Apple will pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over allegations that Siri recorded private conversations without consent. Device owners could receive up to $20 per device. The settlement also mandates the deletion of Siri audio recordings collected before October 2019 and the creation of a webpage explaining Apple's 'Improve Siri' program. Apple denies any wrongdoing.
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed concern over the worsening treatment of minorities in Pakistan, highlighting disturbing incidents involving the Sikh, Ahmadiyya, and Christian communities. He emphasized the lack of dialogue between India and Pakistan, making it difficult to address these issues directly.
Delhi CM Atishi accused BJP of sending criminals to attack AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal during his campaign in New Delhi constituency. Photographic evidence linked the alleged attacker to BJP’s Parvesh Verma. Kejriwal and AAP leaders condemned the violence, alleging BJP's involvement in repeated attacks.
India's selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, surprised many by replacing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy for the Champions Trophy. Despite four spinners already in the squad, Varun's inclusion raised eyebrows. The key decision now revolves around who will play in the XI between Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy.
British Indians express outrage at UK PM Keir Starmer's use of the term 'Asian grooming gangs,' citing unfair generalization and smearing their communities. They demand accurate representation of the perpetrators' ethnicity to avoid tarnishing unrelated groups. Skepticism remains over political correctness hindering truthful discourse.
Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy ended quickly as Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan bowled him out, causing disappointment among fans. Sangwan, who often trains at the MRF Pace Academy under Glenn McGrath, celebrated another notable dismissal. The match at Arun Jaitley Stadium saw Kohli's innings cut short, impressing with a boundary before an error ended his play.
Noman Ali became Pakistan’s first spinner to claim a Test hat-trick, achieving this during the second Test against the West Indies at Multan. Dismissing Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair in consecutive deliveries, he joins an elite group of Pakistani bowlers who have previously achieved Test hat tricks. The last Pakistani to claim a Test hat trick before Noman was Naseem Shah, who achieved the feat against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in February 2020.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru played Rajasthan Royals wearing green jerseys. This promoted environmental sustainability. Rajat Patidar chose to bowl first after winning the toss. The green kit is part of RCB's "Go Green" initiative. It raises awareness about conservation. The jersey is made from recycled polyester. RCB is a carbon-neutral franchise. They monitor emissions from various sources.
Suresh Raina praised Rohit Sharma's return to form after his explosive century against England in the second ODI. With 119 runs in 90 balls, Rohit's performance was instrumental in India's victory. Raina believes Rohit's 33rd ODI century is imminent and highlighted his aggressive approach and footwork, predicting another strong showing in the final ODI in Ahmedabad.
In Bengaluru, a 25-year-old named Prashanth was arrested for creating a disruptive social media reel on a busy road. The police took action after his video, showing him drinking tea in the middle of traffic, went viral. He faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing public nuisance and was later released on station bail.