Vinod Khosla urges Google to significantly increase investment in Waymo, its autonomous vehicle subsidiary, suggesting the robotaxi market's revenue potential could surpass Google's search business. Waymo's market share in San Francisco has grown rapidly, surpassing Lyft in bookings and poised to overtake Uber, demonstrating the viability and scalability of self-driving technology.
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A deadly dispute over sand dumping in Ahiyapur village, Buxar, Bihar, resulted in the death of three brothers and critical injuries to two others following a gunfight. The violence, allegedly linked to a former district board member, sparked outrage and road blockades by villagers demanding immediate arrests. Authorities have assured strict action, but the assailants remain at large.
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Ricky Ponting lauded Shreyas Iyer's captaincy after Punjab Kings secured a top-two finish after the league stage, emphasising Iyer's leadership and the team's investment in him. Ponting acknowledged Marco Jansen's absence due to the WTC final but expressed confidence in the team's depth. He also praised young opener Priyansh Arya's impactful performance.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella attributed recent layoffs to reorganization rather than performance, impacting even product development roles. The company is aggressively pushing its Copilot AI assistants, securing a significant deal with Barclays for 100,000 licenses. While adoption is growing, some clients are proceeding cautiously, awaiting clearer returns on Microsoft's AI investments.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan is considering a return to Bihar state politics, driven by his commitment to the state's development. Despite securing a third term as Lok Sabha MP, Paswan feels he can better serve Bihar by focusing on state-level issues.
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Madras High Court has put a hold on the suspension of a Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development student who was penalized for painting 'Jai Bhim' and 'Free Palestine' graffiti in his hostel room. Justice T V Thamilselvi instructed the institute to allow the student, S Aslam, to attend exams and participate in the internship program.
Amidst the Trump administration's restrictive policies, Indian students aspiring to study in the US face uncertainty, with visa interviews paused and social media scrutiny increased. Many are altering online presence, seeking guidance, and exploring alternative academic paths in Britain and Singapore. Despite the challenges, American universities continue to attract top Indian talent, producing global leaders.
Russia is urging India to revive the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral mechanism, following the resolution of the India-China border standoff in Ladakh. Sergey Lavrov believes that an understanding has been reached between India and China to ease border tensions, making it an opportune time to restart the RIC troika.