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VVS Laxman to step in as India head coach for Asian Games in Gambhir’s absence
VVS Laxman will coach the Indian men’s cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games. Gautam Gambhir will remain with the senior team for the West Indies ODI series. The Indian men’s team will defend its T20 title under Shreyas Iyer. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the defending champion Indian women’s team. Both teams are set to
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Bill Gates says AI bosses are privately scared and publicly silent; Here’s why
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says the AI industry is knowingly downplaying the risks of artificial intelligence because too much investment money is at stake. In a new interview and a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates warns of mass AI job losses across law, medicine, software and customer service, calls for a token tax on AI use,
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‘How am I responsible for my daughter’s comments?’ Sacked T’gana minister takes on CM
Former minister Konda Surekha expressed her displeasure regarding her cabinet removal. She stated she committed no corruption and had responded to show-cause notices. Surekha questioned the lack of consultation and the fairness of the decision. She defended her daughter and questioned actions against other Congress leaders. The former minister has not yet decided on her
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Sugar gets sweeter again: Retail prices fall 3.85% to Rs 62.57/kg in a week
Sugar prices have started to fall across markets following government interventions. The average retail price has dropped significantly over the past week. However, consumers still pay more than a month ago due to existing stock. Wholesale rates are not immediately reflecting in retail prices as traders hold old inventory. Government measures like import allowances and
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Tara Davis-Woodhall ‘lucky to be alive’ after head-on car crash
Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall survived a serious car crash last week. She sustained a severe concussion in the head-on collision which damaged both vehicles. The accident occurred while she was driving to training at approximately twenty miles per hour. Davis-Woodhall is now focusing on recovery and assessing her ability to compete. Her participation in the
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Centre only interested in arresting people, not running country: Kejriwal – ThePrint
Centre only interested in arresting people, not running country: Kejriwal ThePrint
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140kg deadlift: Who is Keyaa who lifted over 3 times her body weight for World silver?
Keyaa Kunal Banerji made headlines by lifting 140kg and snagging a silver medal at the world championships, an impressive feat that made waves on social media as it was over three times her own bodyweight. Meanwhile, Madhura Kar shone brightly, collecting four gold medals, and Asma Taherali Zabuawala secured a commendable sixth place in her
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50 years of Amazon research reveal the cost of deforestation, dams and highways
For half a century, Philip Fearnside has delved into the complexities of Amazon development, focusing on the financial and ecological consequences of deforestation and infrastructural advancements. He sheds light on the overlooked costs associated with hydroelectric dams and road construction, asserting that forests provide invaluable benefits beyond mere timber and agricultural outputs. His research brings