China has blocked Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns and potential technology leakage. This move follows reports of Beijing restricting American capital in its AI sector. The decision stems from Manus’s “general AI agent” technology, developed in China but moved to Singapore, raising fears of intellectual property transfer to US firms.
Virat Kohli is just 11 runs away from becoming the first player to reach 9000 IPL runs ahead of Delhi Capitals clash. With 328 runs this season, he continues his remarkable consistency. Dinesh Karthik praised Kohli’s ability to reinvent himself and his disciplined preparation, calling it a learning experience for younger players.
Maharashtra State Board officials have assured that the MSBSHSE HSC results will be announced within the week, dismissing concerns about delays due to employee protests. Authorities confirmed that result preparation and verification are progressing on schedule. Anxiety had risen among students following media reports of disruptions, but the board reiterated there would be no impact.
After an 18-year wait, Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their maiden IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs. All-rounder Krunal Pandya expressed immense emotion, dedicating the historic victory to the passionate RCB fans and long-serving player Virat Kohli, who was visibly moved by the triumph.
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun, is on the verge of becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time globally, with a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,777.52 crore, just Rs. 10.54 crore away from surpassing ‘Baahubali 2:
Magnus Carlsen won the Chess.com Open, while Denis Lazavik beat Nihal Sarin, leaving no Indian qualified yet for the Esports World Cup 2026, as of yet. Extra qualification spots don’t pass down, increasing pressure on Sarin. He remains India’s one of the besthopes, with chances through circuit rankings and qualifiers in the evolving esports chess
The Baloch Liberation Army claims to have conducted 27 operations in Balochistan, resulting in 42 Pakistani military personnel killed and one captured. Attacks included IED blasts, ambushes, and raids targeting security forces and pro-government individuals. The group also reported three of its fighters died. This follows a recent deadly attack on a Pakistan Coast Guard
A Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted take-off at Delhi airport due to an engine fire, leading to a chaotic evacuation. A senior executive described the incident as “complete mismanagement” on the ground, citing issues with emergency response, passenger accounting, and hotel arrangements. The airline crew, however, was praised for their handling of the situation
A family of four, including parents and their two daughters, tragically died from suspected food poisoning on Sunday. After a family dinner, they consumed watermelon in the early hours, leading to severe vomiting and diarrhea. Despite medical attention, all four succumbed to the illness, prompting a police investigation.
