The Yamuna River in Delhi has breached the danger mark due to continuous heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging and flooding in areas like Mayur Vihar. Authorities have closed the Old Iron Bridge and are conducting rescue operations in Burari, evacuating stranded farmers. Shopkeepers in Civil Lines are taking precautions due to rising water levels.
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In a heartwarming act of selflessness, farmhand Mor Singh offered his home to 50 students in Rajasthan's Piplodi after their school collapsed, killing seven. Singh and his family now live in a makeshift shack, prioritizing the children's education.
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As the Asia Cup 2025 approaches, debate intensifies over India's wicketkeeper. Aakash Chopra favors Sanju Samson, citing his impressive top-order T20 record with over 6,000 runs at a 140 strike rate. Samson's recent explosive form, including centuries against Bangladesh and South Africa, strengthens his case.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced a significant reduction of 4,000 customer support positions, a 45% decrease, as AI agents now handle 50% of customer interactions. This shift contrasts with Benioff's July statements, where he downplayed AI's potential for mass unemployment. The company is also utilizing AI to address a backlog of over 100 million uncalled sales leads.
Ravichandran Ashwin, after retiring from the IPL with 187 wickets, has announced his intention to play in overseas franchise leagues. He has already registered for one league, seeking to enjoy cricket without pressure and recapture the joy of street cricket on the global stage.
West Bengal Assembly witnessed chaos as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of corruption and anti-Bengali sentiment, triggering fierce opposition. BJP chief whip Shankar Ghosh was suspended for disrupting a discussion on Bengali migrants' rights. Marshals escorted Ghosh out after he refused to leave.
India's defence ministry has unveiled a 15-year technology roadmap, outlining requirements for the domestic industry. The roadmap includes over 200 weapon systems and futuristic technologies, such as hypersonic missiles, stealth drones, and AI-driven systems. The Navy seeks nuclear-powered warships, while the Army needs next-gen tanks. The IAF desires stratospheric airships. This initiative aims to boost self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
CDS Anil Chauhan stated that India employed air power in Operation Sindoor to dismantle terrorist camps in Bahawalpur and Muridke, as drones and loitering munitions were deemed insufficient to achieve the desired political objectives. This decision followed the Pahalgam terror attack and reflected India's enhanced precision strike capabilities developed after the Balakot operation.
In a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Gurez sector. Alert troops spotted and challenged the intruders, leading to a fierce exchange of fire. The operation, codenamed Naushera Nar IV, resulted in the neutralization of two terrorists, with the anti-terror operation still in progress.