The IPL final is set as Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, both seeking their first title, clash in Ahmedabad. PBKS, led by talismanic captain Shreyas Iyer, returns to the final after a decade. An emotional video message from Iyer's family, filled with Punjabi spirit, has boosted the team's morale.
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During a march in Colorado supporting Israeli hostages, a suspect attacked the group with a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails, injuring six people. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with victims suffering severe burns. The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted terror attack, identifying the suspect as Mohamed Sabry Solimanw, who allegedly shouted "Free Palestine" during the assault.
Delhi Police Special Cell apprehended their own Head Constable Khurshid on theft charges. Khurshid, previously stationed within the Special Cell, allegedly absconded with approximately Rs 51 lakh in cash and a significant quantity of jewellery from the cell's storage facility on Friday night.
In Delhi, a sextortion gang led by Jahid allegedly used AI and social media to blackmail vulnerable individuals. Jayshree lured victims, while others impersonated police. Another call center, managed by Ujjawal Pandey and Gaurav Barua, offered fake loans, extracting fees before cutting contact. Telecallers like Akshita, Dimple, and Pinki, under Dilshad Ali, posed as loan representatives, deceiving customers.
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.
Poonch Police have taken action against Ajaz Ahmad, a resident of Salian-Surankote, for allegedly misusing social media to disrupt peace and social harmony. Authorities stated that Ahmad has been placed under preventive detention to maintain law and order in the region.