Owaisi–Kabir Rift: Alliance Breaks Amid BJP Link Allegations
Split in Focus Ahead of Elections A political rift has emerged between Asaduddin Owaisi and Humayun Kabir, with the alliance breaking down amid allegations of a possible understanding with the BJP. The development comes at a crucial time, as West Bengal gears up for high-stakes elections, making the split both
DC’s Final-Over Blunder Hands GT Dramatic One-Run Win
In one of the most dramatic finishes of Indian Premier League 2026, Delhi Capitals suffered a heartbreaking one-run defeat against Gujarat Titans after a chaotic final over exposed a costly lapse in match awareness. Chaos Seals Delhi’s Fate Chasing a challenging target, Delhi Capitals appeared firmly in control heading into
Telegram CEO Slams WhatsApp Over Alleged Message Snooping
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has reignited the privacy war by accusing WhatsApp of secretly scanning users’ private messages, branding it “the biggest consumer fraud” in a fresh broadside against Meta’s encryption claims. Durov alleges WhatsApp employs client-side scanning to detect child exploitation material and other flagged content, bypassing touted end-to-end
Indian Equities Surge as Sensex Gains 800 Points, Nifty Tops 24,000
Benchmark indices rallied sharply today, with the BSE Sensex climbing over 800 points and the NSE Nifty 50 reclaiming the psychologically vital 24,000 level, unlocking nearly ₹5 lakh crore in investor wealth. Rally Drivers Geopolitical de-escalation in West Asia, particularly the US-Iran ceasefire, fueled risk-on sentiment and eased crude oil
Cyclone Maila Weakens from Category 5 Intensity in Pacific
Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila, once a rare Category 5 monster in the South Pacific, has been downgraded as it weakens rapidly, easing immediate threats to land areas near Papua New Guinea and Australia. Reasons for Weakening Cooler sea surface temperatures and increasing wind shear are disrupting Maila’s core structure, causing
India-US Strategic Ties Strengthen Through High-Level Washington Talks
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri wrapped up a three-day US visit with key meetings that signal deepening bilateral cooperation in defense, trade, counterterrorism, and technology, amid evolving global tensions. Misri engaged top US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Under Secretary Allison Hooker. Discussions
Indian Banks Unwind Massive Rupee Arbitrage Trades as RBI Deadline Looms
Major banks in India are rapidly exiting large-scale rupee arbitrage positions this week, ahead of a strict Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deadline aimed at curbing speculative trading, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The unwind involves billions of dollars in carry trades, where banks borrowed cheaply in foreign
Mukul Choudhary: ‘My journey started even before I was born’ after single‑handedly winning IPL game for LSG
How Mukul did it Mukul Choudhary produced a match‑turning, 54‑not‑out off 27 balls for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, all but winning the game on his own in a last‑ball thriller. Chasing 182, LSG were struggling at 128/7 in 16 overs, with only 54 more needed but no senior batters
Assam, Kerala mark over 78% poll participation in 2026 assembly elections
Final turnout figures Voting in the Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry assembly elections has ended with remarkably high participation, with both Assam and Kerala logging some of the highest turnout shares in their recent electoral history. Provisional data show: Why the turnout is record‑breaking These rates are being described as “record‑breaking” because: What
Iran war live updates, April 10: Ceasefire under strain, Lebanon strikes, and Strait of Hormuz talks
Ceasefire on shakier ground The two‑week US–Iran ceasefire has entered its third day, but is being tested by continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which Iran believes violate the spirit of the truce even though Washington and Jerusalem insist Lebanon is not covered by the deal. Israel has launched large‑scale raids on Hezbollah positions in Beirut
