Author: The World Opinion

Contrary to widespread speculation fueled by social media and recent on-field events, the BCCI has categorically denied any discussions about Virat Kohli returning to Test cricket. The rumors intensified following India’s consecutive Test series defeats and Kohli’s spectacular century in a recent ODI match in Ranchi. His aggressive 135-run knock, filled with powerful hitting, highlighted his enduring class and seemed to defy any notions of a decline. This performance came at a critical juncture for Indian Test cricket, with the team grappling with successive series losses, including a recent 0-2 home series defeat to South Africa and a 0-3 loss…

Cyclone Ditwah has weakened from its previous intensity, now classified as a deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal. This development has alleviated immediate fears of very heavy rainfall in northern Tamil Nadu. However, the cyclone’s destructive path has left a tragic toll in Sri Lanka, where the number of fatalities has risen to 334, and a substantial number of people remain unaccounted for. Sri Lanka’s President has declared a national state of emergency, emphasizing its singular focus on disaster response and management. The government is prioritizing the restoration of critical services, including electricity, water supply, and communication networks,…

President Donald Trump has signaled a forthcoming, lengthy suspension of asylum claims within the United States. Addressing reporters, Trump voiced his strong opinion that a considerable number of asylum seekers are undesirable, stating, “Most of them are no good.” He specifically mentioned people from countries like Somalia, which he described as lacking functional governments and descending into violence, asserting that such individuals should not be permitted to enter the U.S. Trump indicated that the pause would be extensive, responding to questions about its duration with “For a long time. No time limit.” He reasoned that the country is already burdened…

The political future of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is under scrutiny as he once again missed a critical party meeting. Tharoor, the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, was notably absent from a Congress strategy group meeting chaired by Sonia Gandhi, held in preparation for the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, commencing December 1st. While Tharoor’s team explained his absence was due to travelling with his elderly mother in Kerala, this marks another instance of him missing a significant party gathering. This latest absence comes after Tharoor skipped a previous Congress meeting regarding the ‘SIR’ issue, citing health concerns. However, his attendance at…

Japan is grappling with the world’s largest debt burden, a complex issue rooted in economic decisions made decades ago. The crisis originated with the spectacular collapse of the late 1980s asset bubble, which saw unchecked speculation inflate real estate and stock prices to unsustainable heights. The subsequent crash left the Japanese economy in a prolonged state of stagnation. To counteract this slowdown and fund public services without increasing taxes, the Japanese government resorted to significant borrowing. Concurrently, the Bank of Japan implemented ultra-low, and at times negative, interest rates to incentivize borrowing and spending, and to manage national debt costs.…

The Bigg Boss 19 house has seen another major eviction: Shehbaz Badesha is out of the game mere days before the grand finale. This unexpected development has deeply affected fans, prompting an outpouring of support from his sister, singer Shehnaaz Gill. Shehnaaz, who gained immense popularity from her time on Bigg Boss 13, shared a touching tribute to her brother on Instagram, celebrating his tenacity and spirit throughout his time on the show. “Well played @badeshashehbaz u r the winner to me. Welcome back,” she wrote, accompanied by a carousel of intimate photos capturing candid moments between the siblings and…

Ayush Mhatre, a rising star for Mumbai and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is setting the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy alight with his exceptional batting. Mhatre has achieved the rare feat of scoring consecutive centuries in the ongoing T20 competition. Just days after his maiden T20 century (110 off 53 balls) against Vidarbha, the young batsman struck gold again. He played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 104 off 59 balls to guide Mumbai to an emphatic nine-wicket victory over Andhra. Mhatre displayed incredible power-hitting, smashing nine sixes and five fours during his exceptional innings. He shared an unbeaten 105-run stand…

The Winter Session of Parliament commences today, December 1, 2025, ushering in a period of legislative activity and potential political confrontation. Over the next three weeks, concluding on December 19, 2025, Parliament will hold 15 sittings. The agenda, as set by the Business Advisory Committee, includes the tabling and discussion of several significant bills. The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill and Central Excise Bills are allocated three hours each for debate, alongside a similar duration for the Supplementary Demand for Grants. A potentially lengthy 10-hour debate on the ‘Vande Mataram’ issue has been put forth for consideration. The…

Former President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, attributing the deaths of two West Virginia National Guard members to the administration’s perceived lax immigration policies. Trump declared that the U.S. has been “screwed” by allowing immigrants to enter “totally unchecked and unvetted.” The shooting, which occurred near the White House, involved an Afghan national, Lakanwal, who had entered the U.S. in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a strong rebuke, labeling the admission of the suspect as “national self-sabotage” and immediately pausing immigration applications from Afghanistan pending a…

Construction has commenced on a colossal “mega dam” by China on the Yarlung Zangbo River, upstream from India and Bangladesh, raising alarms about potential water scarcity and ecological disruption in the region. This project, a complex of five interconnected power stations situated in a deep canyon, is anticipated to be operational by the 2030s and will be capable of generating approximately 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. The majority of this power is designated for China’s eastern provinces and industrial centers, with a portion reserved for domestic use in Tibet. The Yarlung Zangbo River is the origin of the…