New Delhi [India], February 21: India beat Australia women’s T20 in the third T20 International at the Adelaide Oval. Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues led from the front as India posted 176–6 and restricted Australia to 98–5, sealing a 17-run, series-winning performance. How India Built the Target India won the toss and chose to bat. That decision landed with precision. India piled up 176–6 in their allotted 20 overs. On paper, it looked strong. On the field, it proved overwhelming. Smriti Mandhana was the driving force. Blending grace with intent, the vice-captain punched and flicked her way to an unbeaten…
Author: Riddhi Jain
New Delhi [India], February 21: Money doesn’t fix governance by itself. But it sure helps when it reaches the right hands. On 20 February 2026, the Union Government released over ₹137 crore in Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) grants to strengthen Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Goa, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand These funds are primarily “Untied Grants” intended to support location-specific developmental needs at the grassroots level. State-wise Allocation Details The funds were distributed to address specific rural infrastructure requirements: Uttarakhand (₹89.41 crore): For district, block, and gram panchayats. Meghalaya (₹27.00 crore): Allocated to Autonomous District Councils. Goa (₹14.58 crore): Covering recent and pending…
New Delhi [India], February 21: The T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match officials are now locked in, and this is the crew that will keep the pulse of the tournament steady as the world’s best teams clash in blistering knockout cricket. Match Officials of the Super Eight The International Cricket Council has already announced the names of match officials for the Super Eight phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which commences on February 21 at venues across Sri Lanka and India. This stage of the competition separates winners from losers. And the ICC, treating the task…
New Delhi [India], February 17: Rain at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has postponed the toss of the Ireland vs Zimbabwe match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, throwing a crucial Group B fixture into doubt. With qualification stakes high and weather dictating terms, the focus has shifted from team combinations to day-to-day conditions in Pallekele. This weather could play a bigger role than the bat or the ball. What is the reason behind the IRE vs ZIM toss being postponed at Pallekele today? Continuous morning rainfall across central Sri Lanka has disrupted pre-match preparations at Pallekele. The…
New Delhi [India], February 17: The world has never seen wealth at this scale. As of February 17, 2026, Elon Musk has reached an estimated net worth of $850 billion, the highest personal fortune ever recorded. What Will Elon Musk Be Worth in 2026? As of February 17, 2026, Elon Musk is the richest person ever recorded, with an estimated net worth of $850 billion. This valuation milestone is largely driven by the $1.25 trillion SpaceX–xAI merger, sustained equity value from space and technology ventures, and the reinstatement of long-term, performance-based Tesla stock options. Key Takeaways Elon Musk’s net worth…
New Delhi [India], February 17: Infosys and Anthropic have announced a strategic partnership that could alter how real businesses embrace AI beyond demos and hype. It is centered on plain truth: enterprise AI solutions that handle real work in the real world — regulated, messy, multi-step processes with audit trails and compliance built in. This is not about chatbots spitting out answers. It is about AI agents that perform actions. Complex actions. Important actions across telecommunications, finance, manufacturing, and software development. These environments involve compliance rules, legacy systems, multiple handoffs, and the need for real operational value. AI Solutions in…
New Delhi [India], February 16: Indicatively, India has recently inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit, and it is already clear that this is not just another technology event. The scale is bigger, the message stronger, and the intent unmistakable. From global CEOs to heads of state, artificial intelligence is no longer a side conversation. India is treating it as a serious national and global priority. India AI Impact Summit Takes Centre Stage The India AI Impact Summit is a five-day international conference being held in New Delhi. It focuses on artificial intelligence, its future potential, and the risks that come…
New Delhi [India], February 14: Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 comes at a time when capital discipline has replaced capital excess. Valuations are sober. Due diligence is regaining prominence. Founders are being evaluated less on pitch decks and more on execution. Against this backdrop, the Union Cabinet’s decision to approve a Fund of Funds with a ₹10,000 crore corpus is not a vanity announcement. It is a stabiliser. This is not about sprinkling cash among startups. It is about strengthening the plumbing of the Indian venture capital system so that good companies do not perish during periods of market…
New Delhi [India], February 14: The Gen Z Valentine Economy is quiet, but categorical. Valentine’s Day is no longer used in a ritualistic, couples-focused way, but as a wider cultural phenomenon influenced by digital behaviour, emotional intelligence, and value-based purchases. For Gen Z, the celebration of Valentine’s Day no longer revolves around chivalrous acts or anticipated spending. It is about expression, timing, and shareability. The gift does not tell even half the story. The rest of the work is done by the experience, the post, the memory, and the relevance. This is not rebellion. It is evolution. Gen Z is…
New Delhi [India], February 07: The sneaker resale market is no longer a subculture hustle. It is a structured, global economy and Gen Z is running the floor with receipts, data, and profit margins. The Sneaker Resale Market Emergence Sneaker resale market is at a new peak and this time it is not the hype-driven madness. It is planned scarcity generated by demand. Nike and Adidas are putting out limited collections that are reselling at a number of times their retail prices on a regular basis. Some pairs flip for hundreds. Others for thousands. Platforms do not experience spikes; they…