A significant data privacy lapse at IIT-Roorkee has exposed the personal information of over 30,000 students and alumni on a public website for years. The leaked database includes sensitive details like mobile numbers, caste, financial background, and photographs. The institute has launched an internal inquiry into the breach, suspecting the data was siphoned from the academic affairs department.
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India clinched a nail-biting six-run victory over England in the fifth Test at The Oval, drawing the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj's sensational spell of 5 for 104, including a crucial 3 for 9 on the final day, spearheaded India's fightback. Virat Kohli lauded Siraj's resilience, highlighting his commitment to the team.
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Shreyas Iyer is poised for a comeback in India's T20I and Test squads for the Asia Cup and West Indies series, with selectors valuing his middle-order experience and spin-playing ability. Karun Nair's finger fracture sidelines him from the Duleep Trophy, while Rishabh Pant's toe injury rules him out for six weeks, missing key tournaments.
In Chhattisgarh, Manish Bisi was accidentally given cricketer Rajat Patidar’s old number, leading to calls from Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Mistaken for Patidar, he thought it was a prank until police intervened and returned the SIM. The 21-year-old called the experience unforgettable and shared that he hopes to meet Patidar.
Night 1 of WWE SummerSlam 2025 in New Jersey saw Reigns and Uso triumph over Breakker and Reed, while Flair and Bliss captured the Women's Tag Team titles. Zayn defeated Kross, and Stratton retained her Women's Championship. In a shocking turn, Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase after Punk's victory over GUNTHER, stealing the World Heavyweight Championship.
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Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif refuted the Indian Air Force chief's claim that India downed multiple Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor. Asif dismissed the statement as a “dangerous distortion” intended for domestic political gain.
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