Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL), a GMR Group entity, has sold its entire 50 percent stake in Delhi Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd. (DASPL) to Bird Flight Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. for Rs. 12.79 crore. The move marks a complete exit by DIAL from DASPL, a joint venture previously responsible for managing key ground support infrastructure at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). With this acquisition, Bird Flight Services, which earlier held a minority stake in DASPL, now holds a controlling interest.

The four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan earlier this month may have concluded with both nations proclaiming victory and reasserting their defense postures, yet a quiet third party appears to be reaping substantial benefits from the exchange: China’s defense sector. Triggered by a brutal militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, the conflict quickly escalated into a high-tech standoff involving advanced fighter jets and drone warfare.

Forbes' 2025 edition of the 30 Under 30 Asia list in the Entertainment and Sports category spotlights rising icons from South Asia who are reshaping global pop culture. Among the featured are Bollywood actors Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter, singer-songwriter Anuv Jain, and filmmaker Sulagna Chatterjee—each carving a unique narrative in their fields. From luxury brand ambassadorships and global film debuts to intimate musical storytelling and groundbreaking queer cinema, these creatives represent a new generation of talent driving influence beyond regional borders.

At Computex 2025, ASUS showcased its commitment to performance-driven innovation with the global debut of its latest lineup of gaming laptops, headlined by the ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16. With the integration of next-generation AMD and Intel chipsets, NVIDIA’s most powerful graphics cards, and AI capabilities, ASUS is doubling down on premium mobility and immersive gaming.

A powerful storm struck Delhi and Noida in the evening, accompanied by intense rain, gusty winds reaching up to 79 km/h, and hail, causing widespread disruption. The tempest uprooted trees, toppled hoardings, triggered extensive waterlogging, and led to power outages across multiple localities. The storm severely affected traffic flow, grounded flights, and stranded metro commuters for hours. Tragically, a fatality occurred when an electric pole collapsed on a pedestrian near the Lodhi Road flyover.

India’s benchmark equity indices opened with robust momentum on Wednesday morning, defying global market hesitancy. The Sensex surged over 570 points to reach 81,760.05, while the Nifty rose by nearly 180 points to 24,863.55, reflecting investor confidence in domestic fundamentals. Leading the early gains were pharmaceutical heavyweights including Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Cipla, each posting notable advances. Bharat Electronics Ltd.

In a strategic move underscoring continuity in India’s internal security apparatus, the government has granted Tapan Kumar Deka, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), a one-year extension in service until June 2026. A 1988-batch IPS officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, Deka has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s counter-terrorism strategies, particularly in operations linked to Pakistan and the volatile regions of Kashmir and the northeast.

In a high-stakes legal escalation, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and its consortium partners—British Petroleum Exploration (Alpha) Limited and Niko (NECO) Limited—have approached the Supreme Court of India to contest the Delhi High Court’s decision annulling a ₹12,800 crore arbitral award previously granted in their favor. The dispute centers on allegations of unauthorized extraction of natural gas in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) Basin.

India’s infrastructure output experienced a significant deceleration in April, posting a modest year-on-year growth of just 0.5%—its weakest performance in eight months. Government data attributed the downturn to declining production in crude oil, refinery products, and fertilizers, offsetting moderate gains in coal, cement, and steel. This slowdown comes after a revised 4.6% expansion in March.

As the IPL season draws to a close, the voices of experience and youth converge to paint a nuanced picture of progress, setbacks, and promise. MS Dhoni, the statesman of Indian cricket, offered sage advice to the next generation, emphasizing game awareness over raw aggression. Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Sanju Samson reflected candidly on a disappointing campaign, acknowledging missteps and applauding emerging talent.