Bengal has witnessed a seismic political shift as the BJP surged to power, unseating Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress after 15 years. The saffron party secured a decisive victory, breaching the majority mark and fulfilling Amit Shah's ambitious target. This marks a significant change in the state's political landscape, ending decades of Left and TMC dominance.

Eminent political scientist J Prabhash explains why the Congress-led alliance won so comprehensively in Kerala and why it will need to demonstrate efficiency in governance very quickly

Despite another loss in IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer backed captain Rishabh Pant, highlighting a recent practice innings of 95 off 30 balls as proof he's close to his best. Langer defended Pant's decision to bat lower in the order, calling it a selfless move for the team's benefit.

Claire Mazumdar, 37 years of age, currently heads Bicara Therapeutics as its founder and CEO. The firm, which was incubated by Biocon and later listed on NASDAQ, went public in 2024 and now has a market valuation of over $1.6 billion.

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China's industry regulator has ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion acquisition of Singapore-based AI firm Manus, citing national security concerns. This move follows the US announcing a crackdown on foreign tech companies exploiting AI models. China is also reportedly restricting US capital in its leading tech firms without government approval, signaling an escalating AI war.

Indian companies are significantly boosting the US economy with substantial investments, creating thousands of jobs, and driving innovation. Senior officials highlighted nearly $16.4 billion in cumulative FDI, supporting over 70,000 jobs and significant R&D. Further commitments are anticipated, underscoring India's growing role in key American sectors.