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India have come out as a dominant side in the eight-team spectacle as they are cruising on a winning momentum with four straight wins including a four-wicket triumph over Australia in the semifinal. The Men in Blue topped Group A with wins over Bangladesh, arch-rivals Pakistan, and New Zealand, while the Black Caps secured wins against Pakistan and Bangladesh before losing their final group tie against India. New Zealand outclassed South Africa by 50 runs in the semifinal to set up a title match against India.

Champions Trophy 2025. The rivalry between the two nations goes back a few decades in the ODI format. However, it has been worth noting the past few years. New Zealand beat India in the semifinal of the 2019 World Cup, only to lose to England in the final, while India returned the treatment in 2023 World Cup by knocking the Kiwis out in the semifinal, eventually losing to Australia in the final.

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun ChakaravarthyNew Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke.India enjoy a 61-50 head-to-head record against New Zealand in ODIs. Seven games ended in no result while one finished in a tie. The last time both these teams met was during the group A fixture which India won by 44 runs.

Invincible Season 3 Episode 8 will be available for streaming on Prime Video on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The season consists of eight episodes, with a weekly release schedule.

Daredevil: Born Again continues its run with Episode 3 set to arrive soon. The release schedule and total episodes have changed since the show's initial development.

Severance Season 2 continues its weekly release schedule on Apple TV+. Episode 9 is set to premiere soon. Fans can check their local time zones to catch the episode as soon as it airs.

1923 Season 2 Episode 3, titled Wrap Thee in Terror, will be released on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 12 a.m. ET/9 p.m. PT on Paramount+. New episodes will continue every Sunday until the finale on April 13, 2025.

Have you ever reached for your phone after hearing a notification, only to realize there wasn’t one? Or felt an odd sense of anxiety when your phone was out of reach? If so, you might be more conditioned than you think. A recent study suggests that our addiction to smartphones mirrors Ivan Pavlov’s famous experiment on dogs—where a simple bell trained them to salivate, much like our brains now respond to the ping of a notification.

Mohammed Shami will be a key player in focus, with a strong record in ICC knockouts. He is just one five-wicket haul away from overtaking Zaheer Khan's record for most wickets by an Indian in ICC knockout stages in ODIs. Shami has been a standout performer for India in this Champions Trophy, with eight wickets in four matches at an average of 19.87, with best figures of 5/53 against Pakistan. He is India's highest wicket-taker in the tournament and overall second-highest below New Zealand's Matt Henry (10). In ICC ODI knockout matches across 50-over World Cup and Champions Trophy, Shami has taken 13 scalps in five matches at an average of 19.76, with best figures of 7/57 against New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semifinals at Wankhede Stadium.

A powerful Indian parallel is Kiran Bedi, India’s first female IPS officer. When she joined the service in 1972, policing was seen as a man’s domain. Bedi not only broke that barrier but took on some of the most challenging roles, from controlling riots to reforming the notorious Tihar Jail. These trailblazers, along with pioneers like Captain Prem Mathur, India’s first woman commercial pilot, and Chhavi Rajawat, the first woman sarpanch with an MBA, remind us that breaking bias is not a one-time act. It is a continuous effort to build a future where equity is the norm, not the exception. While awareness around gender equity has grown, the journey is far from complete. Today, as workplaces evolve, the onus is on CEOs and CHROs to go beyond intent and actively craft environments where every woman can thrive. One way to drive lasting change is through structured accountability. Australia’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) is a strong example. By mandating gender pay gap reporting, WGEA has improved transparency and advanced workplace diversity. In 2024, it began publishing employer-specific pay gap data, holding companies directly accountable.

S Jaishankar during a discussion at Chatham House in London. The shift, largely driven by US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, is helping reshape global alliances. “If I were to look at the big priorities of this president, many of them work for us,” Jaishankar stated. “He seems to be committed to keeping energy prices reasonably affordable and stable—we welcome that. He is putting a lot of emphasis on tech and on the use of tech as a game changer in global politics. That offers a lot of possibilities for us.” Jaishankar noted that the US administration under Trump is actively moving towards multipolarity, a shift that aligns with India’s vision for the future. “We see a president and an administration moving towards multipolarity, and that is something which suits India.”

