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When Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014 for $19 billion, many observers struggled to understand the logic of paying such a staggering sum for a messaging service that generated little revenue.
When Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014 for $19 billion, many observers struggled to understand the logic of paying such a staggering sum for a messaging service that generated little revenue.
Parents of murder accused Siya Goyal have demanded the harshest punishment if their daughter is found guilty, while Pune Police claim she conspired with co-accused Chetan Chaudhary to kill businessman Ketan Agarwal.
Addressing the valedictory session, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev urged teachers to discharge their responsibilities with dedication, honesty and commitment.
According to Bhagwant Mann, Jagman Samra, a Canada-based aide of Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Badal, had shot his fake video.
Senior Congress leader V. M. Sudheeran on Thursday strongly opposed the party-led UDF government’s decision to slash sales taxes on low-alcohol beverages, publicly demanding that Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan withdraw the proposal from the upcoming Finance Bill.
Seven assembly seats across five states are seeing crucial bypoll results today after elections held in April. Key contests shaped by legacy, party prestige and multi-cornered fights could shift regional political dynamics.
With the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeking an unprecedented third consecutive term and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) pushing for a comeback, the day promises a decisive verdict in one of India’s most closely watched electoral battles.
Counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal is currently underway.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026: The counting of votes across all the 234 Assembly constituencies where polling was held on April 23 has begun.
Follow our live updates only on The Statesman for real-time results, constituency-wise trends, and key leads as they emerge across Assam. Stay with us throughout the day for verified updates.