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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…

Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon of South Africa celebrate victory (Getty Images) Marizanne Kapp produced a match-winning all-round performance as South Africa defeated India by six wickets in their Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash on Sunday.Kapp starred with both bat and ball, first returning figures of 2/27 before unleashing an unbeaten 81 off…

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…

How China is using maritime tactics and propaganda to squeeze Taiwan China is increasingly relying on “hybrid warfare” and other grey-zone tactics to intensify pressure on Taiwan, moving away from direct military confrontation and instead using coast guard deployments, research vessels and legal claims to advance its objectives, a senior Taiwanese security official has said.According…

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,…

Big jolt to Uddhav Thackeray: Devendra Fadnavis says ‘operation successful’ as Omraje Nimbalkar exits Sena (UBT) MUMBAI: In a final indication that Operation Tiger was complete and successful, rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar on Sunday said he had decided to join the Shiv Sena and work under the leadership of Eknath Shinde.Omraje met…

Trump says Starmer wil lresign (File photos) US president Donald Trump made a bold claim stating that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign and then took a jab saying “he failed badly”.“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN…

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…

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…