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India crush Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup opener
Smriti Mandhana scored 68 runs and Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India overwhelmed Pakistan in a 64-run victory at the Women's T20 World Cup opener in Birmingham.
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Smriti Mandhana scored 68 runs and Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India overwhelmed Pakistan in a 64-run victory at the Women's T20 World Cup opener in Birmingham.
A rare species of cicada in Meghalaya, India, emerges on a strict four-year cycle that coincides with the FIFA World Cup. Villagers in Saiden, for whom the insects and the tournament share the same calendar, have generations of memories tied to both events.
India's total fertility rate has dropped to 1.9 children per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1, as young couples increasingly prioritize careers, face higher living costs, and benefit from better education and contraception access. Experts cite universal education, rising expenses, and shifting social norms as key reasons for the decline. The trend varies sharply by state, with Bihar at 2.9 and New Delhi at 1.2.
Health experts warn that climate change, urbanization, and air pollution are turning dengue into a year-round health threat in India, extending far beyond the traditional monsoon window. Official data shows cases already spiking before the rainy season, with southern states hardest hit. Scientists link rising transmission to warmer temperatures, humidity, and air pollution, while India pushes forward with multiple vaccine candidates.
India summoned a senior US diplomat after American forces fired on a Palau-flagged tanker carrying 24 Indian crew off Oman, leaving three missing. India condemned the violence and called for an end to attacks on commercial ships. The incident adds strain to already tense India-US relations.
A prominent Kashmiri human rights activist who has been jailed for nearly five years won a partial legal victory Wednesday, receiving bail in one ‘terror financing’ case but remaining detained on a second set of charges. International human rights groups have condemned his arrest, and his lawyer expressed hope for release in the coming months.
Bangladesh accuses India of mass deportation of Muslims from West Bengal, citing a BJP-led crackdown targeting illegal immigrants. Hundreds are being forced to border checkpoints, with thousands already deported and many detained. The campaign has raised alarm over religious tensions and strained bilateral ties.
A student-led parody account, Cockroach Janta Party, has provoked an aggressive government crackdown, with officials labeling it a national security threat. The incident highlights rising youth anger over unemployment, exam scandals, and the administration's perceived indifference. Critics say the overreaction reflects the government's discomfort with dissent.
India’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, sparking concerns about labor shortages and an aging population. Experts cite better education, contraception access, and rising child-rearing costs as key drivers. The decline varies widely across states, with poorer northern regions having higher rates than wealthier southern ones.
