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'A defining moment': India's long journey to women's World Cup triumph

India on Sunday raised a toast to the women's cricket team after its historic World Cup victory, with leading sports personalities and political figures calling it a "defining" moment that could inspire an entire generation. It was a watershed moment for Indian women's cricket as years of toil and near-misses culminated in an evening of redemption and history, with the team defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final to become only the fourth side to lift the ODI title. "1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams. Today, our Women's Cricket Team has done something truly special," cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar wrote on 'X'. "They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift that trophy one day. "This is a defining moment in the journey of Indian women's cricket. Well done, Team India. You've made the whole nation proud." Calling it an iconic moment, Sports Ministe

'India has a can-do spirit': Julius Baer's Mark Matthews at BS BFSI Summit | Stock market news

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025 in Mumbai on Friday, Mark Matthews, Managing Director and Head of Research for Asia at Bank Julius Baer & Co, offered a candid assessment of the globa

Post-UPI, Indian payments players look to foreign shores | BFSI Summit 2025 | Online payment

In the past decade, India has become the blueprint for digital payments innovation, and the government has taken the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) beyond Indian shores and into other countries

Banking sector faces challenge of customer service: Arundhati Bhattacharya

Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson and CEO of Salesforce India, said that the current banking sector faces the challenge of customer service.

Managing new-age risks: The changing role of General Insurers

From cyberattacks and climate change to supply-chain disruptions, as risks evolve in complexity and scale, general insurers are being pushed to rethink their traditional playbook.

Major cabinet rejig in Gujarat today: 22 ministers expected to take oath

Gujarat Cabinet rejig: The Cabinet overhaul is likely to introduce additional ministerial positions, and balance caste and regional dynamics

Asia Cup trophy row drags on as ACC leaves the decision to Test nations

The dispute stems from the post-final presentation in Dubai, where Indian players declined to receive the trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi

IND vs PAK: Where is Asia Cup 2025 Trophy? What is the latest we know

A day before the final, both captains were supposed to pose with the trophy but the Indian skipper once again refused to share the stage with Pakistani skipper as Salman Agha posed alone for the photo

Who is Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC chief at centre of Asia Cup 2025 final drama?

Naqvi has held key government and sports administration roles in his career, including Punjab's caretaker chief minister (2023-24) and interior minister of Pakistan (from 2024)

Shastri to Irfan: Former cricketers react to India's dominant Asia Cup win

Former batter VVS Laxman described the victory as being built on courage and belief, saying it was about playing for the flag rather than just lifting a trophy

BCCI to demand strong action against Mohsin Naqvi; wants him out of ACC

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told reporters the board would demand the immediate return of the trophy and medals

Surya shook hands in private but refused in public, says Pak skipper Salman

Salman in the presser, said that he has never seen anyone refusing to shake hands with the opposing team in his entire career

Indian skipper Suryakumar donates Asia Cup match fees to Indian Army

Suryakumar mentioned in a social media post that the armed forces and the families affected by the Pahalgam attack were constantly in his thoughts

Asia Cup: Champions India refuse to collect trophy from Mohsin Naqvi

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the Indian team had refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, describing him as one of Pakistan's key leaders.

Asia Cup 2025 Prize Money: How much will winners and runners-up earn?

Asia Cup 2025 winners will receive $300,000 (Rs 2.6 crore approx.), a significant rise compared to previous editions

India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets, lift Asia Cup trophy for record 9th time

This was the first time India and Pakistan clashed in the final of Asia Cup's 41 years history

IND vs PAK final live streaming: Where to watch Asia Cup 2025 Final today?

The live telecast of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final match will be available on Sony Sports Network in India

Asia Cup 2025 Final: Bumrah answers Rauf with 'plane crash' gesture

Bumrah extended his hand, fingers pressed together, palm facing down, arcing it towards the floor - a striking echo of Rauf's controversial "plane crash" mime

184 to 169: Highest successful run chases at Dubai International Stadium

India's highest successful run chase score at the Dubai International Stadium against Pakistan is 174 runs

IND vs PAK final: Here's why Surya's sportsman spirit is in question again

Suryakumar Yadav, who has already been fined 30 percent of his match fees for his post-match comments after the match against Pakistan in the group stage, was once again at the centre of yet another c