South Africa defeated Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, ending Australia's decade-long unbeaten streak in ICC tournament finals. This defeat marks only Australia's fourth loss in 14 global finals over 50 years.
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Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, experiments with AI coding tools. He uses Cursor and Replit for "vibe coding". This involves building webpages using natural language prompts. Pichai believes AI will reshape work. He sees AI augmenting engineers' capabilities. This allows them to focus on creativity. Pichai addresses concerns about Google's AI strategy. He views AI as a tool to boost productivity.
Google is offering buyouts to thousands of U.S. employees across various divisions, including Search and core engineering, as part of cost-cutting measures amid significant AI investments. The "Voluntary Exit Program" aims to provide a supportive exit for employees who feel misaligned with the company's strategy or are struggling to meet expectations.
Election Commission officials have strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims of "fixing" the Maharashtra polls, dismissing them as absurd and disrespectful to the electoral process. The EC emphasized the transparency of the elections, highlighting the involvement of Congress's own booth level agents in the process.
A UN report reveals India's declining fertility rate alongside barriers to reproductive freedom, creating a "high-low duality." While some states grapple with unintended pregnancies due to limited access and gender norms, others face below-replacement fertility driven by financial constraints and work-life conflicts. The focus should shift to fulfilling reproductive goals by empowering individuals to make informed choices.
Hillang Yajik from Arunachal Pradesh made history by winning a gold medal in the Women's Model Physique category at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Bhutan. She also secured a silver medal. Yajik is the first woman athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to achieve this feat in an international physique sports tournament.
Shreyas Iyer continues his impressive captaincy, leading SoBo Mumbai Falcons to the T20 Mumbai League 2025 final, marking his fourth final in just over a year. This golden run includes an IPL triumph with KKR, a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title with Mumbai, and leading Punjab Kings to an IPL final.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar are summoned to Delhi by Rahul Gandhi for a damage-control meeting following the Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 RCB fans. The Congress party faces criticism for allegedly shifting blame, prompting the high command to seek a detailed briefing on the administration's response.
In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched a significant attack on Iran, targeting nuclear and military facilities, resulting in explosions in Tehran. The strikes reportedly killed a top Revolutionary Guard leader and nuclear scientists. Prime Minister Netanyahu asserted the operation aimed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
In a stunning operation, Israeli forces launched a surprise assault on Iran, targeting key military and nuclear sites. The attack, aided by covert Mossad operations, involved smuggled weapons and internal sabotage, crippling Iranian defenses. Explosions rocked Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom, resulting in significant damage and the deaths of high-ranking Iranian officials.