McDonald's updates its DEI policies, influenced by the US Supreme Court's decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions, and aligns with other companies scaling back such initiatives. Despite retiring diversity goals for senior leadership and supplier programs, McDonald's reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusion.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by seven wickets. RCB bowlers restricted Punjab to 157. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 73. Devdutt Padikkal contributed a dazzling 61. Their 103-run partnership secured the victory. RCB has now won five away games. The team climbed to third place on the points table. It was a dominant performance by RCB.
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh's impressive swing bowling in the County Championship has sparked debate about his exclusion from India's Test squad for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Fans highlighted his consistent performance in T20 World Cups and suggested his inclusion in all formats. India's 3-1 defeat to Australia highlighted a need for reliable support to pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
A recent socio-economic caste survey conducted by the Congress government in Hyderabad indicates the backward classes make up 55-57% of the state's population, higher than the estimated 52%. Over 10% of households in the GHMC area were not surveyed. The findings will assist the government in shaping reservation policies and addressing historical representation gaps, with discussions led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
A 23-year-old unemployed graduate in Meerut, suffering from depression after his father's death and mother's remarriage, was arrested for slapping pedestrians, including a woman and a retired officer, seeking dopamine rush. Police are investigating his background for possible medical conditions.
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