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India's cricket team concluded their Dubai practice, gearing up to defend their Asia Cup title. Key players like Gill and Yadav participated in batting sessions, while Bumrah rejoined after a break. The team, under coach Gambhir, is set to face UAE, Pakistan, and Oman in Group A, aiming to continue their Asia Cup dominance.
India is increasingly favoring gold over US Treasury bills to bolster its foreign exchange reserves, mirroring a global trend of diversifying away from dollar-denominated assets. While India's US T-bill holdings decreased to $227 billion in June 2025, its gold reserves rose significantly to 879.98 metric tonnes.
Verily, Google's life sciences division, is undergoing another round of layoffs as part of a strategic restructuring. CEO Stephen Gillett announced the workforce reductions in a memo, emphasizing a shift towards core priorities like precision health, data, and AI. The company is winding down its Devices program, impacting employees who contributed to medical device innovations.
US Senator Rand Paul has criticised the Trump administration's decision to invest in Intel. He views it as a move towards socialism. The government invested $8.9 billion in Intel common stock. Donald Trump had earlier announced a stake in Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China. Senator Bernie Sanders supported tying government subsidies to public ownership.
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Speculation is rife that Taylor Swift might headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, with negotiations reportedly underway. Fans have spotted potential Easter eggs in her recent podcast appearance, linking her to the event. While the NFL is eager to have her, Swift is in no rush, possibly waiting for a time when Travis Kelce can fully enjoy the experience.
In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps airlifted two critically ill South Korean mountaineers from a remote peak near Kongmarula in Ladakh. The challenging night evacuation was executed from an altitude of 17,000 feet, with the climbers transported to SNM Hospital in Leh. Tragically, one of the mountaineers passed away while undergoing treatment.
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