Spain Clinch 2026 FIFA World Cup Title with Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, defeating Argentina 1–0 after extra time in a thrilling final. Substitute Ferran Torres netted the decisive goal in the 106th minute, securing Spain’s second World Cup title in history and bringing an end to the inaugural 48-team, three-host-nation tournament. Spain’s title-winning moment arrived just 37 seconds into […]
Sinner Holds Off Zverev to Retain Wimbledon Crown
Jannik Sinner is once again Wimbledon champion after grinding past Alexander Zverev in a four-set final that swung on two tight tiebreaks before the Italian took control, winning 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4. The opening two sets were a dead heat, with neither man able to string together back-to-back games. Zverev leveled the first set at […]
Rashtrapati Bhawan Witnesses a Night of Honours: 65 Receive Padma Awards at Second Civil Investiture Ceremony
Rashtrapati Bhawan was the setting for one of the country’s most anticipated evenings as President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards upon 65 distinguished individuals at the Second Civil Investiture Ceremony. From the tennis courts to the cricket pitch, from playback studios to silver screens, the evening brought together legends from vastly different worlds under one […]
Shri Narendra Modi becomes the longest serving elected Prime Minister for consecutive terms
The Union Cabinet today passed a resolution marking June 10, 2026, as an historic milestone in the journey of Indian democracy applauding Shri Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of the country. By establishing a record of 4,399 days of continuous service as an elected PM, he has surpassed the previous record […]
Zverev Ends the Wait: Germany Celebrates Its First Grand Slam King in Three Decades
Alexander Zverev finally captured his maiden Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros on 7 June 2026 in Paris. The 29-year-old German produced a commanding performance, overcoming Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a thrilling five-set battle to lift the prestigious Coupe des Mousquetaires for the first time in his career. The scoreline: 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 only […]
Praggnanandhaa Triumphs as Norway Chess 2026 Champion
Norway Chess 2026 concluded in Oslo on Friday with a dramatic final round, as Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu delivered a decisive classical victory to claim the title. Entering the round half a point behind Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa knew that a victory would put him in a strong position to overtake the leader. Facing Vincent Keymer with the […]
IPL 2026 Twice as Loud: RCB Defends the Crown
Royal Challengers Bengaluru stood tall once again, champions for the second consecutive year. RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in Sunday night’s grand finale, writing their name alongside Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians as the only franchises in the tournament’s history to successfully retain the IPL crown. For a club that spent nearly […]
Major Abhilasha Barak Receives Prestigious UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025
In a moment of pride for India, Major Abhilasha Barak of the Indian Army has been awarded the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025 for her outstanding contribution to gender-inclusive peacekeeping efforts in Lebanon. Currently serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major Barak leads the Female […]
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS PADMA AWARDS 2026 AT THE CIVIL INVESTITURE CEREMONY-I
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 25, 2026). Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were the Vice President of India, Prime Minister of India and Union Minister for […]
Tushar Kumar Becomes UK’s Youngest Indian-Origin Mayor at 23
Indian-origin politician Tushar Kumar has created history in the United Kingdom by becoming the youngest-ever Indian-origin mayor at the age of 23. It wasn’t an overnight rise. Kumar first stepped into public life when he joined the Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council in 2023 as one of its youngest-ever elected councillors, still a student at […]
PM Honoured with Norway’s Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Merit
In a special ceremony hosted in Oslo, His Majesty King Herald V of Norway conferred upon Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi the ‘Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit’. The award is Norway’s highest honour bestowed on foreign Heads of Government, and is conferred in recognition of the outstanding service in the interest […]
Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani appointed new Chief of Defence Staff
The Government has appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) as the Chief of Defence Staff, who shall also function as the Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders. The present Chief of Defence Staff General […]
From Silver Screen to Political front: C. Joseph Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
In a landmark political shift for Tamil Nadu, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the state’s new Chief Minister on Sunday, marking the end of nearly sixty years of political dominance by the two major Dravidian parties: the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. The swearing-in ceremony was […]
Suvendu Adhikari Elected as the New Chief Minister of West Bengal
Kolkata, May 8, 2026: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari has been elected as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal. His swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place on May 9, 2026, marking a significant political development in the state’s leadership landscape. The decision was finalized following the BJP legislative party meeting, where […]
BJP’s Landslide Win In Assembly Polls Ending TMC’s 15-Year Reign in West Bengal, one of India’s toughest political frontiers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has ended Mamata Banerjee’s decade-and-a-half stranglehold over West Bengal, securing over 200 seats in the 294-member state assembly and comfortably crossing the majority threshold of 148 seats. It is the first time that the Indian prime minister’s Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) has won assembly elections in West Bengal, […]
Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads a Night of Big Wins
Picture Credit: Oscars The 2026 edition of the Academy Awards brought together the finest talents of global cinema in a dazzling celebration of storytelling, creativity, and cinematic excellence. From powerful performances to groundbreaking technical achievements, the Oscars night celebrated both emerging voices and established icons. ‘One Battle After Another’ dominated across multiple categories, while […]
India Clinches Historic Third T20 World Cup Title
India won a record third T20 World Cup title, becoming the first team ever to win the tournament three times, the only team to secure back-to-back titles, The Men in Blue defended its crown with a dominating 96-run against New Zealand in a lop-sided final on March 8th. Under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, India also became […]
India Positions Itself as a Global Voice for Inclusive AI at India AI Impact Summit 2026
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, the first global AI gathering in the Global South, has witnessed unprecedented participation, with over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers and Vice Ministers, and 500 global AI leaders. Bringing together policymakers, technology companies, innovators, academia, and industry leaders, the Summit seeks to translate global AI deliberations into actionable […]
India U-19 Crowned ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 Champions
India continued its rich legacy in age-group cricket as the Under-19 men’s team lifted the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup title, clinching a record sixth championship and reaffirming the country’s dominance at the junior level. The young Indian side delivered a composed and confident performance in the final to emerge champions, sparking celebrations among fans […]
Shubhanshu Shukla, Indian Air Force Group Captain, conferred Ashoka Chakra
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, on Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at the Republic Day celebrations held along Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The honour recognises Shukla’s historic achievement of becoming the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla […]