After three successful editions, WPL 2026 set to serve as a launchpad for youngsters

IANS | December 31, 2025 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Women’s Premier League (WPL) gained momentum in its inaugural edition in 2023 and has since become a platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent. With the tournament now gearing up for its fourth edition, several up-and-coming cricketers from across the world will be hoping to put up remarkable performances to grab the selectors’ attention.

IANS Year Ender 2025: A year of strains, signals and slow repair for India–US partnership

Lalit K Jha | December 31, 2025 4:47 PM

Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) India–US relations ran into trouble in 2025 after starting the year on a positive note. Political differences, trade disputes, and sharp public messaging quickly tested the partnership. The year opened with momentum after Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20. In the first 100 days, both sides moved quickly. The message was clear — the partnership would continue.

India’s fertiliser subsidy outgo to touch Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY27

IANS | December 31, 2025 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The government's total fertiliser subsidy outgo is expected to remain substantial at around Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY27, marking a major fiscal commitment to ensure affordability and availability of fertilisers, a report said on Wednesday.