Coldplay began their 'Music of the Spheres' tour in Mumbai with a grand show. Unfortunately, fan Prachi Singh missed it because her concert tickets were mistakenly thrown away by her maid. Prachi shared her distress on Instagram, leading to mixed reactions from social media users.
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R Ashwin, 38, recently retired from international cricket citing a lack of creative satisfaction. He plans to continue club cricket, including the IPL. Ashwin expressed gratitude for the game and overwhelming support post-retirement, including calls from legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev. The cricketer visualizes more creativity in his future endeavors.
A commercial aircraft with 181 people crashed at Muan airport, South Korea. The accident happened during landing when the aircraft encountered birds, causing landing gear problems. 23 individuals were either injured or killed, and evacuation operations are underway with emergency services present at the scene.
A Class IX student, Kandaguru, 14, died after a scuffle over a bus seat with another student near Edappadi in Salem. The altercation led to Kandaguru falling and hitting his head, resulting in critical injuries. Despite being treated in a hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. The police have registered a case against the other boy.
The European Space Agency's satellite images reveal the astounding transformation of Prayagraj, India, for the 2025 Mahakumbh, attended by millions of pilgrims. Large-scale infrastructure, including temporary shelters, bridges, and hospitals, was set up over 40 square kilometers. This festival, recognized by UNESCO, highlights India's rich cultural heritage and the spiritual significance of the sacred ritual of bathing.
Kendrick Perkins, an NBA analyst, compared the Golden State Warriors' acquisition of Jimmy Butler to landing Nicki Minaj instead of Beyonce or Taylor Swift. This comment caused backlash. Perkins later apologized on social media. His statement about the Warriors' ceiling with Butler prompted a lively debate about different superstars in the music industry.
Violence has surged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the M23 rebel group seizing Goma, leading to mass instability. The jailbreak of over 4,000 inmates and attacks on embassies have intensified the chaos. Rwanda’s controversial involvement and the struggle over resource-rich territories exacerbate the conflict, risking broader regional unrest and severe humanitarian consequences.
Nandan Nilekani believes India is making significant strides in AI, emphasizing the need to scale national initiatives rather than focusing solely on developing large AI models. He cautioned that integrating AI into everyday systems requires substantial effort and workflow reengineering.
Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams returned to Earth after an extended nine-month stay in space, experiencing various physiological changes due to the absence of gravity. They are undergoing rehabilitation exercises to restore their health, and post-landing procedures include medical supervision and monitoring at Johnson Space Center.
In Pune, veteran leader Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar appeared together at the Vasantdada Sugar Institute meeting, marking their second joint appearance in a week. Previously seen at the '2025 Agriculture Festival', their public presence hints at reconciliation despite past political rifts. Ajit visited Sharad's Delhi residence recently to celebrate his birthday.