A man in Chhattisgarh unexpectedly received calls from cricket stars like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers after purchasing a SIM card previously used by Rajat Patidar. This incident prompted Ravichandran Ashwin to share a story about a scammer impersonating Devon Conway, highlighting the importance of protecting personal information, especially for high-profile cricketers, in the digital age.
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Data reveals the EU's significant role in Russia's fossil fuel revenues, surpassing India's contribution since the Ukraine conflict began. Despite Western sanctions, G7+ tankers transport over half of Russia's oil, highlighting a disconnect between policy and practice. While Russia's fossil fuel revenues have decreased, exports have increased, with India emphasizing its role in stabilizing global oil prices.
A couple in Pune was filmed performing dangerous stunts on the roof of a moving car in Kharadi, engaging in romantic poses amidst traffic. This incident follows another recent video from Shindewadi, where a woman was seen riding backwards on a motorcycle's petrol tank. Such acts violate Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, risking fines and imprisonment.
Amidst escalating efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, PM Modi and President Zelenskyy engaged in discussions, with Zelenskyy advocating for limitations on Russian energy exports. Modi reiterated India's commitment to a peaceful resolution and offered support for strengthening bilateral ties. Zelenskyy also expressed his desire to meet Modi in September at the UNGA sidelines in New York.
Lucknow Super Giants are set to part ways with mentor Zaheer Khan ahead of IPL 2026. The former India pacer also handled bowling duties during his tenure. Whoever will replace Zaheer will have expanded responsibilities across RPSG Group’s global cricket franchises.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the world recognizes India as a rapidly growing economy with the strength to defend itself, a capability that has drawn envy. He alluded to tariff tensions, predicting that attempts to hinder India's progress through tariffs would fail due to the country's strong position.
OpenAI's GPT-5 launch poses a threat to India's IT sector, potentially causing a 2-3% revenue decline due to enhanced AI coding capabilities. While AI improves productivity and shifts billing models, firms face challenges adapting to outcome-based pricing. Experts predict short-term pain but long-term gains as new AI opportunities emerge, requiring IT firms to overhaul delivery models.
Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day announcement of a simplified GST structure, dubbed GST 2.0, aiming for cheaper daily-use items, has sparked a political clash. The Congress party claims the idea as their own, referencing their 2024 manifesto and Rahul Gandhi's past calls for similar reforms.
Electronic Arts is granting Battlefield 6 access this weekend via Twitch Drops, eliminating preorder requirements. By watching any "Drops Enabled" stream for thirty minutes between August 7-8, players can earn a beta code for PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X/S. A second weekend follows, offering more chances to participate and unlock cosmetic rewards for the full game.