Amid the recurring debate over whether northern states could gain at the expense of the South in any future Lok Sabha expansion, the historical record tells a more complicated story. Between 1951 and 1977, when parliamentary seats were periodically reallocated after Census exercises, both the Hindi belt and the southern states saw their share of…
NEW DELHI: Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer scored fluent half-centuries as Punjab Kings defeated five-time champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.After Mumbai Indians posted a competitive 195/6, Prabhsimran (80 off 39 balls) and Iyer (66 off 35 balls) led a commanding chase, helping Punjab Kings reach…
Candace Owens escalated her feud with JD Vance by accusing him of involvement in a deadly Iran school strike, claiming “you guys blew up that school” and “you lied about it.” Her remarks followed Vance defending Erika Kirk after Charlie Kirk’s death, deepening divisions within conservative circles as the controversy shifts from internal politics to…
Hollywood actress Christina Applegate has been hospitalised in Los Angeles. Her health update comes amid her long battle with multiple sclerosis.TMZ reports that Applegate was admitted in late March, however, the exact reason for her hospitalisation has not been disclosed. It has also not been confirmed if it has anything to do with her multiple…
NEW DELHI: While the Lok Sabha debated three Bills, including a Constitutional amendment Bill, to enable the rollout of women’s reservation in the 2029 general election, the law ministry on Thursday notified April 16, 2026 as the date on which the provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act 2023 — popularly called…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Nitish Kumar Reddy had the world at his feet when he scored his maiden Test century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2024. In his debut series, the all-rounder showed great promise, offering India hope of ending their search for a seam-bowling all-rounder in the format and…
Russia carried out one of the largest attacks on Ukraine so far this year, killing at least 17 people and injuring dozens in an overnight onslaught of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv and other major cities.Ukraine’s air defence said Russia launched in excess of 40 ballistic and cruise missiles as well as more than 650…
The much-anticipated final trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ has dropped, showcasing the incredible connection between Din Djarin and his tiny companion, Grogu. This preview teases thrilling escapades filled with new challenges and raises an emotional question about Grogu’s destiny. As beloved characters make their appearances, fans are counting down to the emotional rollercoaster awaiting…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday raised serious concerns at the United Nations over threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, urging the immediate restoration of safe navigation and calling for restraint and de-escalation amid continuing tensions in the Middle East.Addressing the UN General Assembly debate under the Veto Initiative on “The Situation in…
The US nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War II as shipments surged close to a record high to meet demand from Asian and European buyers scrambling to replace West Asian supplies cut by the Iran war.Refiners in Asia and Europe that depend on those supplies…