Former Scale AI employee, Eugene Ling, apologizes to his new team at Mercor as Scale AI sues him for allegedly stealing confidential documents. The lawsuit claims Ling took over 100 documents containing customer strategies and attempted to poach a major client. Ling denies nefarious intent, stating he was instructed not to delete the files when he offered.
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Anjani Kumar Saket, a government school teacher in Mauganj district, Madhya Pradesh, has been suspended after a video went viral showing him drunk and partially undressed on school grounds during working hours.
In a shocking incident in Sonapur Tanda village, Vijay Rathod was arrested for the premeditated murder of his wife, Vidya. He attacked her with a sharp weapon following frequent quarrels fueled by suspicions of infidelity. The police investigation revealed that the victim was also harassed by her mother-in-law and brother-in-law for dowry, leading to charges against them as well.
Skeletal remains discovered near Chorabari Tal, close to Kedarnath temple, are suspected to be those of Nomula Rishwanth, a Telangana student missing since August 2024. An ID card found with the remains suggests the identity, but authorities are awaiting DNA test results for confirmation. Rishwanth's family has been notified and is traveling to Kedarnath to assist with identification.
Indian cricket team's jersey manufacturer Adidas is offering massive discounts, up to 80%, on Indian cricket team jerseys, bringing the price down to as much as Rs 1,199. This follows Dream11's early exit as the team's sponsor due to new online gaming regulations.
Indian refiners are increasing their purchases of US crude oil in August due to competitive pricing, potentially reducing the trade imbalance with the US amidst diplomatic tensions. Despite US tariffs, India remains committed to its strategic autonomy in procuring Russian crude, with plans to further increase Russian oil imports in September.
Peter Navarro accused India of indirectly funding Russia's war in Ukraine through discounted oil purchases, alleging that Brahmins are profiting at the expense of the Indian people. He criticized India's high tariffs, claiming they hurt American workers and taxpayers while indirectly funding the Russian war machine. Navarro also expressed optimism about trade negotiations with China.
Michael Clarke, former Australia cricket captain, had another skin cancer surgery. This time, doctors removed a lesion from his nose. Clarke has had multiple skin cancer procedures since 2006. He is urging people to get regular skin checks. He highlights the importance of early detection, especially in sun-intense countries like Australia. Skin cancer is a real threat, he says.
The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals convicted in cheque bounce cases can avoid jail time by reaching a compromise with the complainant. The court emphasized that cheque dishonor is primarily a civil wrong, making convictions unsustainable once a compromise deed is signed.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has initiated a hands-on leadership policy, personally reviewing and approving major chip designs before tape-out. This move aims to enhance execution, reduce costs, and regain competitiveness after a significant financial loss. The policy is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and strengthen Intel's product roadmap amid pressure from competitors like TSMC.