India Startup Digest - Page 24

Aston Villa snatched a thrilling 2-1 win over Chelsea thanks to Marco Asensio's two decisive goals. Despite Chelsea's early lead through Christopher Nkunku, Villa's resilience shone, causing Chelsea's defensive woes to persist. Key players faced injuries, adding to the tension of a fiercely contested match.

Vicky Kaushal's *Chhaava* breaks records, beating his previous top-grossers like *Uri* and maintaining strong earnings despite a slight Saturday dip. It achieved a stunning ₹44 crore on its ninth day, bringing its total net domestic collections to ₹286.75 crore and global collections to ₹393.35 crore. Major cities saw impressive turnout, solidifying *Chhaava* as Bollywood's first blockbuster of 2025.

Shaktikanta Das, the former Reserve Bank of India Governor, takes on the role of the second Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Modi. This strategic appointment reflects Modi's trust in Das's ability to handle complex economic challenges, given his extensive experience in fiscal policies and economic reforms like demonetisation and GST. The move is aimed at strengthening economic policy management during turbulent global trade conditions.

Chinelle Henry propelled UP Warriorz to victory with an explosive 62 off 23 balls against Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League. Her all-round performance, along with strong bowling from Kranti Goud and Grace Harris, led the team to a 33-run win, moving them to fourth place. Jemimah Rodrigues's efforts for Delhi couldn't avert a collapse to 144 runs.

Shaktikanta Das, ex-Governor of RBI, steps into the role of Principal Secretary-2 for PM Modi. His appointment coincides with the Prime Minister's term. Known for steering major financial reforms such as demonetisation and GST, Das brings over 40 years of experience in governance, finance, and infrastructure.

India triumphed over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thanks to Virat Kohli's remarkable century and impactful performances by Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. Kohli not only led India to victory but also set new records in ODI cricket. Bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya were pivotal in restricting Pakistan's score, leading India to the top of Group A with solid prospects ahead.

Catch the Arsenal vs. West Ham United match live on Peacock Premium, with kick-off at 10 a.m. ET on February 22, 2025. This Premier League clash is available exclusively online due to the UK blackout policy. Global fans can use VPNs to watch via Peacock. Post-match highlights are accessible for international viewers on platforms like Fubo and Optus Sport.

Aston Villa hosts Chelsea on February 22 in a Premier League match crucial for their European ambitions. The game can be viewed on NBC, with additional streaming options available. Both teams face significant injury concerns that may influence the match outcome, leading analysts to predict a potential draw.

Manchester United staged a thrilling comeback from a two-goal deficit against Everton, ending the clash at 2-2. Key goals from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte leveled the score, while a reversed VAR penalty decision stirred debates. Everton and United remain in the mid-table standings.

Vicky Kaushal's *Chhaava* is taking the box office by storm, breaking records domestically with a total collection surpassing ₹350 crore within just 12 days. The film's strong viewer engagement and critical acclaim suggest it could surpass Kaushal's previous hit, *Uri: The Surgical Strike*. This historical drama's impressive numbers show its potential as one of Bollywood's highest earners.