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Bihar’s first election phase saw a record 64.66% voter turnout, with enthusiastic participation from women. Despite peaceful polling, stray incidents of violence and accusations between leaders, including deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha and RJD MLC Ajay Kumar, were reported. Prashant Kishor’s party also made its presence felt, advocating for prohibition law repeal. Source link

US Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariffs Source link

Mumbai: Two dead, three injured after being hit by train near Sandhurst Road railway station Source link

Veteran Democrat Nancy Pelosi, 85, announced she will not seek re-election to Congress after four decades, concluding her term as the first female Speaker of the House. Her departure follows a significant political victory with California’s congressional map reshaping. Pelosi’s influential career included steering major legislation and leading impeachments of Donald Trump. Source link

Godman Asaram has been granted six months’ bail by the Gujarat high court for medical treatment, mirroring a similar bail granted by the Rajasthan high court. He is serving a life sentence in the Gujarat case for raping a disciple between 2001 and 2006. Asaram also faces a life sentence in a separate rape case […]

Pakistan has reportedly violated the ceasefire by firing into Afghanistan, even as officials meet in Istanbul for renewed talks with Taliban representatives. This comes after a previous agreement for a ceasefire and a monitoring mechanism, following deadly border clashes. The ongoing discussions aim to de-escalate tensions between the neighbours. Source link

India secured an unassailable 2-1 series lead against Australia with a commanding 48-run victory in the fourth T20I. A disciplined bowling attack, spearheaded by Washington Sundar’s exceptional death overs, stifled Australia’s chase after they were set a target of 168. This win highlights India’s composure and adaptability under captain Suryakumar Yadav. Source link

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang clarified remarks, stating China is ‘nanoseconds behind America’ in AI, not winning the race. He emphasized America’s need to lead by engaging global developers, including those in China. Despite a US-China trade truce, President Trump indicated advanced Nvidia chips would be reserved for US companies, potentially limiting China’s access to cutting-edge […]

Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten century was the highlight for India A on Day 1 against South Africa A, rescuing the team from a precarious 59/4. His resilient 132, including a vital partnership with Kuldeep Yadav, propelled India A to 255 all out. Jurel’s performance underscores his growing reputation as a dependable middle-order batter. Source link

Be Nitish, Tejashwi or PK for a minute — can you win Bihar? Source link