Google CEO Sundar Pichai refuted Apple's claim of declining Safari search volumes, asserting that Google is experiencing overall query growth, including on Apple devices. Pichai highlighted the increasing query growth from AI Overviews and emphasized Google's commitment to directing traffic to the web, challenging other companies in the search space.
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In a crucial Qualifier 2 clash for a spot in the IPL 2025 final, Punjab Kings' Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Iyer's decision was influenced by overcast conditions and the expectation of dew later in the evening.
A tragic incident unfolded in the Gaza Strip as at least 21 individuals lost their lives and 175 sustained injuries while seeking aid from an Israeli-backed foundation. Witnesses reported Israeli forces opened fire on crowds near the distribution site, though the Israeli military acknowledged only firing warning shots.
Mario Nawfal shared a Newsweek excerpt revealing Russia's plummeting birth rate, hitting a 200-year low, now deemed a state secret. Elon Musk responded, noting that declining birth rates are a global issue. Russia is implementing measures like banning 'childfree ideology' and offering incentives to boost its population, which could drop significantly by 2045.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film 'Spirit,' starring Prabhas, faces controversy after Deepika Padukone's exit and Triptii Dimri's casting. Vanga accused an unnamed actor of violating an NDA and playing "dirty PR games," hinting at Padukone. Reports suggest Padukone's demands and discomfort with the script led to her departure.
Donald Trump received temporary approval to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers, following a federal trade court ruling that deemed his sweeping levies on foreign imports unlawful. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has paused the trade court's decision while the White House appeals.
India's economy exceeded expectations with a 7.4% growth in the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25. However, the full fiscal year GDP growth is provisionally estimated at 6.5%, marking a four-year low compared to previous years.
CPI (Maoist) has accused insiders within its Maad-based formations, particularly PLGA Company No. 7, of betraying their chief Basavaraju, leading to his death in Narayanpur. The group's Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) cited compromised elements and surrenders for providing intelligence to the Chhattisgarh Police.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests Apple would find it more profitable to absorb a 25% tariff on US-bound iPhones than to relocate assembly lines to the US. Kuo highlights Trump's repeated targeting of Apple as a significant concern, urging the company to prioritize avoiding or delaying higher iPhone tariffs through negotiation.
NSA Ajit Doval will not attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Moscow this week due to a seasonal flu. Despite his absence, he intends to advance bilateral security discussions with Russia soon. The event, chaired by Sergei Shoigu, has invited over 150 countries, including Pakistan, and various international organizations.