Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram reacted with laughter to Rilee Rossouw’s comment that the IPL feels like a movie compared to the PSL. Oram acknowledged both leagues have similarities and differences. He expressed his enjoyment of his first PSL experience. Rossouw’s statement sparked debate about the two cricket leagues.
Rajat Patidar etched his name in IPL history, smashing a blistering 53 off 20 balls against Mumbai Indians. His half-century in just 17 deliveries equalled Adam Gilchrist’s 2009 record for the fastest captain’s fifty. Patidar’s aggressive knock, featuring multiple sixes, was a highlight of RCB’s dominant 240/4, showcasing his captaincy prowess.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced IBM will pay over $17 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The tech giant is accused of discriminating against employees and applicants based on race, color, national origin, or sex, despite federal contract anti-discrimination requirements. This settlement marks the first under the Civil Rights Fraud
Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed in a brazen attack by Baloch militants on a patrol boat near the Iran border. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility, calling it a “new phase” of operations. This incident escalates concerns over rising militant activity in the restive Balochistan region, with security forces now on high alert
President Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, labeling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy.” Trump accused the pontiff of being soft on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and opposing US military actions, while the Pope had called for peace and dialogue amid global conflicts.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a vital win against Mumbai Indians, but concern grew as Virat Kohli did not take the field with an ankle issue. Despite the scare, skipper Rajat Patidar suggested that Kohli is likely fine. Kohli’s half-century, however, etched his name in history as he became the first to score 1000 runs against
Google has admitted to an error that mistakenly displayed Polymarket betting listings in its News section. These betting options, which resemble news stories, appeared alongside regular news and even in prominent blocks. The tech giant has since resolved the issue, stating the site is no longer surfacing in News.
India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu suffered a significant setback in the FIDE Candidates, losing to China’s Zhu Jiner and relinquishing her sole lead. The Women’s section is now wide open with both players tied at the top. Meanwhile, Javokhir Sindarov is on the cusp of becoming the challenger in the Open section, needing just a draw in
AI startup Anthropic has launched Claude for Word, a specialized add-in targeting legal and financial professionals. This tool brings advanced AI intelligence directly into Microsoft Word, offering features like style preservation and tracked changes. Meanwhile, Microsoft is enhancing its own M365 Copilot with deeper integration across its suite, focusing on context-aware assistance and advanced document
Dhurandhar 2 has achieved a remarkable Rs 1,712.98 crore worldwide in just 25 days, becoming the first Bollywood film to hit Rs 1,700 crore in Phase 1 without a Gulf release. Despite a dip after its strong opening, the spy-action flick’s primary Hindi market drove its impressive India net collection of Rs 1,083.67 crore.
