Spiritual speaker Aniruddhacharya, also known as Pookie Baba, sparked outrage with sexist remarks suggesting women unmarried at 25 are promiscuous. His comments, made at a religious event, drew condemnation from women's rights advocates and led to protests demanding legal action. Aniruddhacharya later apologized, claiming his words were taken out of context, and only...
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Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley's exceptional opening partnership continues to flourish, setting new records against India in Test cricket. They surpassed Greenidge and Haynes with their eighth 50-plus stand, accumulating the highest runs for an England opening pair against India.
Divya Deshmukh, with modest expectations, remarkably won the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025, securing a spot in the Candidates tournament and the World Cup title. This victory automatically granted her the Grandmaster title, bypassing the usual norm and rating requirements. Deshmukh defeated Koneru Humpy, becoming the fourth Indian woman to achieve Grandmaster status.
N Chandrasekaran's compensation as Tata Sons chairman rose to Rs 156 crore in FY25, marking a 15% increase from the previous year. Tata Electronics, a relatively new venture, generated substantial revenue, while Air India emerged as the group's biggest loss-making entity despite significant revenue. TCS remains the largest profit contributor to the Tata Group.
Indian electronics manufacturers are facing challenges in meeting production targets under the ECMS due to rare earth mineral shortages caused by Chinese export restrictions. Companies have raised concerns with MeitY, seeking leniency and exploring alternative sourcing. While the government considers extending the application window, the industry remains hopeful for a resolution to the supply chain disruptions.
Indian cricketers Arshdeep Singh and Dhruv Jurel explored Bicester Village in England. They were surprised by the high prices of designer clothes. Arshdeep Singh humorously reacted to a shirt costing Rs 3 lakh. Dhruv Jurel joked about a Rs 50,000 shirt. Kuldeep Yadav also made a brief appearance. The vlog captured their fun outing and camaraderie.
The Indian government has blocked 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, along with associated websites and apps, due to sexually explicit and obscene content. This action follows warnings and consultations with various ministries and organizations, triggered by public grievances and violations of IT Rules and obscenity laws. The move is praised by some as a necessary step to protect cultural values.
UPSC has declared the results of the IES and ISS Examinations 2025, held from June 20 to 22. Candidates who cleared the written stage will now proceed to the Personality Test. Their selection remains provisional until document verification. The result PDF is available at upsc.gov.in, with interview dates and DAF submission details to be announced soon.
Following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, fear of flying has surged, impacting even seasoned travelers. Mental health experts attribute this rise to recent flight incidents and constant exposure to disturbing news on social media. Many passengers are now experiencing travel anxiety, altering travel plans, and seeking therapy to manage their fears before boarding flights.
Rahul Gandhi alleged that Arun Jaitley threatened him over farm laws, sparking a strong rebuttal from Jaitley's son, Rohan. Rohan Jaitley refuted Gandhi's claim, stating his father passed away before the laws were introduced and emphasized his democratic nature. He also urged Gandhi to be cautious when speaking about deceased figures, referencing a similar incident involving Manohar Parrikar.