Cyclone Alfred, a category 2 storm in the Coral Sea, is likely to make landfall on Saturday morning (Australia time). Air New Zealand has announced that it has stopped operations in and out of Brisbane and Gold Coast in the face of the impending storm. While announcing the decision to suspend operations, Air New Zealand' chief operational integrity and safety officer Captain David Morgan stated that flights would resume only after the Australian authorities give the all clear and restore roads and rail connectivity to the affected airports. «Customers are advised not to travel to the airport and those impacted have been contacted directly with rebooking options. We also encourage customers to ensure their contact details are up to date in their booking, so we can reach them if needed. We understand some customers may no longer wish to travel to or from areas affected by the cyclone, so we are offering additional flexibility for affected customers. Customers ticketed to travel to or from Brisbane or the Gold Coast up to and including Sunday, 16 March, have the option to defer travel within seven days of their original booking or place the value of their ticket into credit,» Morgan was quoted as saying by New Zealand website RNZ.co.nz.

ICC Champions Trophy final could shape the future of Indian cricket, particularly in terms of leadership and preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the next World Test Championship cycle, ToI has reported. According to sources, the result of this pivotal match is expected to guide the direction the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) takes with regard to captaincy, especially for Rohit Sharma, as the board looks for stability over the next two years. While discussions regarding the future of Rohit’s leadership in both ODIs and Tests could take a tough turn, BCCI is aiming for a consistent leadership strategy in preparation for upcoming international events.

David Miller said his team’s hop to Dubai and back ahead of t h e i r Champions Trophy semifinal defeat to New Zealand in Lahore was “not ideal”. The tangled scheduling of the event came into question as Australia and South Africa both had to fly to Dubai from Pakistan ahead of the semi-finals. South Africa were there for less than 24 hours before jetting back again without playing a game. Australia stayed and lost in the last four to India. The haphazard scheduling was a result of India playing all their games in Dubai after refusing to travel to Pakistan. “It’s only an hour and 40 minute flight, but the fact that we had to do that was not ideal,” Miller said after South Africa lost to New Zealand on Wednesday by 50 runs. South Africa made what was ultimately a wasted trip soon after defeating England in Karachi on Saturday. “It’s early morning, it’s after a game and we had to fly. Then we got to Dubai at 4:00 pm. And at 7.30 am we had to come back. It doesn’t make it nice.

Lewis Hamilton isn’t about to let age stop him pursuing an historic eighth Formula 1 title with his new team Ferrari. An eighth world title would be an all-time record but winning after turning 40 has been a challenge for even the greatest drivers in F1 history. No driver has won a race past the age of 40 since 1994, and there’s hasn’t been a 40-plus world champion in 59 years. Hamilton told Time last month he rejects comparisons with older drivers “past or present.” He added: “I’m hungry, driven, don’t have a wife and kids. I’m focused on one thing, and that’s winning.” The 2025 season starts next week in Melbourne, Australia. Here’s a look at the successes and failures of F1 greats after reaching the age of 40:

US economy and rumors of a possible recession, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon provided some reassurance with a straightforward yet effective answer, as per a report.

Schools closed, public transport stopped – What we know about rare storm nearing Australian coastTropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday with the strength of a category 1 Atlantic hurricane, as it swirls west toward the city of Brisbane, home to 2.5 million people, and coastal suburbs either side.ALSO READ: Brisbane Airport cancels flights; schools closed, transport halted as storm approaches Australian coastAlfred is threatening a region that doesn’t normally experience cyclones; they typically form much further north, over warmer waters in the tropics. The delay in the storm’s arrival gave officials more time to issue warnings to anxious residents living in properties previously untested by cyclonic winds.Catch Live Updates With MintCyclone Alfred LIVE Updates: Prime minister Anthony Albanese said 660 schools in southern Queensland and 280 schools in northern New South Wales were closed on Thursday as weather conditions worsen."My message to people, whether they be in southeast Queensland or northern New South Wales, is we are there to support you.

