Dalal Street opened higher on Tuesday, with benchmark indices rising after a strong rebound in the previous session. Intense buying in banking and IT stocks, coupled with a strengthening rupee, boosted investor confidence. Global markets showed a mixed trend as oil prices climbed amid Middle East tensions.
Chess is grappling with a cheating crisis, forcing stringent security at top tournaments. World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura sarcastically compared players to spies due to intense scanning. Indian Grandmasters like Koneru Humpy and Shyam Sundar M support these measures, emphasizing skill-based wins. Pravin Thipsay suggests delaying live broadcasts to curb cheating, arguing popularity doesn’t hinge
Rain halted the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Punjab Kings match at Eden Gardens, with KKR at 25/2. A viral reel from Shreyas Iyer’s sister humorously claimed Punjab ‘gifted’ a point. The washout saw Punjab top the table, while KKR opened their account but face pressure. KKR’s batting struggled early before the downpour.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei faces shareholder concerns over his public criticisms, particularly regarding the Pentagon and Donald Trump. Investors reportedly feel his aggressive stance, especially after the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist Anthropic, is unprofessional for a CEO backed by major firms. This follows an internal memo where Amodei criticized Trump and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
Artemis II astronauts achieved a historic milestone, reaching a record 252,756 miles from Earth during a lunar flyby. The crew experienced a rare solar eclipse and observed the Moon’s far side. This mission marks a significant step in NASA’s lunar exploration goals.
A tense moment in the PSL saw Steve Smith denied a single by Sahibzada Farhan, sparking comparisons to Smith’s own controversial refusal of a run to Babar Azam in the BBL. While fans cried ‘revenge,’ Farhan’s move seemed tactical, unlike Smith’s earlier strategic play. Smith still anchored Multan’s chase to victory.
NFL trade rumours picked up their momentum after the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly eyed San Francisco 49ers veteran Trent Williams for their left tackle position. With ongoing contract talks between Williams and the 49ers unresolved, the Chiefs are prepared to make a trade. This move comes as Kansas City seeks long-term stability for Patrick Mahomes’
Oracle has initiated a new week by appointing Hilary Maxson as its new Chief Financial Officer, following recent widespread layoffs. This move comes as the software giant invests heavily in AI infrastructure, taking on significant debt. Maxson, with extensive financial experience, aims to ensure disciplined investment for customer and shareholder value amidst Oracle’s ambitious cloud
