Taiwan's TSMC, the world's leading chipmaker, has detained three current and former employees for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to its advanced 2-nanometer chip technology. The breach, discovered through internal monitoring, led to legal proceedings under Taiwan's amended National Security Act. This law, enacted to protect critical technologies, carries penalties of up to 12 years in prison and hefty fines.
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Alpesh Solanki, a PE teacher in Surat, tragically ended his life and those of his two sons, driven to despair by his wife Falguni's alleged infidelity with Naresh Rathod. Police arrested Falguni and Rathod for abetment to suicide after Solanki detailed the affair and mental torment in a suicide note, diaries, and video recordings.
Supriya Sule alleged that approximately 14,000 men improperly benefited from the Mukhyamantri Mazhi Ladki Bahin scheme, demanding a CBI investigation into the enrollment process. Ajit Pawar responded that funds would be recovered from ineligible male beneficiaries, with strict action taken if necessary. Aditi Tatkare stated that benefits for 26.34 lakh ineligible beneficiaries, including men, have been temporarily suspended pending review.
EaseMyTrip has withdrawn its sponsorship from the World Championship of Legends semi-final match between India Champions and Pakistan Champions, citing its policy against supporting events involving Pakistan due to concerns over terrorism. The decision follows a previous cancellation of a league stage match between the two teams.
Tesla's Level 2 ADAS outperformed Chinese competitors like BYD and Xiaomi in recent highway tests conducted in China. Despite data restrictions, Tesla's vision-based system excelled, surpassing rivals even those using lidar. Elon Musk highlighted this achievement, noting the challenges of limited local data training.
On July 28, 2025, asteroid 2025 OW, about 210 feet across, will pass Earth at a safe distance of 393,000 miles. NASA assures there's no threat, as such close approaches are routine. While invisible to the naked eye, it highlights NASA's planetary defense efforts, with a more visible pass by asteroid Apophis expected in 2029.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff disputes predictions of AI-driven job losses, asserting that AI primarily enhances human capabilities, despite Salesforce's own automation initiatives. He highlights AI's accuracy limitations, emphasizing the ongoing necessity of human oversight for fact-checking and strategic decision-making. Benioff anticipates AI will fuel a surge in small business creation by democratizing access to enterprise-level tools.
The Supreme Court has overturned the Calcutta High Court's stay on West Bengal's revised OBC sub-group list, which includes 80 Muslim sub-groups. The court emphasized that the Executive branch can notify such lists without needing legislation, citing a previous nine-judge bench ruling. The High Court's stay was deemed erroneous, and the case may be reassigned to a special bench for review.
Sachin Tendulkar lauded Shubman Gill's record-breaking performance against England, highlighting his composure and respect for good deliveries. Tendulkar also praised Mohammed Siraj's relentless attitude and Ravindra Jadeja's underrated contributions. He further commended Yashasvi Jaiswal's fearless approach and KL Rahul's disciplined batting. Tendulkar advised against excessive scrutiny of Rishabh Pant's shot selection, acknowledging his impactful innings.