep, a cutting-edge AI-powered interview preparation tool. Designed to close the confidence and preparation gap in the job market, this tool offers realistic simulations, performance analytics, and personalized feedback tailored to user profiles. With …

Shell India & Govt Collaborate to Skill Youth in EV Technologies and Green Energy (1)

Shell India & Govt Collaborate to Skill Youth in EV Technologies and Green Energy

In a major move to align India’s youth with the global green economy, Shell India has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to launch a structured training programme focused on green skills and electric vehicle (EV) technologies. The programme, implemented via the Directorate General of Training (DGT), aims to equip students, …