24 May 2025 Crispin Hawthorne

BSE Stock Price Drop Explained: Bonus Issue, Not NSE-SEBI Feud Behind Sharp Fall

BSE's stock price saw a dramatic dip of 66-67% on May 23, 2025, after a 2:1 bonus issue kicked in. The fall was a technical adjustment, not a sign of trouble. While it looked like a crash, the move followed standard market rules for bonus shares and had nothing to do with regulatory disputes.

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24 May 2025 Crispin Hawthorne

South Africa Unveils 15-Man Squad for WTC Final: Lungi Ngidi Returns to Face Australia

South Africa has named a 15-man squad for the WTC Final versus Australia at Lord’s, welcoming back Lungi Ngidi. Captain Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham make the cut after passing fitness tests. Key bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj headline a group balanced for English conditions.

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23 May 2025 Crispin Hawthorne

Joe Root Sets New Record as Fastest to 13,000 Test Runs in Cricket History

Joe Root shattered records by becoming the fastest player to 13,000 Test runs, achieving this in just 153 matches. Surpassing cricket giants like Tendulkar and Ponting, Root also became the first Englishman to reach the milestone. His achievement highlights remarkable consistency, technical skill, and a lasting influence on Test cricket.

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23 May 2025 Crispin Hawthorne

Mohammed Siraj Breaks Silence on Champions Trophy Omission: Why India Opted for Spin Over Pace

Mohammed Siraj has finally shared his thoughts about missing out on India's 2025 Champions Trophy squad. While he struggled to accept the decision at first, he chose to trust the management’s call for a spin-heavy approach. Siraj used his break to work on himself and now feels more ready than ever for upcoming challenges.

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21 May 2025 Crispin Hawthorne

India Faces New COVID-19 Surge as JN.1 Variant Drives Fresh Infections

India is seeing another rise in COVID-19 cases, mainly because of the fast-spreading JN.1 variant. As of May 19, there are 257 active cases with hotspots in Mumbai, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. While most infections are mild, health officials are stepping up testing and urging people to stay alert as subvariants also circulate.

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21 May 2025 Crispin Hawthorne

Sanju Samson Makes Way for 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi After Record-Breaking IPL Century

Sanju Samson stepped aside from his opening slot with Rajasthan Royals to let 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi keep his place after a record 35-ball century. This bold move showcased Samson’s team-first attitude and sparked global cricket buzz around the teenage sensation as RR stuck to their attacking strategy.

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20 May 2025 Crispin Hawthorne

RCB Clinch IPL 2025 Top Spot After Commanding Win Over Delhi Capitals

Royal Challengers Bangalore claimed the top position in IPL 2025 after beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets. Krunal Pandya's unbeaten 73 and Virat Kohli's 51 anchored the chase of 163, delivering RCB their record sixth straight away win. DC's bowling effort wasn't enough to halt the in-form Bangalore side.

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20 May 2025 Crispin Hawthorne

Jayant Narlikar, Architect of Hoyle-Narlikar Theory and Pioneer of Indian Cosmology, Dies at 86

Jayant Narlikar, the acclaimed astrophysicist who co-developed the Hoyle-Narlikar theory and transformed Indian astronomy, died in Pune aged 86. He was a leading voice against the Big Bang, a celebrated science educator, and the founding director of IUCAA. Narlikar leaves behind a lasting legacy.

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20 May 2025 Crispin Hawthorne

MPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024 Postponed: New Date Set for December After Exam Clash and Protests

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has pushed its Civil Services Prelims 2024 exam to December 1 after it clashed with the IBPS Clerk exam, sparking protests. Political leaders intervened, and new schedules were announced. Results are due in March 2025 with Mains in April, as candidates also push for more posts through MPSC.

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17 May 2025 Crispin Hawthorne

IAEA Rejects Radiation Leak Rumors at Kirana Hills After Indian Strikes in Operation Sindoor

The IAEA firmly denied rumors of a radiation leak at Pakistan's Kirana Hills nuclear facility, following speculation after Indian military action nearby. Indian officials stressed their strikes targeted only terrorist and military positions. Social media claims and earthquake reports were dismissed by experts and the IAEA, calming fears of a nuclear incident.

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