Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma, a badminton player from Punjab, made history at the US Open 2025, becoming the youngest Indian to reach a BWF World Tour Final. Despite losing to Beiwen Zhang, Sharma's impressive run, defeating higher-ranked opponents, inspires many. She balances rigorous training with her studies, fueled by her mother's support.
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Following Shefali Jariwala's unexpected death, her husband Parag Tyagi faced criticism for walking their dog, Simba. Paras, a close friend, defended Parag, explaining the deep bond they shared with their pet, who is considered a family member. The dog's distress and Parag's increased responsibility towards the aging pet highlight the profound loss felt in their home.
Chirag Paswan, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief and Union Minister, declared his candidacy for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, vowing to champion the state's future. He pledged to fulfill his father's vision of 'Bihar first, Bihari first' and advocated for a domicile policy in government jobs to benefit the state's youth, a stance differing from other NDA members.
The Supreme Court is now hearing a challenge to the Election Commission's directive for Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Bihar, just before elections. Association for Democratic Reforms argues this could disenfranchise lakhs of marginalized voters, violating free and fair election principles.
Congress leader Ajoy Kumar triggered controversy by mistakenly referring to Sikkim as a neighboring nation while criticizing the government's foreign policy. The BJP seized on the remark, accusing the Congress of divisive politics and insulting the Northeast. Kumar apologized for the error but questioned the BJP's focus on real issues.
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Despite opposition concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement, the Election Commission (EC) is proceeding with Bihar's special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. CEC Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the exercise's transparency and adherence to constitutional and legal frameworks, aiming to include all eligible citizens.
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the CA May 2025 exam results for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels on July 6. Students can access their scorecards on the official ICAI websites, which include subject-wise marks and pass/fail status. Qualifying candidates advance to the next stage, while others can apply for revaluation or re-appear.
Apple is contemplating a significant change in its AI strategy by exploring partnerships with Anthropic or OpenAI to enhance Siri, potentially diminishing its reliance on in-house AI models. These discussions aim to integrate advanced language models like Claude or ChatGPT into Siri, running on Apple's cloud infrastructure while prioritizing user privacy.