In a strategic move to deepen its presence in India’s premium craft spirits market, Diageo India, through its subsidiary United Spirits Ltd (USL), has announced the full acquisition of Nao Spirits & Beverages, the homegrown maker of award-winning gin brands Greater Than and Hapusa, in a deal valued at ₹110 crore. 🥃 Deal Structure and…
In a strategic move to scale its operations, OYO-owned co-working startup Innov8 has sold a 3% stake at a valuation of ₹1,000 crore, signaling strong investor confidence in India’s booming flexible workspace sector. The latest funding round was led by the Raymond Family Office, which acquired nearly 2% equity, according to sources. 🏢 Expansion Amid…
Global private equity firm VerlInvest has reaffirmed its bullish stance on India, citing the country’s significantly higher investment returns compared to its global portfolio. Speaking to Moneycontrol, Arjun Anand, Managing Director and Head of Asia at VerlInvest, revealed that India now accounts for 20% of the firm’s global assets under management (AUM), with returns that…
Productivity software giant Notion is doubling down on its India strategy, with co-founder Akshay Kothari calling the country the company’s “next major growth market”. In a recent interview, Kothari highlighted India’s rapid user adoption, especially among young professionals and startup unicorns, and outlined plans to enhance performance, localize payments, and expand R&D operations. 🇮🇳 Why…
Pranav Adani, Director of Adani Enterprises, has emphasized that India’s true growth potential lies beyond its capital cities, calling for a renewed focus on the country’s heartland regions like Ranchi, Raipur, Bhubaneswar, and the Northeast. Speaking at the first Foundation Day of the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), Adani underscored the need for inclusive development to…
In a bold selection move, Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne from their playing XI for the first Test against West Indies, marking the first time in six years the prolific batter has been omitted from the Test side. The decision follows a prolonged dip in form, with Labuschagne averaging just 24.7 across 16 Tests since…
As England gears up for the high-stakes five-match Test series against India, former captain Nasser Hussain has issued a stark warning to head coach Brendon McCullum, suggesting that the Bazball philosophy is running out of time. With the first Test underway at Headingley, the spotlight is firmly on England’s aggressive red-ball approach and its long-term…
Highly-rated Indian batter Sai Sudharsan endured a nightmare start to his Test career, registering a four-ball duck on debut against England in the first Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley. With this, he became the 30th Indian cricketer to be dismissed for zero in his maiden Test innings, joining the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin…
Former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has stirred debate ahead of the India vs England 1st Test by excluding Shardul Thakur from his preferred playing XI. The five-match Test series, which marks the beginning of India’s 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle, kicked off at Headingley, Leeds on June 20. 🏏 Manjrekar’s XI: A Youthful…
In a significant development ahead of the upcoming Test series, South Africa’s World Test Championship-winning captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain sustained during the WTC Final against Australia. 🏏 Keshav Maharaj Named Stand-In Captain With Bavuma sidelined, veteran spinner Keshav Maharaj…
Real Madrid’s star forward Kylian Mbappé has been hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis, raising serious concerns about his availability for the remainder of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The 26-year-old Frenchman missed Madrid’s opening 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal and has now been ruled out of the group stage, including upcoming matches against Pachuca and RB…
In a landmark moment for Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi delivered a trademark free-kick to seal Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over FC Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup, making the MLS side the first North American team to defeat a European club in an official FIFA competition. ⚽ Messi’s Magic Breaks Records 🏟️ Match…
Football legend Lionel Messi has offered a rare and candid insight into his long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, clarifying that while the two are not friends, there is deep mutual respect between them. Speaking to DSports, the Inter Miami star emphasized that their iconic competition was always confined to the pitch and never spilled into…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Brigadier General Hennadiy Shapovalov as the new Commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, following the resignation of Mykhailo Drapatyi after a deadly Russian missile strike on a military training site in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. 🪖 Shapovalov’s Credentials and NATO Experience Shapovalov, 47, brings a wealth of experience to the role: President…
In a pointed rebuke, U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, urging him instead to focus on resolving Russia’s own war in Ukraine. “I said, ‘Do me a favor, mediate your own. Let’s mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later,’” Trump…
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, an Iranian missile strike has severely damaged Israel’s prestigious Weizmann Institute of Science, prompting a leading scientist to describe the attack as a “moral victory for Iran.” The strike, which occurred early Sunday, caused extensive destruction to multiple laboratories but resulted in no casualties. 🧪 Symbolic Target: Israel’s Scientific…