Greg Foran will step down in October 2025 after five years leading the airline through a turbulent period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, and ongoing engine maintenance challenges. The airline has started the search for his replacement. Foran, a former Walmart executive, joined Air New Zealand just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. He steered the company through border closures, component shortages, and the grounding of aircraft. He also oversaw a retrofit programme for the airline’s Dreamliner fleet, which is expected to be completed by end 2025. Foran’s departure comes as the airline grapples with a complex operating environment, including intense competition from Australian rivals Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, and the impact of New Zealand's relatively small domestic market. The airline's recent financial performance reflects these challenges, with an 18% drop in first-half profit reported in February 2025.

Venue : W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth Western Australia squad - Ashton Turner, Cameron Bancroft, Corey Wasley, Hilton Cartwright, Jayden Goodwin, Sam Fanning, Teague Wyllie, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Cameron Green, Cooper Connolly, D'Arcy Short, Keaton Critchell, Mitchell Marsh, Baxter Holt, Joel Curtis, Josh Inglis, Sam Whiteman, Andrew Tye, Brody Couch, Bryce Jackson, Cameron Gannon, Charlie Stobo, Corey Rocchiccioli, Hamish McKenzie, Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson, Joel Paris, Josh Vernon, Lance Morris, Liam Haskett, Mahli Beardman, Matthew Kelly, Sam Greer New South Wales squad - Blake Nikitaras, Daniel Hughes, Joel Davies, Kurtis Patterson, Matthew Gilkes, Nic Maddinson, Oliver Davies, Ryan Hackney, Sam Konstas, Steve Smith, Chris Green, Chris Tremain, Hayden Kerr, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Josh Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Ryan Hicks, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Charlie Anderson, Hanno Jacobs, Jack Nisbet, Jackson Bird, Josh Hazlewood, Liam Hatcher, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Ross Pawson, Ryan Hadley, Sean Abbott, Tanveer Sangha, William Salzmann Western Australia vs New South Wales Match Details Match 27 of Sheffield Shield, 2024/25 between Western Australia and New South Wales to be held at W.A.C.A.

Venue : To Be Confirmed Victoria squad - Ashley Chandrasinghe, Blake Macdonald, Campbell Kellaway, Dylan Brasher, Harry Dixon, Josh Brown, Marcus Harris, Ollie Peake, Thomas Rogers, Will Pucovski, Glenn Maxwell, Jonathan Merlo, Matthew Short, Mitchell Perry, Reiley Mark, Will Sutherland, Xavier Crone, Jai Lemire, Liam Blackford, Peter Handscomb, Sam Harper, Austin Anlezark, Cameron McClure, Doug Warren, Fergus O'Neill, Peter Siddle, Sam Elliott, Scott Boland, Todd Murphy, Tyler Pearson South Australia squad - Conor McInerney, Daniel Drew, Henry Hunt, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jake Lehmann, Jason Sangha, Kyle Brazell, Mackenzie Harvey, Thomas Kelly, Travis Head, Aidan Cahill, Liam Scott, Nathan McAndrew, Nathan McSweeney, Alex Carey, Harry Matthias, Harry Nielsen, Benjamin Manenti, Brendan Doggett, Campbell Thompson, Harry Conway, Henry Thornton, Jordan Buckingham, Lloyd Pope, Spencer Johnson, Wes Agar Victoria vs South Australia Match Details Match 25 of Sheffield Shield, 2024/25 between Victoria and South Australia to be held at To Be Confirmed at 05:00 AM.

UK intelligence agencies and military units have been instructed to stop sharing US-generated intelligence, previously labeled as 'Rel UKR' (Releasable to Ukraine). This intelligence has been crucial for Ukraine since the conflict with Russia began three years ago, with the UK and other Western allies like Australia and New Zealand regularly sharing it to support Kyiv's defense efforts, according to a Daily Mail report.