NEW DELHI: West Bengal on Wednesday recorded a very high voter turnout of over 91% along with reports of sporadic violence during the second phase of the assembly elections.According to the Election Commission, the state registered a record 92.47% overall turnout across the two phases, the highest since Independence. The voter turnout in phase II…
Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Fed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meet: Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the interest rates unchanged in the 3.5-3.75% range citing upside risks to inflation in view of the rising global energy prices.“Developments in the Middle East are contributing to a high level of uncertainty about…
NEW DELHI: Shapoor Zadran, one of the pioneers of Afghanistan’s rise in international cricket, is currently battling for his life in a New Delhi hospital as his family urgently appeals for blood donations.The former left-arm pacer is suffering from Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening immune disorder.On Wednesday, is younger brother, Ghamai Zadran, shared…
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. (PTI Photo) Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head produced an extraordinary performance against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, stitching together a record partnership in the IPL.Earlier, Ryan Rickelton’s sensational 123 off 62 balls, along with a blazing opening stand with Will Jacks (46), powered Mumbai Indians to a massive 243/5…
A colossal sinkhole, Xiaozhai Tiankeng, discovered in Southern China, reveals a hidden forest ecosystem. This “heavenly pit,” deeper than skyscrapers, harbors over 1,200 plant species and adapted wildlife, including the endangered clouded leopard. Image Credits: Google Gemini Unique geographical features continue to attract global attention due to their remarkable characteristics. In southern China, the vast…
CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rejected the claims of delays and technical glitches in the evaluation of Class 12th answer sheets under its newly introduced On-Screen Marking system. The board asserted that the process is functioning “perfectly” and remains firmly on schedule, as reported by PTI. Speaking…
Katharine Hepburn was one of Hollywood’s most celebrated and beloved icons. Beginning her acting career in 1928, soon after college, she rose steadily to stardom and became one of the top actresses of her time. She lived by the belief of embracing life fully, no matter the circumstances. Here’s a look at today’s quote from…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal could be on the cusp of “poriborton” with the exit polls predicting a hung assembly that could mark the end of Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year-old rule in the state. Most of the exit polls projected a neck-and-neck race between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP in West Bengal.And the other…
US stocks edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day, while rising crude prices linked to the Iran war kept pressure on market sentiment.The S&P 500 fell 0.2 per cent, a day after retreating from its record high amid weakness in artificial-intelligence stocks and concerns over…
MI vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2026: A sensational century from Ryan Rickelton, combined with a blistering opening stand with Will Jacks, propelled Mumbai Indians to a commanding 243/5 in 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 41 of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Mumbai began cautiously against Pat Cummins, who generated early…
