COMMONWEALTH

Election Day 2025 is on Tuesday, November 4, as millions of Americans vote in major state and local races, that includes governor elections in Virginia and New Jersey and mayoral elections in New York City, Boston, and Minneapolis. In California, ci...

Indian weightlifting champion Mirabai Chanu is gearing up for a new challenge as she prepares to compete in the 53kg division at the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The Australian stock market experienced a downturn on Tuesday. Investors showed caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision. Global economic signals were mixed. Droneshield Ltd and NEXTDC Ltd were among the top gainers. N...

The dollar held near a three-month high as a divided Federal Reserve reduced interest rate cut expectations. Investors are awaiting the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy meeting, where rates are likely to remain unchanged. Meanwhile, the yen weaken...

As Election Day 2025 approaches, all eyes are on Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic frontrunner for New York City mayor who gained fame following the defeat of Andrew Cuomo in the primaries. If victorious, Mamdani would introduce a new first...

India can unlock a trillion-dollar economic opportunity by embedding accessibility into its infrastructure from the start. Sminu Jindal emphasizes this for upcoming events and mass gatherings. Accessibility benefits everyone, not just those with dis...

Midterm and Local Elections 2025: Citizens across several states cast ballots on Tuesday, November 4. Key elections include mayoral contests in New York City and mayoral and legislative races in Michigan and Minnesota. Texans vote on constitutional ...

India faces South Africa in the Women's World Cup final, aiming to end their ICC trophy drought. Riding on strong performances, both teams are set for a historic clash. A victory could significantly boost women's cricket in India, inspiring a new ge...

The dollar strengthened on Thursday. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated a potential pause in rate cuts. This pushed the yen to an eight-month low. Markets await the Bank of Japan's policy decision. A meeting between US President Donald Tr...

Asian stocks showed mixed movement. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that further interest rate cuts are not guaranteed. This led investors to adjust their expectations for easing. Markets are now awaiting policy signals from the Bank o...

The dollar weakened as central banks prepare for meetings. Investors watch President Donald Trump's Asia tour for a trade deal with China. The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates. The Bank of Japan and European Central Bank also hold meeting...

U.S. stocks hit records as S&P 500 rose to all-time high on Friday. Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq have rallied last week.

Rohit Sharma's cricket statistics against Australia include 1,071 ODI runs in Australia, 2,488 total ODI runs in 44 matches, 408 Test runs in seven matches, and 392 T20I runs in 22 matches. Records exclude third Adelaide Oval match

A crucial week for the US stock rally unfolds with major tech earnings, a likely Federal Reserve rate cut, and escalating US-China trade tensions. Investors are keenly watching corporate results, particularly from tech giants, and the Fed's forward ...

Governor Maura Healey warns that over 1 million Massachusetts residents may lose food stamp benefits if the US government shutdown continues past November 1, 2025. Federal funding for SNAP is insufficient, and the state cannot match the monthly fede...

IIT Kharagpur is introducing alternative admission pathways for its BTech and BS programs, moving beyond JEE Advanced rank. The institute aims to attract diverse talent through Sports Excellence Admission and Science Olympiad Excellence Admissions, ...

The US dollar held steady as investors awaited inflation data, with a rate cut expected next week. Meanwhile, the yen weakened on inflation concerns, while the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting offered little hope for trade war resolution. New sanctions on ...

Foo Fighters have revealed a 2026 North American stadium tour, covering the U.S. and Canada in August and September. This makes their first significant run since 2024’s Everything or Nothing at All Tour. Supporting performers are Queens of the Stone...

Ahmedabad has been recommended as the host city for the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking India's second time hosting the event. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted this as a proud moment for the nation, attributing it to Pr...