Author: Aarav Bhatnagar

The Indian Rupee depreciated 5.09% in 2025, hitting a peak of 89.92 INR per USD in December. Average rate was 1 INR = 0.01151 USD, contradicting false claims of 100 INR = 1.29 USD.

Aiden Markram’s 136 at Lord’s lifted South Africa to their first ICC title since 1998, ending 27 years of heartbreak and stopping Australia from winning back-to-back World Test Championship titles.

Cristiano Ronaldo will play in Portugal’s 2026 World Cup opener despite a suspended three-game ban for elbowing Ireland’s Dara O'Shea. FIFA’s controversial ruling, tied to his global profile and a White House meeting, has sparked accusations of double standards.

Wing Commander Namansh Syal, 36, died in a Tejas jet crash at the Dubai Air Show 2023, moments after telling his father to watch his performance on TV. His sacrifice has sparked national mourning and plans for a memorial in his Himachal Pradesh hometown.

Laughter Chefs Season 3 premiered November 22, 2025, on Colors TV with pregnant host Bharti Singh and returning champions Karan Kundrra and Elvish Yadav competing alongside new celebrities in this chaotic, comedy-driven cooking show.

Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs in Bulawayo on February 10, 2025, as Matthew Humphreys took a historic 6/57—best ever by an Irishman in Test cricket—to secure their third straight Test win and maintain a perfect record against Zimbabwe.

Cyclone Montha weakened after landfall in Andhra Pradesh but triggered heavy rainfall across 18 Indian states through November 2, with landslides feared in Darjeeling and flooding in coastal districts. The IMD warned of prolonged downpours from lingering moisture.

India's cricket team visited Manchester United's Carrington training ground on July 20, 2025, in an adidas‑facilitated crossover before the fourth Test, sparking player exchanges, tactical talks, and a fresh morale boost.

Om Prakash Sharma inaugurates the 164th Baldev Chhath Mela in Jevar, Greater Noida, featuring sports prizes, cultural shows and a boost to the local economy.

President Droupadi Murmu announced the Padma Awards 2023 on the eve of Republic Day, honouring 106 individuals across three tiers. The list spotlights luminaries in literature, education, science and engineering, including Anand Kumar and Srinivas Varadhan. With 19 women, two overseas Indians and seven posthumous recognitions, the awards underline India’s diversity and excellence.