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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), led by Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, has taken strict action against its players following their defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025 final. Despite a closely contested match, Pakistan lost to India for the third time in the tournament. No Objection Certificates Put on Hold In a move confirmed on September 29, the PCB has suspended all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players seeking to participate in overseas T20 leagues. COO Sumair Ahmad Syed issued notices to players and their agents. The official statement did not cite a reason, but reports suggest…
India’s wealth story is increasingly being written by women who have built businesses and fortunes on their own terms. From tech innovators to consumer brand founders, these trailblazers are redefining success. The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 highlights their achievements, with Jayshree Ullal topping the list as the richest self-made Indian woman. Jayshree Ullal: Silicon Valley’s Indian Powerhouse At the forefront is Jayshree Ullal, President and CEO of Arista Networks, with a net worth of ₹50,170 crore. Based in San Francisco, Ullal is celebrated for her leadership in transforming Arista into one of Silicon Valley’s most successful networking companies, earning her a…
India’s relationship with the Taliban, once cautious and limited, has shifted dramatically in recent years, driven largely by its humanitarian outreach to the Afghan people. That engagement is set to deepen with the expected visit of Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi on October 9–10. If confirmed, this will be the first visit to India by a senior Taliban leader since the group regained control of Kabul in 2021. Muttaqi is scheduled to meet external affairs minister S Jaishankar on the second day of his trip. New Delhi has been working since August to arrange the…
Air India and Airbus have inaugurated a modern pilot training center at the Air India Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram, Haryana. This advanced facility is designed to train more than 5,000 new pilots over the next decade, supporting the rapid expansion of India’s commercial aviation sector. Inauguration and Key Dignitaries The 50:50 joint venture facility was inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, with Airbus CEO Christian Scherer, Air India MD & CEO Campbell Wilson, and senior representatives from Tata Group, Air India, and Airbus in attendance. Facility Features Spanning 12,000 sq metres, the centre houses 10 Full Flight…
Roshni Nadar, Chairperson of HCL Technologies, has emerged as India’s richest woman, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, released Wednesday. Making her debut on the list, she and her family secured the third spot with a combined wealth of ₹2.84 lakh crore. This is the first time a woman has entered the top three positions of the ranking. At 44, Nadar is also the youngest among the top 10 names. Tech-Driven Wealth The Hurun list noted, “For the first time, a woman entered the Top 3 of the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 — Roshni Nadar…
French tyre major Michelin unveiled its first Made-in-India premium passenger vehicle tyre at its Chennai plant on Tuesday. The tyres will be commercially available across India by the first half of 2026, joining competitors like MRF, JK Tyres, Apollo, and Ceat. Investment and Production Details Michelin has invested ₹686 crore in the Chennai car tyre plant, adding to the ₹2,800 crore spent since the plant’s inauguration in 2009. Constructed in a record 12 months, the facility will manufacture 16- to 22-inch tyres across ranges such as LTX Trail ST, Pilot Sport 4 SUV, Pilot Sport 5, and Primacy 5. The…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses,” a six-year program running from 2025-26 to 2030-31. With a total outlay of ₹11,440 crore, the mission aims to make India self-reliant in pulses production, following the announcement in the 2025-26 Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Focus on Key Pulses and Assured Procurement The mission will prioritize production of tur, urad, and masur. Government agencies, including the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) and the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Ltd (NCCF), will provide assured procurement for registered farmers.…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made history on October 1, 2025, by becoming the first individual ever to achieve a net worth of nearly $500 billion. His fortune reached $499.5 billion, according to Forbes’ billionaires index, driven by a rebound in Tesla shares and rising valuations of his other technology ventures. Tesla Stock Drives Wealth Surge Tesla stock has been a major contributor to Musk’s wealth growth, climbing over 14% this year and rising nearly 4% on October 1 alone, which added more than $7 billion to his net worth. Major Compensation Plan Last month, Tesla’s board proposed a $1 trillion…
Aravind Srinivas, co-founder of Perplexity AI, has made history as the youngest billionaire on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. At 31, the Chennai-born entrepreneur debuts with a personal net worth of ₹21,190 crore. His AI-powered search engine, Perplexity, which competes with global tech giants, has propelled him to international recognition. Srinivas joins other young innovators on the list, including Zepto founders Kaivalya Vohra (22) and Aadit Palicha (23). India’s Billionaire Surge India now has a record 358 billionaires, according to the report, with 1,687 individuals worth over ₹1,000 crore. Collectively, their wealth totals ₹167 lakh crore—nearly half of…
The Netherlands-based IHC Holland BV, the world’s largest dredger manufacturer, has pledged to actively support India’s shipbuilding sector through a new partnership with Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd. The collaboration, formalized last week with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will focus on assisting Swan in project acquisition and ship construction, said Derk te Bokkel, CEO of Royal IHC. “The MoU signals both trust and opportunity,” Bokkel told ET during his visit to Mumbai. “We believe Indian shipbuilding has a role on the global stage, and Royal IHC wants to support this growth.” Timing Aligns with Government Push Bokkel’s trip…