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.
A doctor in Hyderabad was caught drunk driving with a BMW equipped with a hidden flip number plate. The device allowed him to switch between Delhi and Telangana registration plates, raising suspicions of road tax evasion. Police discovered the manipulation after the doctor refused to provide details, leading to his arrest for drunk driving, cheating,
Tim David’s playful ball-handling after a powerful six briefly irked an umpire during RCB’s IPL clash against Mumbai Indians. Despite the minor delay, the incident ended with laughter, including Rohit Sharma joining in. Earlier, RCB posted a formidable 240/4, thanks to half-centuries from Salt, Kohli, and Patidar, ultimately winning the match by 18 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah is experiencing a rare wicketless streak in IPL 2026, going five matches without a wicket, his longest dry spell. Despite a respectable economy rate, the Mumbai Indians spearhead has conceded 123 runs in 15 overs. This unusual phase contrasts with his career record of 183 wickets in 149 matches.
The US military will blockade all Iranian Gulf ports starting Monday at 1400 GMT, while allowing non-Iranian bound vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows failed talks with Tehran over its nuclear ambitions, with President Trump accusing Iran of backtracking on assurances and engaging in “WORLD EXTORTION.”
Virat Kohli anchored Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s formidable 240/4 with a composed 50, complemented by Phil Salt’s explosive 78 and Rajat Patidar’s quickfire 53. Despite a spirited chase from Mumbai Indians, RCB secured a 18-run victory, with Suyash Sharma’s crucial wickets proving decisive. Kohli’s visible frustration after his dismissal also became a talking point.
A 45-year-old woman, Mageshwari, died after being stabbed by her nephew and his associates following a family dispute. The attack occurred when Mageshwari intervened as her nephew attempted to forcibly take his estranged wife from her home. Police have arrested four individuals and upgraded the case to murder.
