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Swastik Samal in Ranji Trophy and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Swastik Samal on Wednesday produced an awe-inspiring innings to headline Odisha’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 opener. Stamping his authority with a stunning double century for Odisha against Saurashtra, the 25-year-old opener smashed 212 runs.Playing at the KSCA Cricket Ground, the batter came up with a...

American technology companies and the Department of War are reportedly struggling with a similar Chinese ‘problem’. It’s the growing reliance on China for large-scale lithium-ion batteries needed to power both artificial intelligence (AI) development and modern weaponry.As tech majors build massive data centres to compete in the global AI race, experts have warned that they...

Drone view of Aravalli hills (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday ordered states to impose a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and expand protected zones, a major move amid public outcry over the “new definition” of the mountain range.The Union environment ministry said the decision was aimed at the...

Screen grab from video posted on X by @Osint613 Cambodian government spokesman Kim Chanpanha on Wednesday accused Thailand of destroying a Hindu statue in a disputed border area. Videos circulating on social media pages appear to show a back-hoe loader demolishing a statue of the Lord Vishnu.“We condemn the destruction of ancient temples and statues...

Karbi Anglong unrest in Assam (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Assam DGP Harmeet Singh on Wednesday confirmed that the Army has been deployed to restore law and order in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong, news agency PTI reported.The region has now entered its third day of violent protests over alleged illegal settlement by non-tribals in the constitutionally...

Devdutt Padikkal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Karnataka created history in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Jharkhand on Wednesday with one of the greatest run chases ever seen in List-A cricket at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Karnataka reached a massive target of 413 runs with 15 balls still left in the chase and five...

Unnao rape survivor NEW DELHI: The Unnao rape case survivor on Wednesday met leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, a day after the Delhi high court suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the convict in the case.Also Read | ‘Survivor treated like criminals’: Rahul Gandhi on ‘manhandling’ of Unnao rape victim;...

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) fights Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins rivalry once again lived up to its reputation during an intense NHL match today, highlighted by a thunderous...

AI-generated image used for representation “The golden age of America begins right now,” Donald Trump declared as he launched his second stint in the White House. Back in the presidency, he wasted no time signaling that this term would be markedly different from his first. Trump’s biggest leverage this time: tariffs. Unlike before, trade would...

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday lifted GRAP-IV with immediate effect, even though air quality across large parts of the city remained in the ‘very poor’ category.According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), areas such as ITO and India Gate recorded...