PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel argues that Silicon Valley's experiment with remote work revealed widespread unproductivity, leading to mass layoffs. He claims many remote workers weren't actually working, and companies ultimately dismissed them with little impact on operations.
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US sprinter and two-time Olympic medalist, Fred Kerley, was arrested in South Florida following an altercation with the police. In the incident, caught on body camera, police subdued Kerley with a Taser after he resisted arrest. He faces charges of battery, resisting an officer, and disorderly conduct.
Rohit Sharma, facing a rough patch as Test captain and batter, has to regain his form by scoring runs in domestic cricket, suggests former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar. He says Rohit must showcase his hunger to play Test cricket like Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahane, who continue to perform in domestic matches despite being out of favour for the Indian team.
Punjab BJP media in-charge Vineet Joshi accused AAP of influencing young voters through exam questions highlighting AAP policies. AAP rebutted the allegation, calling it baseless and accused BJP of creating controversy. Joshi cited a Class XII political science question from March 4, while AAP stated that such questions are typical in political science exams.
A 25-year-old man, Nikesh Shinde, allegedly murdered his former girlfriend, Jagruti Satve, by slashing her throat at her home in New Panvel. After the attack, he attempted suicide but survived and is now recuperating in the hospital. The police reported that the man was upset over their breakup and suspected her of seeing another man.
The Delhi government's scrapped 2021-22 excise policy led to losses exceeding Rs 2,000 crore due to weak policy and poor implementation, according to a CAG report. Violations in licensing and ignored expert recommendations were cited. The policy's irregularities resulted in a revenue loss and have sparked major political controversy, highlighting mismanagement and alleged corruption.
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has lauded Virat Kohli as the greatest cricketer of this generation, surpassing Babar Azam, Steve Smith, and Joe Root. Amir emphasized Kohli's match-winning abilities across formats and his remarkable decade-long consistency after a challenging 2014 England tour.
Loco pilots of Western Railway averted two lion-train collisions in two days, saving eight lions near Pipavav and Dhari. The Bhavnagar division, emphasizing wildlife protection, saved 104 lions this year. An intruder detection system, similar to technology used for bullet trains, is being implemented to prevent future incidents.