Australia is set to ban children under 16 from creating YouTube accounts starting in December, reversing its earlier stance. Prime Minister Albanese cites the negative impact of social media on Australian kids, emphasizing the government's support for parents. This decision follows concerns raised by the internet regulator and a survey revealing harmful content encountered by minors on the platform.
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During the fifth Test between India and England, Google CEO Sundar Pichai surprised fans by joining the commentary box alongside Harsha Bhogle. Pichai shared his childhood cricket memories and admiration for Gavaskar and Sachin. Coincidentally, Washington Sundar's counterattack coincided with Pichai's commentary, adding a delightful twist to the day's events. He also predicted a 2-2 series tie.
During the 5th Test between India and England, umpire Kumar Dharmasena's gesture indicating an inside edge off Sai Sudharsan's bat sparked social media buzz. Replays confirmed the edge, saving Sudharsan from an LBW. India faced early setbacks, losing both openers cheaply, leaving Sudharsan to stabilize the innings in challenging conditions after losing the toss.
Divya Deshmukh made history by winning the FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi. The 19-year-old defeated Grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy in a tense tie-break. Spectators were absent during the final moments due to FIDE regulations. Divya's victory marks a significant moment for Indian women's chess. She also became India’s 88th Grandmaster.
Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi and the NCR region on Tuesday, causing widespread waterlogging and disrupting traffic during peak hours. The downpour, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, stranded commuters and affected flight operations, prompting advisories from Air India and Delhi Airport. The IMD forecasts continued rainfall, urging residents to stay alert.
Donald Trump expressed his willingness to release all government information related to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing the need to protect innocent individuals. While open to considering pardons in general, he remained cautious about Ghislaine Maxwell's case, citing unfamiliarity. Trump seemed unlikely to pardon Sean "Diddy" Combs, referencing their past friendly relationship soured by Combs' critical statements during Trump's political campaigns.
Elon Musk claims his AI startup, xAI, is attracting Meta engineers without exorbitant salaries, emphasizing its merit-based culture and growth potential. This comes amid reports of Meta's aggressive AI talent acquisition, fueled by CEO Mark Zuckerberg's push to build a top-tier team for its Superintelligence Labs.
US President Donald Trump has implemented a revised trade tariff regime under his “America First” policy, effective August 7. It imposes a default 10% tariff on 68 nations and the EU, with higher rates for countries with trade deficits, starting at 15%. Syria faces the highest tariff at 41%.
India's education policy is undergoing a significant shift, integrating traditional knowledge systems into mainstream research. The 'Setubandha Vidwan Yojana' enables gurukul scholars without formal degrees to pursue research at IITs with generous fellowships. This initiative aims to bridge ancient wisdom with modern science, fostering interdisciplinary studies and empowering traditional scholars to contribute to national progress.
India made four significant changes to their playing XI for the fifth Test against England at The Oval, aiming to level the series. Shubman Gill initially announced three changes, later revised to include Akash Deep. England, leading the series 2-1, won the toss and elected to field, also fielding a refreshed side.