Nepal has banned major social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and X after they failed to register with the government by the given deadline. This decision follows a Supreme Court directive to regulate online platforms and monitor content.
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Accenture CEO Julie Sweet, a prominent figure in the business world, has faced two battles with cancer. These experiences profoundly shaped her perspective on both her professional and personal life. Sweet emphasizes the importance of prioritizing health, advocating for regular self-exams and mammograms, and striving for a long and fulfilling life.
West Indies' Romario Shepherd stunned the CPL 2025, blasting 22 runs off a single legal delivery while playing for Guyana Amazon Warriors against St Lucia Kings. Shepherd's explosive, unbeaten 73 off 34 balls, following his IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, powered the Warriors to 202. However, it proved futile as St Lucia Kings won the game with 11 runs to spare.
India’s T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill has recovered from a viral flu and will undergo training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru this week. While Gill missed the Duleep Trophy opener, several top cricketers including Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya are also at the CoE for fitness work.
Amid strained diplomatic relations, India has appointed Dinesh K Patnaik, a seasoned diplomat from the 1990 IFS batch, as the new High Commissioner to Canada. Patnaik, currently serving as India’s Ambassador to Spain, brings over 30 years of experience from various international missions. This appointment comes after India withdrew its High Commissioner and other diplomats following actions by Canada.
Employees of Canara Bank in Kochi, under the BEFI banner, protested against the regional manager's alleged ban on serving beef in the bank's canteen. The employees served beef on the premises, claiming the manager, instructed the canteen staff to exclude the dish due to his personal dietary preferences.
Rishi Nair, a 19-year-old BITS Pilani Goa student from Bengaluru, was found dead in his hostel room, marking the fifth student death in ten months. Police report Rishi was battling depression following his girlfriend's suicide. His parents had moved him to the Goa campus for support.
Rashid Khan etched his name in T20I history, becoming the highest wicket-taker as Afghanistan defeated UAE by 38 runs. Khan's 3/21 restricted UAE to 150/8, surpassing Tim Southee's record. Afghanistan posted 188/4, fueled by Ibrahim Zadran's 63 and Sediqullah Atal's 54. Despite Muhammad Waseem's 67, UAE faltered. This victory marks Afghanistan's comeback in the tri-series after losing to Pakistan.
Delhi University (DU) continues its dominance in the NIRF 2025 rankings, securing top positions with 32 colleges on the list. Hindu College and Miranda House retain their top spots, while DU achieves its best-ever fifth position among universities. Other Delhi institutions like JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia also shine, with AIIMS Delhi leading in medical and dental categories.