Google's Android head, Sameer Samat, advises aspiring engineers that a computer science degree isn't enough to secure top tech jobs. He stresses the importance of developing deep expertise in areas of genuine passion beyond formal education. Samat believes computer science should focus on problem-solving, system design, and collaboration, not just coding, as AI increasingly automates basic programming tasks.
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A major immigration raid at Southern California marijuana farms led to over 360 arrests and one death, escalating tensions between federal authorities and local officials. The operation, targeting alleged child labor and human trafficking, sparked protests and legal challenges. Los Angeles is providing support to affected communities amid concerns over the raids' justification and transparency.
In Mohali, four men dressed as Nihangs abducted a woman and stole her car, abandoning her on Airport Road. Haryana Police swiftly responded, arresting the suspects within 10 hours at a gurdwara in Shahbad, recovering the stolen vehicle. The accused, including a granthi and others, planned to sell the car in Delhi.
During his China visit, S Jaishankar urged Beijing to address border issues through de-escalation and avoid restrictive trade measures. He acknowledged progress in normalizing relations due to resolved border friction and maintained peace. Both nations agreed on practical steps for people-to-people exchanges, including travel and direct flights.
A government school teacher in Bareilly, UP, faces legal trouble after a video surfaced showing him reciting a poem during a school assembly that allegedly disparaged the Kanwar Yatra. The teacher is accused of promoting enmity between groups, leading to a police investigation and a complaint filed by a right-wing activist.
Comedian Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Surrey, Canada, is set to reopen after a week-long closure following a shooting incident. Multiple gunshots were fired outside the cafe on July 10, causing damage but no injuries. Kapil Sharma shared the reopening announcement on Instagram, expressing pride in his team and gratitude for the support received.
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai faced a bomb threat on Tuesday, triggering a swift security response. An email, purportedly from "Comrade Pinarayi Vijayan," warned of RDX IEDs set to detonate at 3 pm. Police and bomb squads conducted a thorough search, finding no explosives.
Following a recent AI 171 crash, India has directed airlines operating Boeing 737s and 787 Dreamliners to inspect fuel control switch locking mechanisms by July 21. This directive aligns with similar actions by regulators in South Korea and the UAE, prompted by a 2018 FAA bulletin. Air India has already inspected half its Dreamliner fleet, finding no issues.
Hans Niemann celebrated Magnus Carlsen's losses at the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour in Las Vegas, even offering to take Levon Aronian to dinner after Aronian defeated Carlsen. Despite finishing second in Group 2 behind Hikaru Nakamura, Niemann expressed immense satisfaction, calling it the 'best day of his life' in two years.
Jammu & Kashmir Police's Crime Branch has filed three cases against fraudsters, including one already jailed, for allegedly defrauding job seekers of Rs 1.5 crore with promises of government jobs. Ajay Kumar of Doda district allegedly duped six victims of Rs 1.06 crore, while suspended teacher Jameel Anjum allegedly defrauded nine victims of Rs 39 lakh.