India has reportedly put on hold plans to acquire new US weapons and aircraft, signaling discontent following President Trump's imposition of steep tariffs on Indian exports. The purchases, including Stryker combat vehicles and Boeing P8I reconnaissance aircraft, were slated for announcement during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Washington, which has now been cancelled.
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AB de Villiers, at 41, showcased his brilliance in the World Championship of Legends semifinal, securing a thrilling 1-run victory for South Africa against Australia with a stunning last-ball run-out. Despite a quiet batting performance in the match, de Villiers has been a dominant force throughout the tournament, leading the run charts with two centuries.
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant demonstrated his generosity by funding the Rs 40,000 college fees for Jyoti Kanabur, a student from Vijayapura. Jyoti's parents, who run a small eatery, struggled to afford her education despite her academic success. Pant's timely intervention relieved the family's financial burden, ensuring Jyoti could pursue her degree.
Veteran actress Tanuja, at 81, captivated the Maharashtra State Film Awards by whistling at Kajol's request, earning praise from Anupam Kher for her youthful spirit. Kajol, honored with the Raj Kapoor Award on her birthday, acknowledged the significance of following in her mother's footsteps. She was recently seen in 'Sarzameen' and will be co-hosting 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle'.
Matt Deitke, a 24-year-old AI prodigy, initially rejected a $125 million offer from Meta. Mark Zuckerberg intervened, doubling the offer to $250 million. Deitke's work at AI2 on Molmo, a multimodal chatbot, earned him recognition. He also co-founded Vercept, an AI agent startup. Meta's pursuit highlights the intense competition for top AI talent. Deitke ultimately accepted Meta's unprecedented offer.
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