Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a surprising U-turn, requesting the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to withdraw his No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a move to Goa, just a month after seeking approval for the switch. The young batter had initially planned to relocate to Goa for the 2025-26 domestic season, reportedly after being offered…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has received a significant boost ahead of their must-win IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), with Josh Hazlewood confirmed to return to the playing XI. The Australian pacer, who missed RCB’s previous match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) due to a shoulder injury, has reportedly recovered and is set…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 player replacement rules have come under scrutiny after multiple franchises exploited a loophole to sign players mid-season, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in squad building. Controversy Over Mid-Season Signings How Teams Are Exploiting the Rule The IPL allows teams to sign replacements for injured players before their 12th…
President Droupadi Murmu has granted sanction to prosecute Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in a money laundering case linked to the alleged railways land-for-jobs scam. The move comes ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, prompting RJD leaders to accuse the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of political vendetta. Case Background The Enforcement…
Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the residence of Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka on May 9, 2025, demanding a ban on the Awami League, the political party of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The protest, led by the newly formed National Citizen’s Party, follows Hasina’s exile in India after her government was toppled…
A Jaipur court has dismissed a complaint filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding his statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not born into the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. The court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to determine caste or gotra, leading to the complaint’s dismissal. Case Background The complaint was filed by…
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced a massive ₹10 lakh crore investment to upgrade 25,000-30,000 km of two-lane highways into four-lane corridors, aiming to boost India’s infrastructure and economic growth. The initiative, unveiled at the India Infrastructure Forum 2025, is expected to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and support industrial expansion. Key Highlights of the…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the postponement of all remaining CA Final, Intermediate, and Post Qualification Course (PQC) examinations, originally scheduled between May 9 and May 14, 2025. The decision comes in response to heightened security concerns following recent India-Pakistan hostilities under Operation Sindoor. Official Announcement & Affected Exams ICAI…
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has officially notified amendments to Ind AS 21, introducing a new framework for handling foreign currency transactions when exchangeability is lacking. The revised standard, part of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules 2025, will come into effect from April 1, 2025, aiming to enhance transparency, accuracy, and investor…
State Bank of India (SBI) and seven other lenders have announced the sale of 20% of their combined stake in Yes Bank to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for ₹13,483 crore, marking the largest cross-border investment in the Indian banking sector. Transaction Details Strategic Impact This sale follows the Yes Bank Reconstruction Scheme initiated…
