Breaking records has become a routine for Virat Kohli. On Monday, he added the biggest feather yet to his cap, overtaking Ricky Ponting to take the second spot in the all-time international run charts. We look at the numbers behind this staggering feat.
Indian exporters are bracing for a severe blow after US President Donald Trump announced an immediate 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran. For India, this new levy could push total duties on US exports to a staggering 75%, effectively pricing out key sectors like textiles, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals from the world’s largest economy.
In its latest cabinet meeting, the Himachal Pradesh government announced increased compensation for disaster-hit families, launched new government recruitments, and approved key measures for strengthening health, education, and road safety. Additional schemes for social security, electric taxis, and welfare for small shopkeepers were also cleared.
Jairam Thakur, Himachal Pradesh’s Opposition Leader, accused the state government of neglecting disaster relief and focusing on political events. He demanded urgent action for affected families and criticized attempts to delay local elections.
Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor apologized for the party’s poor Bihar election performance and took full responsibility for the defeat. He pledged to introspect and continue his political efforts with renewed zeal.
Hamas has stated that the latest UN Security Council resolution, endorsing the US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, does not meet the full political and humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people. As a harsh winter sets in, humanitarian authorities say over 300,000 displaced Palestinians urgently require shelter.
Bangladesh’s special tribunal today sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on charges of crimes against humanity, triggering intense unrest, fierce debate, and widespread condemnation by her supporters and international observers.
Bihar’s political scene is abuzz as Nitish Kumar prepares to become Chief Minister for a record tenth time. The ruling coalition has reached consensus on ministry portfolios and the power-sharing formula, setting the stage for a smooth government formation.
The recent Delhi bomb blast investigation has taken a dramatic turn with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealing connections to conspirators based in Bangladesh. Arrests have been made, and authorities are working to unravel the full terror network involved.
Japanese authorities are confronting a new wave of public health concern as illegal ‘zombie cigarettes’ — tobacco products laced with chemical drugs — spread rapidly among youth, triggering anti-trafficking campaigns and nationwide crackdowns.
