Karnataka 1st PUC result 2026 announced by KSEAB

KSEAB Karnataka 1st PUC result 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has announced the Karnataka 1st PUC Result 2026 for students who appeared in the Class 11 annual examinations. The results were declared today, March 31, 2026, and are now accessible through the official results portal.Students from affiliated institutions can view and download their digital marks memo online. Officials confirmed that scorecards for all candidates have been uploaded on the website, enabling simultaneous access across the state.How to check marks memo onlineCandidates can obtain their Karnataka 1st PUC marks memo by following a defined process on the official portal. Students must visit result.proed.in and locate the link titled “1st PUC Annual Exam Result 2026”.After selecting the link, they are required to enter specific credentials. These include the SAT or Vismithra registration number, enrolment number, or subject combination, along with the date of birth. Once submitted, the marks memo will appear on the screen.Students are instructed to download and retain a copy of the document. The board has advised candidates to verify all details mentioned in the marks statement, including subject-wise scores and overall result status, and report any discrepancies if found.Re-evaluation process and scrutiny windowThe board will provide an opportunity for students to apply for re-evaluation or answer script scrutiny. This option is intended for those seeking a review of their marks after the initial declaration.Applications for re-evaluation must be submitted within the timeline specified by the board. Further details regarding fees, procedures and deadlines are expected to be issued through official notifications.• Direct link to check and downlaod the KSEAB Karnataka 1st PUC result 2026Supplementary exams expected in coming monthsStudents who do not secure passing marks in one or more subjects will be eligible to appear for supplementary examinations. The Karnataka 1st PUC Supplementary Exam 2026 schedule has not yet been released.However, past academic patterns indicate that such examinations are usually conducted in the months following the main results. In the previous cycle, supplementary exams were held between May 20 and May 31.Candidates are advised to monitor official updates regarding examination dates and application procedures. Meanwhile, students should keep printed copies of their online marks memo until original documents are distributed by their respective colleges.

The brand-new Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur provides the backdrop as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) welcome the Gujarat Titans (GT) for the fourth fixture of IPL 2026.

Both franchises carry significant chips on their shoulders this season. For Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings, it’s a quest for redemption following their agonizing 6-run defeat in the 2025 final. Conversely, Shubman Gill’s Titans are hungry to recapture the relentless consistency that marked their debut seasons.

Captain Iyer commands a largely stable roster. However, with Lockie Ferguson sidelined due to a delayed arrival, the pace attack will likely rely on either Xavier Bartlett or Marco Jansen to spearhead the overseas bowling department.

The visitors have added serious muscle to their bowling unit by signing Mohammed Siraj and the experienced Jason Holder. Despite these changes, their greatest strength remains the opening duo of Gill and 2025 Orange Cap holder Sai Sudharsan, widely regarded as the most formidable pair in the competition.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch report

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur continues to provide a well-balanced surface that facilitates a gripping contest between bat and ball. Characterized by its sand-based outfield and advanced herringbone drainage system, the pitch offers reliable bounce and excellent carry for fast bowlers, especially during the initial Powerplay overs. As the match unfolds, the track typically slows down, granting spinners the opportunity to find significant grip and turn. Given that par scores generally hover between 180 and 200 and with dew likely to influence play during the second innings, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.

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New Chandigarh Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for New Chandigarh on match day, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, indicates a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C, with a 10% chance of rain during both day and night. Currently, conditions are mostly cloudy with a temperature of 28°C and 39% humidity, while the wind is blowing from the northwest at 5 mph. For the evening period, the sky is expected to transition to clear conditions, accompanied by a northwest wind at 6 mph and a humidity level of 36%. With the UV index peaking at 4 during the day, fans can expect a relatively dry and pleasant evening for cricket, as the minimal precipitation probability suggests the match is unlikely to face significant weather interruptions.

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Asian shares on Tuesday recorded their steepest fall since 2022, as the Middle East war completed a month, fuelling fears of higher inflation and slower economic growth.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.55 per cent and was on track for a monthly decline of more than 12 per cent, marking its worst performance since September 2022.Japan’s Nikkei dropped 0.93 per cent and was set to lose 12.6 per cent for the month, while South Korea’s Kospi was headed for a decline of over 17 per cent, its sharpest fall since 2008, according to Reuters. The sell-off capped a volatile month across global markets, with investors rattled by escalating tensions and repeated attacks in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran. “It appears markets have gone from just mechanically trading headlines into a little bit more of a fear mode, taking risk off the table,” said Vishnu Varathan, head of macro research for Asia ex-Japan at Mizuho.Investor sentiment briefly improved after a report said US President Donald Trump was open to ending the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. US futures recovered early losses, with Nasdaq futures rising 0.34 per cent and S&P 500 futures gaining 0.4 per cent.Despite this, oil prices remained elevated, with Brent crude hovering near $115 per barrel and on course for a record monthly surge of nearly 59 per cent.Rising energy prices have intensified inflation concerns, particularly for Asian economies that rely heavily on Middle East oil. Analysts warned that if oil prices remain elevated, the focus could soon shift from inflation risks to slowing growth.Bond markets also came under pressure as expectations of prolonged higher interest rates gained traction. The Federal Reserve is now widely expected to keep rates unchanged this year, compared to earlier bets on rate cuts before the conflict began.Meanwhile, the US dollar strengthened, emerging as a key safe-haven asset amid the uncertainty, while gold prices also edged higher as investors sought refuge from market volatility.

