Suryakumar Yadav, fresh off leading India to the Asia Cup title, revealed his past aspirations for ODI captaincy. He believes a stronger ODI performance could have opened doors, and despite Shubman Gill now leading in ODIs, Surya hasn't entirely given up on the dream. He's set to captain India in an upcoming T20I series against Australia.
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A 21-year-old Indian national, Jashanpreet Singh, faces charges after allegedly causing a fatal crash on Interstate 10 while driving an 18-wheeler under the influence. The incident, which claimed three lives and injured others, highlights concerns over commercial driver licensing for non-citizens. Singh had reportedly entered the US illegally in 2022.
OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy criticized the current state of "agentic AI," calling it "slop" and not yet ready for widespread adoption. He believes AI agents require significant development and a decade of work, contrasting with optimistic timelines from figures like Sam Altman. Karpathy advocates for human-AI collaboration to enhance user capabilities rather than AI replacement.
Afghanistan's Taliban government is constructing a dam on the Kunar River, aiming to restrict water flow to Pakistan amidst escalating border tensions. This development follows India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty after a terror attack. The dam project intensifies regional water disputes, impacting vital resources for both nations.
A new AACTE analysis reveals a two-decade decline in US education degrees, signalling a shrinking teacher pipeline. Bachelor’s and master’s awards have dropped sharply, while enrolments in traditional programmes continue to fall. Alternative certification routes, however, are growing, alongside greater diversity among graduates. Experts warn that inadequate investment in teacher preparation could worsen America’s teacher shortage.
Carter Hart is making an NHL comeback with the Vegas Golden Knights on a professional tryout contract. After a hiatus, the 27-year-old goaltender is eager to prove himself, having learned and grown from past experiences. Vegas aims to bolster their goaltending with Hart, who will be eligible to play from December 1st, potentially debuting soon after.
Despite the legal sale of green firecrackers commencing, conventional, polluting varieties were freely available across Delhi-NCR markets, flouting Supreme Court orders. Sellers employed code words and hid banned items, while fake QR codes adorned many products. Authorities deployed inspection teams, but illegal sales persisted, impacting licensed traders.
Bollywood actor Aarya Babbar reveals Diwali at his home is a cherished family tradition, emphasizing togetherness and simple rituals. He shares that his father, Raj Babbar, instilled a strict no-work policy during the festival, a sentiment echoed by the entire family and respected by the film industry. Celebrations include prayers, new attire, eco-friendly crackers, and shared sweets.
A daring seven-minute heist at Paris's Louvre Museum saw thieves on scooters, armed with chainsaws, storm the Apollo Gallery. They made off with Napoleon and Empress's priceless jewellery collection, entering via a basket lift. One damaged piece was later found. This audacious daylight robbery, confirmed by France's interior minister, has led to the museum's closure and a full investigation.
Delhi's air quality saw a slight improvement on Friday morning, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor' with an overall AQI of 290. However, Anand Vihar remained in the 'severe' category at 403, with fifteen other stations still reporting 'very poor' air quality.