Author: Crispin Hawthorne
Bharat Bandh on July 9, 2025: 30 Crore Workers Strike Against Government Labor Reforms
On July 9, 2025, 30 crore workers joined a nationwide Bharat Bandh protesting labor reforms, with near-total shutdowns in Kerala and strong protests in Chennai and Kolkata, while Delhi saw minimal disruption. The Union Labour Ministry offered talks but no concessions.
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India Shines on International Women’s Day 2025 as Global Push to Accelerate Gender Equality Intensifies
On International Women’s Day 2025, India hosts a landmark event led by President Droupadi Murmu, while UNDP reports supporting 139 million women with financial access. At current rates, gender parity won’t arrive until 2158 — making acceleration urgent.
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Mitch Marsh Leads Australia in New ODI & T20 Series vs India Starting Oct 19
Mitch Marsh captains Australia in a three‑ODI, five‑T20 series against India starting 19 Oct 2025, with key squad changes and World Cup preparation at stake.
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Steelers Stun Giants 40‑37 in Jaipur Thriller
Haryana Steelers upset Gujarat Giants 40‑37 in Jaipur, fueled by Shivam Patare’s 12 points. The win boosts their playoff push in PKL Season 12.
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Pakistan Wins 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, Secures Spot
Pakistan’s women clinched the 2025 World Cup Qualifier with a perfect record, earning a direct World Cup spot alongside Bangladesh and boosting women's cricket in South Asia.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE debuts with 50MP triple camera, Galaxy AI, and 7 years of updates
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE lands with a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED, 50MP triple camera, and deeper Galaxy AI. It runs One UI 8 on Android 16, uses Exynos 2400 or Snapdragon 8 Elite (region-dependent), adds a larger vapor chamber, and packs a 4,900mAh battery with 45W fast charging. With seven years of updates and broad 5G/Wi‑Fi 6E support, it targets users who want flagship flavor without the flagship price.
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Delhi floods: Yamuna crosses danger mark as Gurugram reels from record rain
Relentless rain has pushed the Yamuna to 207.43 m—well above the danger mark—flooding parts of Delhi and triggering mass evacuations. Traffic has crawled to a halt, Delhi airport saw hundreds of delays, and Gurugram shifted schools online after 100 mm of rain. IMD warns of more showers through the week. Relief camps are active and air quality has briefly improved to 'satisfactory'.
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India vs England T20 weather: Kolkata Eden Gardens forecast, rain odds, and the dew factor
There’s no official weather report yet for the India vs England T20 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Here’s what the city’s climate usually does by season, how rain and evening dew can shape a night game, and what that means for tactics, the toss, and fans’ plans. We also explain how to track short‑range forecasts and what to watch on match day.
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KKR vs RCB: Clear skies in Kolkata promise full game at Eden Gardens, probable XIs and pitch read
Good news for fans: Kolkata’s evening forecast is friendly for KKR vs RCB at Eden Gardens. Morning showers fade, with rain odds falling to about 7% around match time. IMD flags early thunderstorms and gusts, but conditions ease by evening. Expect a batting-friendly surface, a possible dew factor, and two balanced XIs set for a high-voltage IPL clash.
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Weather forecast for August 28, 2025: Light rain in Delhi, heavy downpours for Jammu and Himachal
Monsoon stays active across north and east India. Delhi gets light to moderate rain on Aug 28, while Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh brace for heavy to very heavy spells into early September. West UP, East UP, and East Rajasthan also turn wetter. Kolkata sees humid, breezy showers. IMD flags possible new Bay of Bengal low in mid-September.
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