India is set for a Vice Presidential election following Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation. The election, mandated to occur swiftly, will determine Dhankhar's successor, who will serve a full five-year term. The NDA holds a strong position to win, possessing a comfortable majority in both Houses of Parliament.
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Following the AAIB's preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash, the ICPA has strongly condemned the speculation of pilot suicide. The union emphasized that pilots undergo rigorous screening and training, deeming such insinuations irresponsible and insensitive.
India had seized control earlier in the day by bowling England out for just 192 in their second innings, with Sundar starring with a brilliant spell of 4 for 22. But the momentum shifted late in the day when England picked up three wickets in the space of 30 minutes, tilting the balance slightly in their favour.
India and the US are in trade talks. An American team will visit India in August. Both countries want an interim trade deal before August 1. Discussions covered agriculture and auto tariffs. India seeks preferential duties for its industries. The US wants lower duties on industrial goods. They aim to finalize the first phase by September-October.
Amidst claims of AI triumphing in math, Fields Medalist Terence Tao cautions against equating AI's 'solutions' to International Math Olympiad (IMO) problems with genuine human performance. He highlights that AI often operates under relaxed conditions—rewrites, retries, and collaboration—unlike the strict, timed environment faced by students.
Former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta suggests replacing Karun Nair with B Sai Sudharsan for the remaining Test matches against England. Nair's struggles at number three, with only 131 runs and no half-century, prompt the call.
Brian Lara, the West Indies legend, has sparked debate by declaring Shane Warne as a superior spinner to Muttiah Muralitharan, despite acknowledging Murali's ability to exert more pressure on batsmen. Lara highlighted Warne's mental strength and capacity to produce magical deliveries, while recognizing Muralitharan's impressive career statistics, including his record-breaking 800 Test wickets.
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