Stuart Connelly

​​A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi pronounced the verdict on Wednesday after reserving judgment this year in January following extensive hearings in the matter. The petitions had challenged the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise undertaken by the ECI, arguing that the process went beyond the powers granted to the poll body under Article 326 of the Constitution, the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and the rules framed under it.

Byju Raveendran, the founder of failed edtech firm Byju’s, has been handed a six-month jail sentence by a Singapore court in a contempt case, as per a Bloomberg report.

The US President has urged Muslim allies to join the 2020 Abraham Accords as part of the ongoing Iran negotiations. Pakistan has long resisted external pressure to recognise Israel, but how it navigates this latest challenge amid warming ties with the Trump administration is yet to be seen

Tensions erupted in Mira Road over goats kept in a housing society ahead of Bakri Eid. Following viral videos and an injury, authorities removed around 40-50 goats. Local residents and politicians emphasized the need for designated sacrifice sites, with a former MP calling for a ban on society premises. Leaders urged peaceful celebrations.

Cricket star Virat Kohli, a known Cristiano Ronaldo fan, celebrated a crucial wicket with the Portuguese footballer's iconic 'SIUUU' during RCB's Qualifier 1 win. This isn't the first time Kohli has paid tribute to his idol on the field, having previously performed the celebration in other major tournaments.

Indian Air Force helicopters are battling a major forest fire in Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli. Mi-17 and Chinook choppers are dousing flames in inaccessible areas, even ferrying water from Sukhna Lake. Thick smoke billowed from the scenic town's forests, including orchards and oak trees, as authorities continue efforts to control the blaze.

Delhi Gymkhana was a dispensation from the state to those who ran the state. But it served a function: a place for making deals quietly. The eviction order is today’s India telling yesterday’s India, your time’s up

Cloudflare is laying off over 1,100 employees, about 20% of its workforce, to restructure around AI adoption. CEO Matthew Prince explained the cuts target 'measurers' – roles like middle management and operations – as AI enhances efficiency. He believes AI will boost productivity for 'builders' and 'sellers', allowing greater investment in growth areas.

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals face off in a high-stakes IPL 2026 Eliminator in Mullanpur, where explosive batting is expected again. SRH’s powerful top order, led by Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, takes on RR’s young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jofra Archer. Despite the season’s batting dominance, the match could hinge on which team’s new-ball bowlers strike early and expose vulnerable middle orders.

In a troubling turn of events, Paris finds itself at the center of a child abuse controversy, with reports surpassing 100 allegations of mistreatment and sexual assault within schools. Fueled by the Gisèle Pelicot case, concerned parents are pushing for thorough investigations and accountability from authorities.