Global IQ rankings often get a lot of attention because they try to compare average cognitive test scores across different countries. The 2026 dataset shows some clear shifts in a few nations, with certain countries improving while others have dipped slightly compared to last year. South Korea, China, and Japan still sit near the top,…
The United States has sharply reduced its stockpile of several key missiles during the war with Iran, raising concerns about its ability to sustain another major conflict in the coming years, according to defence analysts and people familiar with recent Pentagon assessments.A new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies said the US…
West Bengal assembly elections 2026: Polling timings, documents, dos and don’ts Polling for the West Bengal assembly elections 2026 will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with authorities focusing on ensuring smooth and secure conduct of voting across the state. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.With…
Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan‘s horror-comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’ may just be the beginning of a full-fledged franchise. Following an encouraging response from family audiences since its April 17 release, the makers are now reportedly exploring a sequel. Is ‘Bhooth Bangla 2‘ happening? According to an India Today report, positive reception to ‘Bhooth Bangla’ has set…
Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper Rishabh Pant and teammates. (ANI Photo) LUCKNOW: Lucknow Super Giants return to the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday needing more than a win — what they need is a course correction. LSG have lost four of their first six matches, including a 54-run defeat to Punjab Kings in their previous outing, and…
NEW DELHI: With the US opening a refund window, exporters are hoping to recover some of the discounts they had offered during the period, when the Trump administration levied a hefty 50% tariff on Indian goods.In a large number of cases the discount was to the tune of 15-18% to compensate for the 30% gap…
Archaeologists have uncovered a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ archaeological treasure trove within Wogan Cavern, a massive subterranean chamber hidden directly beneath the 11th-century Pembroke Castle. While previously dismissed by Victorian-era explorers as empty, modern small-scale excavations conducted between 2021 and 2024 revealed remarkably intact sediment layers. According to the University of Aberdeen, these deposits contain an extensive prehistoric…
In a video now spreading rapidly across Instagram, a simple conversation between a mother and her three-year-old son has struck a nerve with viewers everywhere. What begins as a playful question quickly turns into something far more moving, as the child responds with a kind of sincerity that feels both innocent and profound. He does…
In Mirpur village in WB’s East Midnapore, SIR has not been unpleasant, with only two of 824 voters struck off (a Hindu & a Muslim) a marked deviation from elsewhere in WB. Residents with surnames like Nunes, Rozario and D’Cruz trace their roots to Portuguese mercenaries who settled here after 1742. Today, Christians, Hindus and…
The first look of Raaka, starring Allu Arjun and directed by Atlee, has gone viral across social media, generating widespread buzz among fans.Released on the actor’s birthday, the striking visuals feature Allu Arjun in an intense and rugged avatar, immediately capturing online attention and fuelling speculation about the film’s tone and scale. However, the first…
