Jeff Bezos recently sold 6.6 million Amazon shares worth $1.5 billion, as per an SEC filing. The sales occurred on July 21 and 22, before Amazon's Q2 earnings report. These transactions were executed under a prearranged 10b5-1 trading plan. Bezos intends to sell more shares, potentially up to 25 million by May 2026. He has already sold $4.
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Ricky Ponting has voiced his support for Shubman Gill following a heated exchange with England's openers during the third Test at Lord's. Ponting acknowledged Gill's uncharacteristic aggression, attributing it to his desire to assert himself as captain and defend his team. He drew comparisons to Virat Kohli's leadership style, noting the pressures of playing in England.
The BJP has strongly criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's suggestion of a possible election boycott in Bihar, viewing it as a sign of the Mahagathbandhan's fear of defeat. The BJP claims Yadav's opposition to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls failed to gain public support.
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Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has heavily criticised India's strategies on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England, particularly their field placements and bowling choices. Ponting questioned Shubman Gill's captaincy after England's openers dominated with a 166-run stand.
People in Jaipur are finding creative ways to protest civic problems. Residents of Shiv Vihar Colony put up posters criticizing their MLA, Gopal Sharma, for failing to fix contaminated water issues. Elsewhere, citizens are naming potholes after MLAs in areas like Hawa Mahal and Malviya Nagar. This is a symbolic way to show their disappointment.
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