On Thursday, the election for the new president of the International Olympic Committee takes place at Costa Navarino, with seven contenders vying for the position. Key candidates include Sebastian Coe, David Lappartient, Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, and Kirsty Coventry among others. Each candidate brings unique qualifications and visions for the future of the IOC.
A vigilant TV journalist from Kanpur turned the tables on a cyber fraudster who tried to extort money by posing as a CBI officer with fake claims. Instead, the journalist managed to get the scammer to transfer over Rs 10,000 to him, and reported the incident to the police.
BIS officials raided Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Tiruvallur, seizing uncertified products worth lakhs under Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016. Authorities confiscated items like insulated flasks and baby diapers, and warned that the offense carries penalties including imprisonment and substantial fines.
In an encounter in the forests of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, at least eighteen Maoists and a security personnel were killed. The security forces recovered weapons and explosives from the site. The operation against the Maoists is still underway, and the casualty count may increase.
Asteroid 2014 TN17, measuring 540 feet wide, will safely pass Earth on March 26, 2025, despite being classified as potentially hazardous. Traveling at 77,282 km/h, its distance of 5 million kilometers ensures no immediate threat, but future orbital shifts could pose significant risks. NASA closely monitors such asteroids due to their catastrophic potential if trajectories change.
Mid-cap and small-cap stocks have shown a resurgence, increasing up to 5% over the last three sessions due to improved global sentiment and reduced foreign investor selling.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Amy Coleman will replace Kathleen Hogan as Chief People Officer, with Hogan moving to EVP, Office of Strategy and Transformation. This leadership change comes as the company rethinks its performance review process and navigates significant industry changes during the AI era.
The Indian cricket team has been awarded a cash reward of Rs 58 crore by the BCCI for their triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team maintained an unbeaten record, defeating New Zealand in the final, besides group-stage wins over Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand, followed by a win over Australia in the semifinal.
Government is planning to lower toll charges with new annual and lifetime payment options, aiming to enhance efficiency and fairness. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the necessity of tolls for infrastructure investment and hinted at future policies, including satellite-based tolling.
JPMorgan Chase has mandated full-time office work starting this month, as CEO Jamie Dimon believes in-office presence fosters better learning, innovation, and culture. Dimon emphasized that remote work is ineffective for JPMorgan’s operations, particularly for young employees. He acknowledged certain remote setups that work but stands firm on his decision for the bank’s approach.
In 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore signed young Virat Kohli, who has since become a cricket great. Now 36, he remains dedicated and competitive. Although RCB, which he has pledged to remain his only IPL team, has yet to win an IPL trophy, Kohli continues to play a key role.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rose in opening trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex rallied over 400 points, Nifty50 crossed the 23,000 mark.
As the IPL 2025 season nears, standout young Indian talents such as Musheer Khan, Robin Minz, and Andre Siddarth are set to shine. They, along with other rising stars, aim to bring their batting prowess, all-rounder capabilities and impressive domestic performances to the forefront and make this edition a platform to fulfill their dream of playing for the country.
