In a dramatic turn at The Oval, injured Chris Woakes has declared himself available to bat for England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's final day. Despite a painful shoulder injury, Woakes is prepared to bat at No.11 if needed to secure the remaining 35 runs for a series victory against India.
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A map in NCERT’s new Class 8 Social Science textbook has drawn criticism from Chaitanya Raj Singh Bhati, King of Jaisalmer, for inaccurately placing the region under Maratha rule. His objection comes amid broader textbook revisions that reframe historical figures like Babur, Akbar, and Aurangzeb. The controversy highlights growing concerns over historical accuracy and representation in school curricula.
The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on Justice Yashwant Varma's challenge to a report finding him culpable in a cash discovery matter. The court questioned Varma's participation in the inquiry without initially contesting its validity. His counsel argued that the panel's removal suggestion violated constitutional principles, emphasizing the problematic precedent it would establish.
Saiyaara continues its successful run at the box office, breaking records in its second week. Despite a minor drop on weekdays, the film earned Rs 30 crore on its second Sunday. Second Monday collections were Rs 9.25 crore, and Tuesday afternoon saw Rs 1.6 crore. The total collection now stands at Rs 258.17 crore.
A major earthquake struck off the Russian coast. The quake triggered a tsunami alert across the Pacific. The United States Geological Survey reported the event. The impact zone included areas near Alaska. Japan also issued a tsunami advisory. Waves of up to one meter were possible. The earthquake occurred near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Initial reports indicate no major damage.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes AI is the "greatest technology equaliser," democratising programming and fostering creativity. He predicts AI will generate more millionaires in the next five years than the internet did in twenty. Huang also cautioned that individuals and nations must embrace AI to remain competitive, envisioning a future where every country operates both physical and digital factories.