As NHL free agency nears, speculation about Mitch Marner’s future intensifies. A new report claims Marner and his wife, Stephanie Marner were seen looking at homes in Las Vegas, adding fuel to the rumors. With cap-space moves and trade whispers surrounding the Golden Knights, the possibility of a Vegas relocation is gaining momentum.
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Microsoft is planning another round of layoffs within its Xbox division next week, marking the fourth major reduction in 18 months. This decision follows increasing pressure to boost profit margins, particularly after the $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. The cuts are part of a broader company-wide reorganisation, with thousands of jobs potentially affected across various departments.
Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil drew against world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online chess tournament, showcasing his impressive skills. While Aarit competed in Georgia, V Pranav secured first place in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' event. Carlsen also achieved a historic 2900 rating in freestyle chess, surpassing his previous classical peak and demonstrating his dominance in the chess world.
In a public plea, Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian has urged Vladimir Kramnik, a former World Champion, to reconcile amidst a defamation lawsuit. Aronian's letter, shared on social media, expresses deep respect for Kramnik, acknowledging his significant influence. This follows Kramnik's lawsuit against Chessdom, GM David Navara, and others, stemming from disputes over alleged online cheating.
Following Iran's missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, President Trump is in the Situation Room with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General John Caine. The team is actively monitoring the escalating situation as tensions rise in the Gulf region.
Tata Consultancy Services is investing heavily in expansion. New campuses and office spaces are planned across India. Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Kochi are key locations. The company aims to boost delivery capacity. This move signals confidence in India's tech talent. TCS reported strong financial results for FY25. Headcount also increased with new hires and promotions.
The US embassy in India has announced that applicants for F, M, and J non-immigrant visas must now make their social media accounts public. This new guideline aims to help U.S. officials verify the identity and eligibility of visa applicants during the security screening process. The embassy stated this change is necessary to facilitate vetting and establish admissibility under U.S.
During the first Test at Headingley, Mohammed Siraj and Harry Brook engaged in a heated exchange after Brook hit consecutive boundaries. Siraj responded with aggression, but Brook remained unfazed, continuing his aggressive play. Brook's innings ended at 99, caught out just short of a century, as England took a narrow lead.
Nitish Kumar, Bihar's chief minister, has declared an increase to the state's Social Security Pension Scheme. The monthly pension will rise from Rs 400 to Rs 1100. This benefits elderly citizens, persons with disabilities, and widowed women. The revised scheme starts in July. The government will directly transfer the funds to beneficiaries' accounts monthly.
KL Rahul prioritised national duty, choosing to prepare for the England Test series soon after becoming a father. He aimed to lead the team in the absence of senior players. Rahul's commitment was evident as he played an unofficial Test, scoring a century. He opened alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal and scored another century in the first Test.
In a joint operation in Basantgarh, the Indian army and Jammu and Kashmir police neutralized a terrorist. Operation Bihali was launched based on intelligence inputs, leading to the encirclement of four Jaish-e-Mohammad militants who were under surveillance for a year. Despite challenging weather conditions, security forces continue search operations to neutralize the remaining terrorists.