SRS 2024: 3.5% of people were “widowed, divorced or separated”, with 5.5% women and 1.6% men NEW DELHI: Data from the latest Sample Registration System Statistical Report brings into focus that in 2024, 3.5% people were either ‘widowed, divorced or separated’ and that more women figured in this category with the difference in percentage notably…
CBSE declared over 87% reval results amid requests by students The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday announced the release of the first phase of Class 12 verification and re-evaluation results, declaring outcomes for more than 87 per cent of applications received from students seeking a review of their board exam marks, amid…
US President Donald Trump threatens Iran to ‘hit harder’ US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran “harder”, accusing Tehran of causing trouble in Lebanon through “high-paid proxies.” Indicating the US strikes in Iran last week, he said Iran could face similar but stronger attacks. The message comes as US and Iran delegations meet in…
Former USSR leader’s great-grandson captured by Ukraine: Reports Anton Milaev, the adopted great-grandson of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, has reportedly been captured by Ukrainian forces while serving in the Russian military, according to media reports.The claim was first reported by Baza, a Russian Telegram channel known for its links to the country’s security services,…
Telangana Congress urges EC to carry out transparent SIR NEW DELHI: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud on Sunday said the Congress would safeguard the voting rights of people in the state and would not allow any irregularities during the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, amid concerns raised…
West Indies beat Sri Lanka by five wickets Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu admitted her side paid the price for a poor batting display after suffering a five-wicket defeat to West Indies in their Women’s T20 World Cup clash in Bristol. Chasing just 99, the unbeaten West Indies side got home with 23 balls to…
Karnataka CM urges Congress workers to stay vigilent amid the ongoing SIR NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Sunday urged party workers and Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to function as help desks during the Centre’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying the exercise could put the opposition at…
Ben Stokes Gus Atkinson (Photo by Getty Images) England stars Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been pulled out of their ongoing County Championship matches after a request from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), a move that has fuelled speculation that both players could return for the third Test against New Zealand at…
Image Used For Representational Purpose Only LUCKNOW: A nine-month-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped by her 14-year-old relative in Gorakhpur district, police said on Sunday.The juvenile during interrogation claimed that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crime.The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when the accused…
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is on the verge of creating history when her side takes on South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup. The veteran batter is set to become the first player, male or female, to feature in 200 T20 internationals, adding another landmark to her illustrious career. Harmanpreet has been one of…
Karnataka BJP turns to Lord Manjunatha to uncover truth in cross-voting row NEW DELHI: Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday said the party will hold a legislature party meeting at Dharmasthala to uncover the truth behind allegations of cross-voting by BJP MLAs during the recent Legislative Council elections.He said legislators may be asked…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Cricket Ireland (CI) has confirmed that the upcoming two-match T20I series against India will be played as scheduled at Stormont in Belfast on June 26 and 28, following an extensive review of the security situation in the city.The confirmation comes after civil disturbances were reported in Belfast earlier this month. In response,…
