Type 2 diabetes is alarming doctors as it’s increasingly diagnosed in Indian children and teens, often linked to rising childhood obesity. Lifestyle changes, including increased screen time and poor diet, are fueling this trend. Early detection and parental intervention are crucial to combat this growing health crisis and prevent long-term complications.
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to see movement based on inflation projections and rate cut expectations, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies at Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.
Escalating Middle East tensions see Iran setting high demands for a ceasefire with the US, including base closures and reparations. The US, meanwhile, has proposed a 15-point plan via Pakistan, focusing on nuclear and missile programs, with a potential one-month ceasefire and sanctions relief.
Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, 35, showcased lethal yorkers in Lucknow Super Giants’ nets, impressing coach Justin Langer. Bowling coach Bharat Arun expressed excitement about working with Shami again, highlighting his significant contribution to India’s past overseas Test victories. LSG’s pace attack, a blend of experience and emerging talent, faces the challenge of managing workloads post-injury.
Meta is reportedly granting stock options to key leaders, including its CFO and technology chief, to retain talent amidst growing pressure in the AI race. This incentive plan aims to align executive compensation with significant future success over a five-year timeline, as the company faces high-level exits from its AI division.
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas offers an optimistic outlook on AI’s impact on jobs, viewing potential layoffs as an opportunity for entrepreneurship. He highlights AI’s ability to empower small businesses and individuals to launch ventures with minimal resources, citing examples of successful AI-driven startups. This perspective contrasts with growing concerns about widespread AI-induced unemployment.
President Trump announced Iran delivered a “very big present”, a significant oil and gas related concession, amid ongoing conflict negotiations. He described it as a “tremendous amount of money” and a “very significant prize” potentially linked to the Strait of Hormuz, signaling optimism for a deal despite Iranian denials of talks.
The Indian rupee continued its downward trend, falling to 93.96 against the US dollar amid persistent foreign fund outflows and global crude oil price hikes. Forex traders attribute the sustained weakness to uncertainty surrounding the West Asia crisis. Despite the rupee’s decline, Indian stock markets showed strength, with benchmark indices trading higher.
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video platform less than a year after launch, refocusing resources on business and coding tools ahead of a potential IPO. The company is consolidating its consumer offerings into a single ‘superapp’ combining ChatGPT, Codex, and its browser, aiming to streamline development and enhance productivity.
