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Assam
Asia

Record voter turnout in state polls in India

Assam and Puducherry recorded their highest-ever voter turnout, the Election Commission said. Assam registered 85.38 per cent polling, while Puducherry recorded 89.83 per cent.

India, Bangladesh agree steps to strengthen ties after talks in New Delhi
Asia

India, Bangladesh agree steps to strengthen ties after talks in New Delhi

“Both sides emphasised the importance of advancing bilateral relations between the two countries in various dimensions,” Dhaka’s foreign ministry said in a statement.

Shikshapatri manuscriptis
News

Sacred Hindu text leaves Oxford for national tour

The Shikshapatri – which translates as “a letter of teachings” – was composed in Vadtal, Gujarat, in 1826 by Sahajananda Swami, also known as Lord Swaminarayan.

youth hubs UK
News

Youth hubs in London, Midlands and Leeds aim to tackle crime

Nandy said the first of a planned net­work of 50 such hubs will provide joined-up services across mental health and well­being, employment and crime prevention.

Starmer
UK

Starmer begins Gulf tour, calls for action to reopen Strait of Hormuz

He arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, on the first stop of a Gulf tour aimed at supporting the ceasefire. The visit had been planned before the ceasefire was announced.

IPL 2026
Cricket

IPL 2026: Buttler stars as Gujarat win last-ball thriller against Delhi

Delhi needed two runs off the final ball, but Miller missed a slower delivery from Prasidh Krishna. Wicketkeeper Buttler then ran out Kuldeep Yadav as he tried to complete a run that would have taken the game to a super over.

RBI-Reuters
Business

India's central bank keeps rates unchanged amid West Asia conflict

Most analysts had expected the pause after the bank cut rates by a total of 125 basis points over 2025 before stopping in February.