India's ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from the hospital in Sydney after a week-long stay, including time in the ICU, following a fall during a match. He will remain in Sydney for follow-up care for the next seven to ten days, prioritising his complete well-being over an immediate return to cricket.
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US President Trump's order for nuclear weapons system tests sparked global concern about a return to nuclear explosions. Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified these are non-nuclear system tests, not detonations, aimed at modernizing the arsenal. This follows Trump's statement about resuming testing on an equal basis with other nations, despite a decades-long moratorium.
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Reliance Jio is offering 18 months of free Gemini 2.5 AI Pro access, valued at over Rs 35,000, intensifying competition with Airtel's Perplexity AI Pro and OpenAI's free ChatGPT Go for Indian users. These initiatives aim to democratize AI and capture the growing Indian market by providing premium AI model access.
8th Pay Commission salary hike news: Central government employees and pensioners have reason to cheer as the Cabinet approves the terms of reference for the 8th Pay Commission. New salary and pension levels are expected to be effective from January 1, 2026. The commission will assess pay structures and post-retirement benefits, with its report due in 12-18 months.
A tragic road accident occurred near Chevella in Telangana's Vikarabad district when a gravel-laden truck collided head-on with an RTC bus. At least 16 people, including the truck driver and bus passengers, died in the devastating crash. The impact caused the gravel to spill onto passengers, and authorities are working to rescue the injured and divert traffic.
Effective November 1, 2025, Aadhaar updates for name, address, and mobile number can be initiated online via the myAadhaar portal, eliminating the need for in-person visits for many demographic changes. Biometric updates still require a visit to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra. The UIDAI has also revised fee structures and emphasized timely PAN-Aadhaar linkage.
A Moradabad madrassa official was arrested after a father alleged his 13-year-old daughter was denied admission without a "virginity certificate." The school's admission in-charge and principal reportedly demanded a medical test, abused the student's mother, and took money for a transfer certificate that was never issued. An FIR has been filed under relevant sections of the law.