A judicial commission report has implicated the Karnataka State Cricket Association, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and the police for security lapses contributing to the Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives during IPL victory celebrations. The report, submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, highlights failures in crowd control, coordination, and the issuance of physical tickets without digital options.
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The Delhi high court has restrained Patanjali from airing advertisements that allegedly disparage Dabur Chyawanprash. Justice Mini Pushkarna issued the order following Dabur's objection to an ad featuring Swami Ramdev questioning the authenticity of other Chyawanprash products.
Following Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's appearances, another cricketing icon joined the list of Indian cricket stars at Wimbledon. Rishabh Pant, Deepak Chahar, and Jaya Bhardwaj were also spotted, adding to the growing trend of Indian athletes attending the prestigious tournament alongside global sporting icons. Earlier, David Beckham and John Cena were also spotted in the Royal Box.
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Microsoft is restructuring its sales division to focus on artificial intelligence, leading to 9,000 job cuts. The company aims to become a leading AI firm by replacing traditional sales roles with technically skilled "solutions engineers." This shift involves streamlining sales efforts and consolidating solutions areas to better promote AI tools like Copilot.
India's Shubman Gill lauded Nitish Kumar Reddy's impressive bowling on Day 1 of the third Test at Lord's, even showcasing his Telugu skills with "Bagundi ra mawa." Reddy's spell proved crucial, dismissing Duckett and Crawley, transforming England's promising start into a shaky 44-2. Earlier, England captain Ben Stokes chose to bat first after winning the toss in favorable conditions.
Indian markets concluded the week with losses exceeding 1%, influenced by global tariff uncertainties and a tepid start to Q1 earnings. The Nifty50 breached its 20-day EMA, signaling potential consolidation. Investors will closely monitor upcoming Q1 earnings from major companies and key inflation data from India and the US for future direction.
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