Sunder Pichai, the CEO of Google, thinks Lionel Messi is the greatest player. He admires Cristiano Ronaldo's commitment. Pichai watched Messi play in San Jose. He says leading Google is like coaching top football clubs. Pichai focuses on important decisions. He tunes out unnecessary distractions. He compares it to managing a sports team during a bad season.
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India's Test tour of England marks a generational shift as KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill shoulder the batting responsibilities in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rahul aims for consistency, while Jaiswal faces his biggest challenge yet.
Pete Carroll, the NFL's oldest coach, emphasizes competition and depth over relying on a single player. He instills pressure in rookies by making them feel constantly observed, pushing them to perform at their best. Carroll praises veteran Raheem Mostert and rookie Ashton Jeanty, excited about their potential contributions to the team's running back rotation.
Industrialist Sunjay Kapur's funeral will be held in New Delhi today, June 19, with final rites at 5 PM at Lodhi Road Cremation Ground. A prayer meet is scheduled for June 22 at the Taj Palace Hotel. Kapur, 53, passed away on June 12 in London, reportedly from a heart attack.
In Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, a 50-year-old farmer is in critical condition after a snake bit his tongue while he attempted to kiss it for a video. The incident occurred when Jitendra Kumar, reportedly intoxicated, rescued the snake and tried to film a stunt. He is currently in the ICU, with villagers confirming the incident.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 'targeted military operation' against Iran, dubbed "Rising Lion," aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The strikes, which targeted key facilities like Natanz and nuclear scientists, come amid escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions and stalled negotiations with the United States.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav affirmed the INDIA bloc's unity, confirming their joint participation in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. He accused the BJP of internal discord and manipulating upcoming panchayat polls. Yadav also pledged a caste-based census if his party forms the government, criticising the BJP's governance and asserting the SP-Congress alliance's success in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
WV Raman draws parallels between the young Indian squad led by Shubman Gill and the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning team, highlighting the advantage of low expectations. The former India cricketer also emphasises on the importance of support for the new captain, Shubman Gill, and strategic role allocation within the team.
The Consortium of NLUs has released the third and final CLAT UG 2025 merit list on June 20, 2025, at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Shortlisted candidates must pay the Rs 20,000 confirmation fee by June 23 and complete university fee payment by June 27. The merit list includes NLU-wise closing ranks and candidate details. With no further centralised counselling rounds, remaining admissions may proceed through institute-level counselling at individual NLUs.
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered that state-backed Chinese groups have been infiltrating Russian networks since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict, all in pursuit of sensitive military data. Although the two nations maintain a 'no-limits' partnership, a leaked FSB document indicates Russia's increasing unease regarding Chinese surveillance activities, even categorizing China as a potential adversary.