India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma downplayed the significance of facing Pakistan, stating that the team doesn’t give them much importance and considers Australia and South Africa tougher opponents. He revealed that head coach Gautam Gambhir advises players to avoid playing with emotion against rivals, focusing on winning first.
Apple is could be ending OpenAI’s exclusive hold on Siri, opening the voice assistant up to multiple chatbots—including Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude—through a new “Extensions” feature coming in iOS 27. Users will be able to choose their preferred AI from the App Store and set it directly in Settings. The update, expected to be
X, formerly Twitter, has seen fresh layoffs, including its chief marketing officer, as Elon Musk prepares SpaceX for a potential IPO. Over 20 non-technical staff were cut following the merger of X, xAI, and SpaceX. Remaining employees are now focused on cost-cutting and revenue growth, with a new chief revenue officer appointed to boost ad
Apart from crude oil disruptions, the supply of LPG and LNG have also been hit. India imports a big portion of its LPG and LNG needs and has been looking to step up procurement from alternative sources.
Iran’s most advanced missiles, including the Qassem Basir and Fattah-2, remain unused despite ongoing conflict. Experts suggest these sophisticated weapons might be held in reserve, destroyed, or not yet fully operational. While older missiles have been deployed, recent attacks show a decline in numbers and high interception rates by US and Israeli forces.
Microsoft has paused hiring for most teams outside its AI division, including cloud and sales, to control costs before its fiscal year ends. This move, impacting non-AI roles, follows significant AI infrastructure investments and a broader HR restructuring. The company is prioritizing AI development while trimming other expenses, awaiting returns on its substantial AI bets.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended Congress legislators’ demands for VIP IPL tickets, stating they are entitled to them as government members. He pledged to address the issue with authorities, while another MLA criticized the Karnataka State Cricket Association for allegedly not providing tickets and selling them at inflated prices.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers and joined the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir virtually. He conveyed greetings for Ram Navami, wishing for renewed energy and enthusiasm across the nation. Devotees gathered at temples nationwide, with Ayodhya seeing large crowds. Security was enhanced to manage the pilgrims. Ram Navami celebrates the birth of
Amidst global energy supply concerns due to Middle East conflict, India has boosted commercial LPG allocation to 70% for industries like steel, auto, and textiles. This move aims to support labour-intensive sectors and those with specialized heating needs. The government also assured fuel security, refuting shortage claims and increasing refinery output.
