Posts archive for Mar 2025

Kerala gears up to welcome the Argentina national football team next year for two anticipated matches. While Lionel Messi's participation remains uncertain, Kerala's sports officials are excited about the potential impact. Talks include exhibition matches and football academies as part of a strategic partnership with the Argentine Football Association, boosting the state’s infrastructure and fan enthusiasm.

In an exciting announcement, the Argentina national football team, led by superstar Lionel Messi, plans to visit Kerala, India in late October 2025. The visit promises thrilling exhibition matches, public appearances by Messi, and a focus on revitalizing Kerala's sports economy. Kerala Sports Minister confirmed the event, although challenges with the FIFA match calendar remain.

Argentina secured a 1-0 victory over Peru in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal, aided by Lionel Messi's record-tying assist. This win strengthens Argentina's lead in the qualifying table, with 25 points. Peru struggles with a single win, remaining at the bottom of the standings. The match, streamed live in Spanish, revealed Argentina's solid lineup and Peru's defensive challenges.

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closed temporarily due to warnings of a possible large-scale Russian air strike, linked to tensions from Ukraine's use of U.S. ATACMS missiles. As the Russia-Ukraine war reached day 1,000, concerns heightened with Russia revising its nuclear policy, ready to respond to threats by non-nuclear allies of nuclear states. The embassy advised sheltering in place and monitoring local alerts.

The CBSE has unveiled the Class 10 Board Exam schedule for 2025. Exams kick off on February 15 with English and conclude on March 18, encompassing all core subjects. Practical exams wrapped up in early December 2024. The board crafted the timetable to eliminate subject clashes and ensured sufficient preparation time between exams. Specific exam day guidelines are also outlined for students.

On November 20, 2024, the Indian stock markets are closed due to the Maharashtra Assembly Elections, halting trading at both BSE and NSE across all segments like equity and derivatives. This marks the 14th holiday for BSE this year, following previous closures for Guru Nanak Jayanti. Trading is set to resume the following day, with the next closure slated for Christmas.