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL)

NEW CHANDIGARH: The nets at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium here on Monday told you everything you needed to know, if you were paying attention.Shubman Gill was at it for over an hour. Unhurried, precise, that characteristic backfoot game of his flowing like something rehearsed in dreams. Kagiso Rabada came at him, then Mohammed Siraj, then Prasidh Krishna, and yes, there were the occasional plays-and-misses that reminded you he is human after all. But mostly it was Gill doing what Gill does: timing the ball in a delectable way. When he shifted to range hitting, the intent was clear. The Gujarat Titans captain is not playing this IPL just to be consistent. He has heard the noise.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Just adjacent to those nets Shreyas Iyer was operating with no enclosure at all. No nets. Just the open sky and balls disappearing into stands with alarming regularity. A couple of them landed in the midst of the journalists watching. Close shaves. Shreyas barely noticed. He went back to what he has come here to do: hit the ball very, very hard.Two batters. Two captains. Both consistently, almost stubbornly, ignored by the national selectors. Tuesday’s IPL game between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans has the charge of men with something to prove.ALSO READ: PBKS vs GT – Team prediction, head-to-head, pitch report, Mullanpur weather updateIyer’s story is the more maddening of the two to tell. He has now led three different franchises to an IPL final — Delhi in 2020, Kolkata to the title in 2024 and Punjab to the summit clash last season. Last year, he scored 604 runs at a strike-rate north of 175, the best among the season’s top 10 run-getters. Iyer last played a T20I for India in Dec 2023.Punjab Kings won’t need reminding of what their captain brings to the table. But they will need to ensure the rest of the batting fires with him. “The level of play that we saw from Shreyas (Iyer) last year with the bat was probably as good as he’s ever had in an IPL, and I can just see that hunger in his eyes probably burning more than ever now,” Punjab head coach Ricky Ponting said on Monday.Gill’s case is different in texture. His runs have never been the issue. Since 2023, only Virat Kohli has scored more in the IPL. The question has always been strike-rate, intent, the willingness to go over the top early. Last season, a strike rate of 155-plus showed movement in the right direction.With Matthew Hayden coming in as Gujarat’s batting coach, the conversation around Gill’s six-hitting will only grow louder.

Iran’s Fatah-III short-range ballistic missile; THAAD missile defence system

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has seen the principal actors—the United States-Israel on one side and Iran on the other side—deploy a wide range of weapon systems. The conflict entered its 32nd day on Tuesday, having begun on February 28 with coordinated US-Israeli strikes across Iran. The attacks triggered a swift and forceful retaliation from the Islamic Republic, escalating tensions across the region.Click here for live war updatesBallistic missilesBased on their range, ballistic missiles are typically classified into four categories: short-range (less than 1,000 kilometres), medium-range (1,000–3,000 kilometres), intermediate-range (3,000–5,500 kilometres), and long-range or intercontinental (greater than 5,500 kilometres). They are initially powered by one or more rocket stages, after which they follow an unpowered, arcing trajectory that carries them upward before descending toward their targets. These missiles can be equipped with either conventional or nuclear warheads.Also Read: Trump shares video of massive explosions in Iran’s Isfahan following US-Israeli strikes; bunker-busters used?A ballistic missile’s flight consists of three phases: the boost phase (from launch until the rocket burns out and powered flight ends), the midcourse phase (when the missile travels along its highest trajectory before beginning descent), and the terminal phase (starting with the re-entry of warheads into the Earth’s atmosphere and ending in impact or detonation).As per the Arms Control Association, as of August 2023, 31 countries, including India, possess ballistic missile capabilities.THAADWhile Iran has largely relied on its arsenal of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles, the US has sought to counter these threats primarily using systems such as the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), a missile-based defence shield designed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles in their final phase of flight.As a result, THAAD installations have themselves become prime targets for Iranian strikes, given their critical role in protecting strategic assets and neutralising incoming missile attacks.

THAAD

The Lockheed Martin-developed THAAD is described as a “key element” of America’s ballistic missile defence architecture. The system uses interceptor missiles equipped with “hit-to-kill” technology and can engage incoming threats at ranges of around 150–200 kilometres.A single THAAD battery is operated by roughly 90 personnel and includes six truck-mounted launchers carrying a total of 48 interceptor missiles (eight per launcher). It is also supported by an Army/Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance and Control Mode 2 (AN/TPY-2) radar, along with a Tactical Fire Control and Communications unit.The US Army currently operates eight THAAD batteries. The system has also been deployed overseas, including in West Asia, where the ongoing conflict has underscored its strategic importance, with missiles moved from other theatres such as the Korean peninsula.THAAD vs Iran’s ballistic missilesTHAAD is designed to counter short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. During the ongoing Operation Fury, the system has worked in tandem with other missile defence platforms, such as the Patriot, reportedly achieving interception rates of over 90% against Iranian missiles and drones, particularly in the UAE.However, Tehran has claimed that it has damaged or destroyed several THAAD batteries, reducing the system’s overall effectiveness. Another concern is that the high rate of interceptor use during Operation Fury may have significantly depleted the stockpiles.