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Siemens Energy shares zoom 5%, hit upper circuit post listing; brokerages project 30% upside
Siemens Energy India's shares have witnessed a surge. This follows its listing on the BSE. Brokerage firms anticipate a substantial upside, with target prices reaching Rs 3,700. Analysts foresee the company benefiting from India's power transmission investments. Jefferies projects a strong EPS CAGR. Antique Broking highlights the company's role in decarbonization. Motilal Oswal expects significant revenue and profit growth.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: England to play the opening match, when is India vs Pakistan? Complete list
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled: The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to begin on June 12, with host nation England facing Sri Lanka in the tournament’s curtain-raiser at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Defending champions New Zealand will launch their title defence against the West Indies on the following day.
Ather Energy to expand retail network in India
Indian electric scooter maker Ather Energy plans to expand its retail network to 700 centers nationwide by fiscal 2026. The move reflects growing demand for EVs in India, with Ather aiming to strengthen market presence amid rising competition and a push for cleaner mobility solutions.
Women's T20 World Cup schedule: India to face Pakistan on June 14, 2026; Check full schedule
Get ready for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. India and Pakistan will clash at Edgbaston on June 14. England and Sri Lanka will play the opening match on June 12. The tournament spans from June 12 to July 5 across seven venues. The final match will be at Lord's. Twelve teams will compete in two groups.
Smriti Mandhana reclaims top spot in ICC ODI batting rankings after 6 years
Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt. This marks Mandhana's return to the summit since early 2019, fueled by her recent outstanding form, including a century in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews set for final Test in Bangladesh series opener at Galle
Angelo Mathews will play his final Test as Sri Lanka begin a two-match series against Bangladesh in Galle. The veteran all-rounder, who debuted on the same ground in 2009, calls his career a "dream run." Sri Lanka enter the series as favorites, while Bangladesh are without key players Tamim and Shakib
New Zealand women's captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs after World Cup
Sophie Devine, New Zealand's women's team captain, will retire from ODIs after the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. She will continue playing T20Is on a casual arrangement. Devine took a break in January for mental health reasons. She will lead the team in the upcoming ODI World Cup. New Zealand Cricket supports her decision to find more balance.
IndiGo to start new routes to connect Assam's cities with India's major hubs: Himanta Biswa Sarma
IndiGo is set to launch new routes connecting Assam's cities to major Indian hubs, fulfilling the demand for a Jorhat-Delhi route starting September 20, 2025. Additionally, daily direct flights between Delhi and Tiruchirappalli will commence on September 16, 2025, boosting tourism and trade.
IndiGo announces direct flights from Delhi to Jorhat and Tiruchirappalli
IndiGo will launch new direct flights. Delhi will be connected to Jorhat in Assam four times a week from September 20, 2025. Daily direct flights will also connect Delhi to Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, starting September 16, 2025. These flights will boost tourism and trade. IndiGo had earlier announced a direct flight between Tiruchirappalli and Jaffna from March 30, 2025.
Women's ODI World Cup schedule: India vs Pakistan on Oct 5 in Colombo; Check dates, venues
The International Cricket Council has unveiled the schedule for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament kicks off on September 30, with India facing Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. A highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match is slated for October 5 in Colombo.
India, Cyprus to develop roadmap to give strategic direction to bilateral partnership: PM Modi
India and Cyprus will create a roadmap for their partnership. Focus will be on defence industry cooperation. A dialogue on cyber and maritime security will start. Narendra Modi thanked Cyprus for supporting India against terrorism. Real-time information exchange will be developed. Both nations share views on UN reforms. They support India's Security Council membership.
Consul General urges diaspora youth to become 'natural diplomats' for India-US partnership
Consul General D. C. Manjunath called on young Indian diaspora members to act as "natural diplomats" for the India-US relationship at the NextGen Hindu Youth Leadership Convention in Texas. He emphasized India's growing global influence and encouraged the youth to maintain their cultural roots while strengthening ties between the two nations.
India vs Pakistan clash likely in Women's World Cup this October
India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to face off in Colombo. The tournament begins on September 30, with India playing Sri Lanka. Australia will play New Zealand on October 1. Matches will be held in five cities. India will play Pakistan on October 5 in Colombo.
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 full schedule: Whom will India host and tour in the new WTC cycle?
South Africa clinched the World Test Championship 2023-25, setting the stage for the 2025-27 cycle featuring 71 matches. Australia will play the most matches, followed by England. India begins a new era under Shubman Gill, while South Africa defends their title, promising intense competition and strategic adaptations across diverse conditions.
India extends funding to ferry service linking Sri Lanka
India will continue to support the ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam. A financial assistance of LKR 300 million is extended for another year. This aims to boost regional connectivity and strengthen ties. The ferry has already facilitated movement of over 15,000 passengers since August 2024. This initiative revitalizes maritime connections between India and Sri Lanka.
Indian tourists top Sri Lanka arrivals in 2025 so far
The number of tourists arriving in Sri Lanka since January 2025 has increased to 10,51,096 with the release of the latest figures for April, the data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said, adding that 2,10,074 individuals were from India, 1,10,818 from Russia and 98,158 were from the UK.
Sri Lanka hikes household power tariffs by 15%, Power regulator says
Sri Lanka is set to increase household power tariffs by 15%, with industries facing a 20.5% hike and tourism businesses a 20.2% rise. This move, effective from midnight, is crucial for securing the next $344 million tranche from the IMF. The decision reverses a previous 20% price reduction and addresses cost recovery concerns for the Ceylon Electricity Board.
DFCC Bank’s green bond debut first foreign corporate issuer at GIFT IFSC
DFCC Bank PLC became the first foreign corporation to list green bonds on NSE IX at GIFT IFSC, raising LKR 2.5 billion for solar energy projects. This supports Sri Lanka’s renewable goals and strengthens regional sustainable finance partnerships between India and Sri Lanka under IFSCA’s green finance vision.
Amid Covid & global chaos, Indians’ big fear: Missing that flight
Despite global uncertainties, travel is booming. Summer holiday packages are more expensive this year. Destinations like Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Georgia are popular, but Thailand remains a favorite. Domestic spots like Ladakh and Goa are also in demand. Bookings have recovered after a brief lull. Southern India, Uttarakhand and Goa are seeing increased interest.
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