An open letter signed by numerous startup founders and tech workers demands Sequoia Capital take action against partner Shaun Maguire for his Islamophobic remarks against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Maguire's comments sparked outrage, leading to calls for a public apology, investigation, and hate speech policies. Instead of apologizing, Maguire has doubled down, further escalating the controversy with divisive rhetoric.
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Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Elon Musk, threatening to withdraw federal subsidies from Musk's companies and suggesting he return to South Africa. This stems from Musk's criticism of the "Big Beautiful Bill," which Trump supports, and Musk's threat to form a new political party. Musk, in turn, advocates for eliminating all subsidies, even those benefiting his own ventures.
A 32-year-old doctor, Dr. Omkar Kavitake, associated with JJ Hospital, Mumbai, is feared drowned after reportedly jumping off the Atal Setu bridge on Monday night. Authorities were alerted by a motorist and CCTV footage confirmed the incident. Police located Dr. Kavitake's car and belongings, initiating a search operation. Despite ongoing efforts involving marine units and local vigilance, Dr.
In a controversial move, the UK government has abruptly ended two schemes that provided sanctuary to over 34,000 Afghans, sparking outrage. The closure affects the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). Critics, like Dr. Nooralhaq Nasimi, condemn the decision as discriminatory, highlighting the plight of vulnerable Afghans still in danger.
An Indian delegation officially presented Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bid emphasises the opportunity for young Indians to experience the Olympics at home, promoting the principle of global unity. However, the IOC has paused the host selection process for review due to members' concerns about involvement.
A Bengaluru civil engineer, Bhaskar, died after his wife, Shruthi, struck him with a wooden stick during a domestic dispute. Shruthi claims self-defense, alleging years of abuse and provocation after Bhaskar returned home intoxicated from an affair. The postmortem revealed blunt-force trauma. Shruthi is now in judicial custody, with police considering her claims.
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Akash Deep didn’t get his desired conditions in England. Excited to bowl with the Dukes ball on a juicy pitch, he instead replaced Jasprit Bumrah on a placid Edgbaston track, but he adapted and rattled England in both innings. His dismissal of Joe Root in the second innings showcased his class and the hard yards he has put in on flat Indian pitches in the Ranji Trophy.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is returning to Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor, marking a full circle in his career. After serving as Prime Minister during a turbulent period, Sunak will now advise on macroeconomic and geopolitical issues. Notably, his earnings will be donated to the Richmond Project, a charity he co-founded.