Donald Trump suggested Russia could avoid Ukraine war sanctions by reaching a deal to end the conflict, lamenting the high number of casualties on both sides. He also reiterated his claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan, a statement previously denied by Indian officials.
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Tejashwi Yadav, an RJD leader, claimed his name was missing from Bihar's voter list, alleging a conspiracy. However, the Election Commission of India (ECI) refuted this, stating his name exists with EPIC number RAB0456228, used since 2015. The ECI is investigating a second EPIC number Yadav presented, RAB2916120, which appears non-existent in their records, raising forgery concerns.
India's IT Ministry is closely monitoring TCS's plan to reduce its workforce by over 12,000 employees, primarily impacting middle and senior management. This restructuring, representing two percent of TCS's global staff, is part of a strategy to become a "future-ready organisation.
Tymal Mills, formerly a fast bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has broken new ground by launching an OnlyFans account, clarifying it will focus on cricket and lifestyle content, not adult material. Mills aims to connect directly with fans, offering insights into the life of a cricketer beyond the usual media soundbites.
The Supreme Court urged the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar and voter ID cards as valid identity proofs during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision. Petitioners, including ADR, raised concerns about the exercise's legality and potential disenfranchisement, alleging arbitrary practices and violations of constitutional rights. Despite the EC's claims of high voter participation, reports suggest irregularities and potential fraud in the process.
In August 2025, OpenAI updated ChatGPT to avoid directly answering emotionally sensitive questions, prioritizing ethical responsibility. The AI now offers prompts for self-reflection and encourages users to seek human support. This change, influenced by experts, aims to prevent emotional overdependence and promote healthier digital habits by establishing boundaries around emotional support.
The US imposition of 25% tariffs is expected to have minimal impact on India, with over half of Indian exports remaining unaffected due to existing exemptions. Trade between the two nations reached $131.8 billion in fiscal year 2024-25. India remains firm on not offering duty concessions for agricultural, dairy, and GM products, citing religious sentiments.
Google's CEO Sundar Pichai and executives like Brian Saluzzo are urging employees to accelerate the integration of AI into their workflows, aiming for increased productivity and efficiency. This push includes internal AI tools like Cider and training programs developed with DeepMind, such as "Building with Gemini," to enhance software engineers' capabilities.
Apple has released iOS 18.6, delivering crucial bug fixes and 24 security updates, including a resolution for a Photos app sharing issue. Compatible with iPhones from 2018 onwards, this update addresses WebKit vulnerabilities and accessibility concerns. Users are urged to update their devices to benefit from these improvements before the anticipated arrival of iOS 26 in September.
The India vs England Test series has sparked debates over the spirit of cricket, with India accumulating more ICC demerit points. Sri Lanka statistically emerges as the worst-behaved team in the last two years, while England, Australia, and South Africa have the fewest demerit points. Despite recent tensions, England ranks among the best-behaved teams, and India sits in the middle.