Amidst escalating tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Amazon is navigating challenges to shield consumers from rising costs. CEO Andy Jassy acknowledges the strain on businesses, anticipating price increases from third-party sellers. Amazon is strategically mitigating impact through bulk purchases and renegotiated contracts, while observing early signs of consumer stockpiling in response to expected price hikes.
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The Border-Gavaskar series is level at 1-1 as India and Australia head to The Gabba for a crucial third Test. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form is under scrutiny, mirroring India's first-innings struggles. While Jasprit Bumrah remains India's bowling spearhead, Australia's vulnerability lies in their inconsistent batting, despite Travis Head's explosive potential.
The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and Election Commission after Congress's Jairam Ramesh challenged an amendment curtailing public access to election records, including CCTV footage. Ramesh argues this restricts the public's right to information under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and threatens election transparency. The court has scheduled a hearing for next March.
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, faced a significant drop in wealth, exiting the global top 10 richest list due to rising debt levels. However, he remains Asia's richest person. Elon Musk became the world's wealthiest with $420 billion net worth.
Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's endorsement of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event sparked controversy and a Supreme Court intervention. Critics, including Prashant Bhushan and Asaduddin Owaisi, questioned the judge's attendance and remarks, raising concerns about impartiality. The Supreme Court has requested a detailed report from the Allahabad High Court regarding the incident.
In the Champions Trophy semifinal, New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs, advancing to the final against India. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson scored centuries, leading New Zealand to 362/6. South Africa's chase fell short at 312/9 despite David Miller's unbeaten 100. Mitchell Santner took 3 wickets for New Zealand.
The US Africa Command carried out an airstrike in Puntland, Somalia, targeting IS-Somalia positions and killing several operatives. Coordinated with the Somali government, the strike occurred southeast of Bosasso port city. This attack is part of an ongoing counter-terrorism operation, with previous strikes eliminating key IS figures. No civilians were reported harmed.
World-renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, 73, passed away in San Francisco due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. His family confirmed the news, prompting tributes from figures like Sachin Tendulkar, who recalled Hussain's humility and musical genius. Hussain, son of Ustad Alla Rakha, collaborated with both Indian and Western music icons, leaving a vast legacy.
Six pilgrims from UP and Bihar returning from Maha Kumbh died in two separate accidents on Thursday, raising the death toll to 28 since the start of the event. A collision in Jaunpur killed three from UP, while another crash on Purvanchal Expressway involved three from Bihar. Recent accidents highlight the dangers faced by pilgrims traveling to and from Prayagraj.
Hungarian-American GM Susan Polgar criticized Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev for refusing to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament, citing religious reasons. Polgar questioned his inconsistency with a past handshake and emphasised the need for players to inform officials or opponents about such decisions in advance.