In a move that sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma announced his abrupt retirement in May 2025, just weeks before a high-profile Test series against England. Behind this unexpected exit lies a story of internal negotiations, rejected proposals, and a quest for autonomy. Sharma’s plan to retire mid-series in the style of MS Dhoni was dismissed by the BCCI, prompting his immediate withdrawal. This triggered a domino effect, with Virat Kohli also stepping away from red-ball cricket.

Nishant Pitti, co-founder and CEO of online travel company EaseMyTrip, is under investigation by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the multi-crore Mahadev Betting App scam. The ED alleges that Pitti may have been involved in illicit financial transactions, including payments to shell companies, stock price manipulation, and associations with operators of illegal betting platforms.

A sharp dispute has emerged between the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and Mumbai Metro over the provision of mobile network infrastructure within the city’s metro system. The industry body, representing telecom giants such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, has alleged that Mumbai Metro is creating a monopoly by forcing telecom operators to route services through a third-party vendor, while demanding exorbitant fees.

India has emerged as a formidable player in the global electronics trade, with smartphone exports reaching an all-time high of $24.14 billion (approximately Rs. 2 lakh crore) in FY 2024–25. This represents a 55% surge over the previous year and positions smartphones as the country's top export, surpassing long-standing leaders such as petroleum products and diamonds.

In a significant step toward promoting financial literacy and long-term planning among government employees, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has introduced a new digital tool: the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) calculator. Developed by the NPS Trust, the calculator is designed to help subscribers estimate their post-retirement income under both the National Pension System (NPS) and the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

India and the United States are intensifying efforts to conclude the first phase of a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement. During a recent ministerial visit to Washington, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to expedite discussions. The talks aim to secure an interim arrangement by early fall, focusing on early wins in trade facilitation. Key negotiation areas include market access, tariff structures, rules of origin, and non-tariff barriers. With a temporary suspension of U.S.

CloudSEK, an India-based cybersecurity firm, has secured $19 million (approximately Rs. 158 crore) in a new funding round that values the company at nearly $118 million (around Rs. 1,000 crore), a fivefold jump since its last capital infusion three years ago. The company plans to utilize the fresh funds to establish a robust operational presence in the United States, where it already derives a significant share of its revenue.

Indian fashion accessory brand Miraggio has successfully raised Rs. 55 crore (approximately USD 6.5 million) in a fresh funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures and Client Associates Alternate Fund, with additional participation from Prath Ventures. The capital will be deployed to scale its product offerings, enhance its retail footprint, and strengthen its backend supply chain infrastructure.

Microsoft has issued an emergency out-of-band update for Windows 10 following widespread reports of system malfunctions triggered by the May 2025 security patch. Affected users encountered unexpected BitLocker Recovery screens and, in more severe cases, the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The issue primarily impacts systems equipped with 10th-generation or later Intel vPro processors with Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) enabled.

Apple has confirmed its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 will take place virtually from June 9 to June 13, offering free access to developers globally. The weeklong digital event is poised to showcase major software upgrades across Apple’s platforms—iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS—while providing technical sessions, new development tools, and direct interaction with Apple engineers.