India Startup Digest - Page 12

Torrential rains on May 20, 2025, left Guwahati streets flooded and daily life upended. Poor drainage, blocked waterways, and vanishing wetlands worsened waterlogging across major city areas, highlighting deep cracks in urban planning and infrastructure management.

Sri Lanka has called up fast bowler Eshan Malinga to their national ODI squad against India after Dilshan Madushanka’s injury. Malinga, known for his blistering pace, has impressed in domestic cricket and bagged an IPL deal, signaling Sri Lanka’s drive to develop young bowling talent.

Supriya Sule staged a seven-hour hunger strike pressing for urgent repairs to a crumbling road leading to Baneshwar Temple in Bhor taluka. Following repeated delays, officials provided written assurance to address the issue, prompting her to end the protest. Sule has threatened further action if repairs aren’t finished by May 20.

The Thug Life team unleashed a star-powered motion poster celebrating the Chennai Super Kings, uniting big names from cinema and cricket like Kamal Haasan and MS Dhoni. Fans are hyped for the film’s first single and teaser, with social trends exploding as anticipation grows for its June 2025 release.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning lands in Indian theaters on May 17, 2025, ahead of its global debut. Released in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, the film features Tom Cruise and an ensemble cast, ending the franchise's nearly three-decade run with heightened fan excitement across the country.

Tom Cruise wraps up his legendary run as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, pushing action and stunts to unthinkable levels. Critics call it a blockbuster masterclass that ties together 30 years of franchise lore. The film cements Cruise’s reputation as an action icon, even as some pacing issues linger.

Students in Jharkhand eagerly await the JAC Board Result 2025 for Classes 10 and 12. The Jharkhand Academic Council expects to release the scores around mid-May, following the completion of exams and answer sheet evaluations. Official result portals and DigiLocker will provide easy access to digital marksheets.

Urfi Javed has spoken candidly about her relationship with Paras Kalnawat, revealing how his actions led to her losing a role in Anupamaa. Despite the drama and hurt, she and Paras are now friendly, showing how relationships in the television world can shift dramatically over time.

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, India's DGMO, became central to the India-Pakistan standoff by exposing repeated ceasefire violations and leading Operation Sindoor—a successful strike on terror camps across the border. His actions changed the dynamics of the conflict and forced Pakistan to the negotiating table, though questions about lasting peace remain.

Harleen Deol’s unbeaten 70 off 49 balls powered Gujarat Giants to a dramatic 5-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2025. Her partnership with Mooney and late fireworks from Gardner and Dottin sealed the chase of 178. The Giants have now notched up three straight wins, securing their spot in the Eliminator.