At the prestigious Future Frontiers Forum hosted by the India Global Forum (IGF) in London, UK Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Lord Patrick Vallance, hailed India’s rapid rise as a global science and technology leader. Speaking at the Science Museum, Vallance emphasized the need for deeper UK-India collaboration across frontier technologies, talent…
India has once again found itself at the top of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) 2023 testing figures, recording the highest doping positivity rate among countries that conducted over 5,000 tests. With 214 Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs) from 5,606 samples, India’s positivity rate stood at 3.8%, significantly higher than global sporting powerhouses like China (0.2%),…
Leading real estate developer Kalpataru Ltd is set to launch its much-anticipated ₹1,590 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) from June 24 to June 26, following a robust performance in the housing and commercial segments. The Mumbai-based firm reported property sales worth ₹2,727.24 crore during April–December FY25, driven by strong demand across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region…
In a major boost to West Bengal’s industrial landscape, Dhunseri Group has announced a ₹1,000 crore investment to expand its Panagarh facility through its subsidiary Dhunseri Poly Films Ltd. (DPFPL). The expansion includes the installation of two new production lines—one for BOPET (Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate) and another for BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene)—used extensively in…
The Indian government is preparing to introduce a comprehensive amendment to the Seeds Act, 1966, during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, aiming to tackle the growing menace of spurious and substandard seeds that have severely impacted farmers’ livelihoods across the country. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed the move, stating that the revised…
As part of the nationwide Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, the Kamrup district administration organized a large-scale tribal outreach camp aimed at delivering government welfare schemes directly to tribal households. The initiative is part of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs’ mission to achieve 100% benefit saturation in tribal-dominated regions by Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (November 15, 2025)….
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is once again pushing cinematic boundaries with his upcoming magnum opus SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The latest buzz reveals that Rajamouli has constructed a lavish ₹50 crore Varanasi set at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, making it one of the most expensive film sets in Indian cinema…
The Kochi Municipal Corporation is reviewing a ₹270 crore proposal to establish 25 modern resto cafes across the city, aimed at enhancing public amenities and urban aesthetics. The project, presented by Urban Solutions, a private town-planning consultancy, was discussed during the latest council meeting and is currently under detailed examination by the Corporation Secretary. 🏗️…
Indian IT giant Wipro Ltd. has significantly expanded its presence in Mindspace Business Park, Airoli, by leasing 3.87 lakh sq ft of premium office space at a monthly rent of ₹2.47 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by Propstack. The lease agreement, signed with Mindspace Business Parks Private Limited, commenced on July 31, 2024,…
Bengaluru-based real estate developer Concorde has acquired a 3-acre land parcel in Hennur, North Bengaluru, to launch a premium high-rise residential project with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹500 crore. The project is slated for launch in FY 2026–27 and will feature 2 and 3 BHK luxury residences with modern amenities and community-centric…
The Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15 overseas draft witnessed a wave of Pakistani talent taking center stage, with Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, and Haris Rauf emerging as headline picks. Afridi was selected No.1 overall by Brisbane Heat, marking his debut in Australia’s premier T20 league. 🌟 Top Pakistani Picks in BBL 2025 Draft…
With India set to face England in the first Test at Headingley on June 20, former cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has weighed in on the biggest question facing the visitors: who will replace Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the batting lineup? In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Chopra offered his predicted…
As anticipation builds for the five-match Test series between India and England, former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have cast doubt on India’s chances, citing the absence of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as a major setback. Speaking ahead of the series opener at Headingley, Hussain predicted a 3-1 victory for…
As tensions between Iran and Israel reach unprecedented levels, a conspicuous silence from Iran’s traditional allies has raised eyebrows across the geopolitical spectrum. Despite decades of solidarity under the so-called “Axis of Resistance”, groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, Iraqi militias, and Yemen’s Houthis have largely refrained from direct retaliation, prompting questions about the durability of Iran’s…
