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Justice Vikram Nath humorously acknowledged the global attention he received after his bench overturned a ruling on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. He expressed gratitude to CJI BR Gavai for assigning him the case, noting the widespread recognition, even from dogs.
A devastating landslide in Sudan's Darfur region has reportedly killed over 1,000 people in the village of Tarasin, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army. With only one survivor found, the army-aligned governor of Darfur, Minni Minnawi, has appealed to international organizations for urgent assistance. The region remains largely inaccessible due to the ongoing civil war between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Salim Khan revealed his family's long-held tradition of abstaining from beef, rooted in Prophet Mohammed's teachings emphasizing the cow's importance. He highlighted the seamless integration of Hindu traditions in his life, predating his marriage to Salma Khan.
Former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke supports Microsoft's AI integration policy, where employee evaluations will include AI tool usage. Dohmke emphasizes cultural alignment and continuous learning over mere code generation metrics. He draws parallels to GitHub's mandatory platform usage, highlighting the importance of AI proficiency for competitive advantage. The focus is on meaningful conversations about AI adoption, reflecting a growth-oriented culture.
Virender Sehwag's son, Aaryavir, debuted in the Delhi Premier League for Central Delhi Kings, opening the batting like his father. The 17-year-old hit impressive boundaries against Navdeep Saini and Rounak Waghela, scoring 22 off 16 balls. Aaryavir shared memories of watching his father play, acknowledging the inspiration he draws from Sehwag's career and understanding his greatness as a player.
ONGC group refineries will continue purchasing Russian oil as long as it remains financially viable, according to Chairman Arun Kumar Singh. Subsidiaries MRPL and HPCL have been steady buyers, with no US sanctions or Indian restrictions currently in place. The company is also open to acquiring overseas upstream assets and anticipates production from its Mozambique gas project by 2028.
Ayesha Curry, wife of Stephen Curry, is in Italy with friends and family. She attended Drake's Milan show as part of his European tour. Curry shared pictures from the concert and celebrated her cousin's birthday. She also posted photos interacting with a horse named Mary. She is a horse enthusiast and has previously celebrated the Kentucky Derby with a watch party at her restaurant.
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