As Pakistan-occupied Kashmir goes through its so-called assembly polls, reports of brutality, violence and unrest continue to surface, with global human rights and press freedom watchdogs raising alarm over an escalating crackdown on protesters and the media.International organisations, including Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), have flagged allegations of state-backed violence, restrictions…

Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer produced a moment of brilliance on the field, pulling off a stunning mid-air relay catch that left fans at the Wankhede Stadium in awe. The effort also drew priceless reactions from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, who watched it unfold from near the…

Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) KOLKATA: Change is the buzz word in Bengal now. And Kolkata Knight Riders will look for the same in their home match winning record this season as they return to the Eden Gardens after almost a month. The three-time IPL champions got off to a poor start…

Microsoft offered Wall Street its clearest signal yet that its massive capital commitments to artificial intelligence are yielding tangible, diversified revenue streams. The performance sparked a historic rally in the software giant’s equity, driving its sharpest single-day gain in nearly 18 years. The catalyst came as Microsoft reported its fastest acceleration in cloud revenue since…