Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, addressed concerns from news publishers about the impact of AI Overviews on their traffic. He defended Google's approach and highlighted the company's commitment to directing users to the web. Pichai challenged rival companies like Perplexity and OpenAI, asserting Google prioritizes sending traffic to websites more than others. He also acknowledged competition from ChatGPT.
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In a shocking announcement, Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket after a stellar 14-year career. AB de Villiers, a close friend, believes Kohli followed his heart. Kohli, 36, played 123 Tests, amassing 9,230 runs with 30 centuries. De Villiers acknowledged the void Kohli leaves, emphasizing his significant legacy in red-ball cricket.
Relentless rainfall has triggered devastating landslides and flash floods across five Northeastern states, resulting in at least 18 fatalities and widespread displacement. Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Sikkim are the most affected. The IMD has issued warnings for continued heavy rainfall, prompting disaster management authorities to ramp up relief efforts and evacuation measures.
Seven men, accused in a 2024 gang-rape case, were released on bail after 17 months and celebrated their return with a large vehicle procession, sparking public outrage. Videos showed them waving and their supporters cheering, leading to re-arrests for bail violations and an ongoing investigation. The incident, initially reported as moral policing, involved a 26-year-old woman who identified the accused.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane addressed the team's underwhelming IPL 2025 campaign, highlighting inconsistent batting. He defended Venkatesh Iyer amid scrutiny over his Rs 23.75 crore price tag. While KKR’s bowlers impressed, Rahane admitted the batting unit faltered under pressure.
Katie Miller, spokeswoman for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is leaving the White House to join Elon Musk's ventures after Musk's departure from his advisory role. This transition follows Musk's criticism of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," prompting responses from both Millers.
In Boulder, Colorado, several individuals sustained injuries in what the FBI is investigating as targeted terror attacks. A man allegedly threw Molotov cocktail-like devices near pro-Israeli demonstrators. While police have a suspect in custody, the Boulder police chief refutes the FBI's terror claim, citing the investigation's early stage.
In Bengaluru, a businessman named Shashank S. has accused a Zepto delivery agent, Vishnuvardhan, of physical assault following a dispute over a mismatched delivery address. The incident escalated when Shashank intervened in an argument between the delivery agent and his sister-in-law, resulting in the agent allegedly punching him and causing a skull fracture.
The Odisha government is reviewing Dara Singh's remission plea, convicted in the 1999 Graham Staines murder case, amidst legal complexities and multiple convictions. Discussions are ongoing, requiring Union government consultation, as the Supreme Court monitors the decision-making process.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar addressed the German Council, highlighting the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir as part of a broader pattern of cross-border terrorism aimed at destabilizing the region. He emphasized India's right to self-defense and the growing international support for its counterterrorism efforts, noting Germany's recognition of India's position.