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Test cricket dictates to you what is necessary; if you push too hard, it will bite you: Mark Butcher
The former England cricketer talks about how the Test format is greater than any idea anybody may have about how it should be played, why he compared Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with Garry Sobers and what went into the making o
Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber
The contract between the two companies ends in May 2028, Uber told TechCrunch.

‘Can EC do whatever it wants?’: HC on deputing teachers for SIR in Delhi
Court questions EC’s assertion that teachers are compensated for election duties; schedules next hearing in PIL against ‘large-scale’ deployment of govt. school staff for SIR drive in Delhi for July 28
Internet down, 18 metro stations shut, yet Jantar Mantar remains upbeat
Volunteers deployed at entry, exit gates to prevent overcrowding as thousands continue to turn up at the protest site; CJP warns of nationwide agitation if Pradhan is not removed in two days

West Bengal Minister vows to restore mangroves lost to encroachments in Sundarbans
The State holds the largest share of mangrove cover in India, accounting for 42.45% of the national total with approximately 2,119.16 sq. km.
Judoka Tulika Maan suspended for whereabouts failure, withdrawn from CWG
"She has committed three whereabouts failures in 12 months, and NADA has sent notice to her. So, she will be withdrawn from the team," a judo coach told PTI on conditions of anonymity

The Deschamps paradox: was his World Cup-winning Les Bleus tenure a success?
The debate over the 57-year-old’s managerial legacy will not disappear anytime soon. Critics will argue that his caution prevented France from reaching even greater heights. His supporters will counter that his disciplin

‘How dare you threaten students?’: Jamia, JNU face backlash over protest advisories

Delhi Police set up STF to probe exam-related offences, paper leaks

Trump Says Iranians Getting "Very Serious" In Talks
President Donald Trump stated that he has not yet made a final decision regarding potential military strikes against Iran. He suggested that Iranian officials are becoming more engaged in diplomatic discussions with the United States.

Did not cut any deal with government: Sonam Wangchuk
‘I focused on getting justice for the students and young people against whom FIRs have been registered. We saw what happened after the Ladakh incident on September 24, 2025: around 80 people were arrested and thrown in j
ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.
Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture
The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy stock in Rivian.

Trump to Meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Bid to End War
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Donald Trump early next week, according to a White House official, amid efforts to revive diplomatic talks to end the war with Russia.

Amid protests, NTA aims overhaul, goes on recruitment drive
NTA has advertised for vacancies in top-tier senior leadership roles and opened recruitment for young professionals via the UPSC Pratibha Setu portal

Man, 30, Jailed For Life For Raping 18-Month-Old Cousin In UP: Cops
A 30-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of his 18-month-old cousin. The verdict was delivered by a special POCSO court following a trial initiated by local law enforcement.

11 naturopathy bibliographies released at KU event
Pukasa holds protest meet in solidarity with Delhi students in Kerala’s Kochi
Left-leaning collective of writers and artists expresses solidarity with the ongoing student agitation in Delhi

Liquor Shops To Shut By 8 PM In Delhi Over Weekend Amid CJP Protest
Liquor stores across the national capital will be required to shutter early this weekend due to ongoing demonstrations. Authorities issued the order following security concerns related to student-led protests scheduled throughout the city.

Bengaluru’s Church Street to host weekly busking sessions for independent musicians
South Western Railway, Rotary partner to save 7.5 million litres of water annually at KSR Bengaluru station
Karnataka police chief directs adequate arrangements for protests across State
Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses
Meta's smart glasses have been a PR headache for the company. Public backlash has been swift, and fierce; people are concerned about the erosion of privacy and expansion of surveillance. Some especially bad actors are us

