Google Cloud sees a major leadership change in its partner organization. Colleen Kapase, who led the partner program overhaul, has departed. David Smith, a seasoned Microsoft executive with nearly 30 years of experience, now takes the helm. Smith’s appointment signals a strategic move to accelerate Google Cloud’s channel transformation and leverage his extensive expertise to
The Australian-born forward was included after FIFA approved his change of association, allowing him to represent India at the senior level. He had earlier been part of the preparatory camp for the Bangladesh qualifier but could not make the squad due to pending paperwork.
A controversy erupted over a scene in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ featuring R Madhavan and Ranveer Singh, with a Shiv Sena leader filing an FIR for alleged disrespect to Gurbani. Madhavan has since clarified, stating the scene was misunderstood and that he extinguished his cigarette before reciting sacred lines, emphasizing respect for the Sikh community.
Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller storms box office with Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal. Bimal Oberoi, actor-producer (PK, Tiger 3), plays radical leader inspired by Maulana Shirani & Akbar Bugti. Short but powerful role adds tension.
China’s PLA has condemned Japan’s planned deployment of upgraded Type-12 missiles, warning of a “kill network” targeting coastal and inland areas. This move, aimed at deterring China in a Taiwan conflict, expands Japan’s long-range strike capabilities, raising regional tensions.
Meta Platforms has acquired the core team of AI startup Dreamer, including co-founder Hugo Barra, a former Meta executive. This move bolsters Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, aiming to develop autonomous AI agents for personalized user tasks. The deal signals Meta’s aggressive push into AI infrastructure, following substantial investments in the sector.
