Australia is extending its social media restrictions to include YouTube, banning children under 16 from creating accounts starting in December. This move aims to protect young Australians from online harm, cyberbullying, and mental health issues. The decision follows concerns about children's exposure to harmful content on YouTube, despite it being primarily a video platform.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson paid tribute to Hulk Hogan, his childhood hero and friend, following Hogan's death from cardiac arrest at 71. Johnson shared an emotional Instagram post recalling their WrestleMania X8 match and a touching childhood memory. He remembered Hogan gifting him a headband after their initial meeting, highlighting the profound impact Hogan had on his life and career.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a complaint under Fema against Myntra, its entities, and directors for alleged FDI violations worth Rs 1,654.35 crore, accusing the company of misusing the wholesale trade route for multi-brand retail. Myntra, a Walmart unit, responded saying it has not received the complaint or documents and remains committed to cooperating with authorities.
Indian cricket celebrated a memorable victory against England in the third ODI, highlighted by Kranti Goud's record-breaking six-wicket haul. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, recognising Goud's stellar performance, shared her Player of the Match award with the young pacer, calling her "a star." Goud's crucial wickets and Harmanpreet's century helped India secure the series 2-1.
Ben Stokes' shoulder injury sidelines him for the final Test against India, prompting him to criticise the series' demanding schedule and inconsistent gaps between matches. Stokes emphasised the physical and mental toll on both teams. He addressed the handshake controversy and praised the series' competitive spirit, while also commenting on the Oval's seam-friendly pitch.
Asia Cup 2025 faces political tensions after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, even as India and Pakistan are set to clash in the tournament. Sourav Ganguly advocates for sports to continue while condemning terrorism. The tournament, featuring eight teams in the T20 format, is scheduled in UAE and will act as preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations of electoral misconduct, labeling them as "wild" and unsubstantiated. The ECI stated that Gandhi has not engaged with the commission despite repeated attempts at communication. Gandhi accused the ECI of complicity in "vote theft" and working for the BJP, threatening to expose their alleged actions.
"On completion of the preparatory activities, the announcement of the election schedule to the office of the Vice President of India will follow as soon as possible," the EC said in a statement.
The 2025 Asia Cup is officially scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9th to 28th. The announcement was made by the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman on social media, promising a 'spectacular display of cricket'. Cricket enthusiasts can anticipate the release of the detailed schedule, including specific venues and fixtures, in the near future.
Elon Musk sarcastically commented on a video of a Waymo robotaxi in Austin, Texas, appearing to attempt a head-on collision, reigniting the debate between LiDAR and vision-only autonomous driving systems. Tesla enthusiasts highlighted concerns about sensor fusion, while Baidu and Xpeng are reportedly transitioning towards vision-only approaches, mirroring Tesla's camera-based system.