Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the company's hiring practices, addressing concerns about nepotism by stating that parents wouldn't recommend their children if they weren't capable. His comments come as his own children, Madison and Spencer, have risen to prominent positions in emerging business divisions, despite initial career paths outside of technology. Both siblings have reportedly exceeded targets in their roles.
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A devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, J&K, struck a pilgrimage pit stop at Chishoti, resulting in at least 46 fatalities, primarily among Shri Machail Mata Yatra pilgrims. Over 100 individuals sustained injuries, and numerous others remain missing. Rescue operations, involving the Army, police, and NDRF, have saved approximately 160 people.
Vladimir Putin stated that the conditions for direct talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy are not yet in place, despite Zelenskyy's willingness. Putin is open to meeting Zelenskyy only at the final stage of negotiations. Meanwhile, Putin is expected to visit India by the end of 2025 and may meet with Donald Trump in the UAE next week.
Starbucks South Korea is implementing a new policy to enhance the in-store experience by discouraging customers from bringing bulky office equipment like desktop computers and printers. This decision addresses the growing trend of 'cagongjok,' where individuals occupy café spaces for extended work or study sessions.
Harbhajan Singh has strongly advocated for India to boycott Pakistan matches in the upcoming Asia Cup, echoing the sentiment of 'nation first.' He highlights the sacrifices of soldiers on the border and questions the importance given to Pakistan by the media. Harbhajan was part of the India Champions team that refused to play Pakistan in the WCL.
Donald Trump claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him China would not invade Taiwan during his presidency, a statement made before discussions with Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine invasion. Trump highlighted Xi's patience on the matter, while China views Taiwan as its territory, a stance Taiwan rejects. The Chinese Embassy emphasized the sensitivity of Taiwan in US-China relations.
The Delhi Assembly has passed 'The Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025', granting the government more control over private school fees due to significant fee hikes in the 2025-26 academic year. Schools must now get approval for fee increases and disclose all charges, with penalties for non-compliance.
Pakistan Airports Authority faced a revenue loss of approximately Rs 123 crore after closing its airspace to Indian-registered aircraft between April 24 and June 30, according to Dawn. This action, following India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, impacted numerous Indian flights daily. A similar closure in 2019 had previously cost Pakistan an estimated Rs 228 crore.
The CBSE has approved the introduction of open-book assessments for Class 9 students from the 2026-27 academic session. The decision follows a successful pilot study and aligns with the NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023, aiming to shift from rote memorisation to application-based learning. These assessments will be part of internal exams in core subjects. A similar model, OTBA, was previously introduced in 2014 but discontinued in 2017-18 due to limited impact on critical thinking.
The Supreme Court has mandated the removal of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, directing their confinement to shelters. Various Indian cities employ different strategies, including sterilization programs, designated feeding zones, and compensation for bite victims. The Netherlands eradicated its stray dog issue through comprehensive measures like sterilization, strict animal welfare laws, and promoting adoption.
"I think it’s going to work out very well, and if it doesn’t, I’m going to head back home real fast," Trump said while talking to American news broadcaster Fox News.