Virat Kohli recalls ‘hostile’ Australian crowds, thanks ex-RCB teammate for making him battle-ready for Down Under
Virat Kohli revealed that Australia’s aggressive cricketing environment tested his resilience but ultimately strengthened his mindset and career. He found inspiration in the Australian style, which motivated him to play his fearless brand of cricket. Kohli expressed gratitude for these experiences, noting they brought out his best performances.
UP: Man with criminal history murdered by friend turns foe in Jaunpur
A man with a criminal history, Ramakant Yadav, was shot dead by his former friend, Ashok Yadav, in Jaunpur. Ramakant had called Ashok for a ride home from Prayagraj. Ashok admitted to the murder, citing past disputes and monetary issues, and dumped the body in bushes after shooting Ramakant in the car.
iPhone-maker Foxconn sells former GM factory that its chairman had called ‘most important electric vehicle manufacturing and R&D hub in North America’, says …
Foxconn has sold its Ohio factory, initially intended for EV manufacturing, to Crescent Dune LLC for $88 million after multiple setbacks and EV startup bankruptcies. The company also sold EV business machinery for $287 million. Despite the sale, Foxconn claims it remains committed to the automotive sector, with reports suggesting a shift towards AI server…
Maharashtra lifts stay on hiring university faculty, changes rules to end crunch
Maharashtra has reformed public university recruitment, reducing interview weightage to 25% and increasing academic and research scores to 75%. This aims for transparent, merit-based appointments to fill over 11,000 vacant teaching posts. Revised rules align with UGC guidelines, prioritizing candidates from top institutions.
Roblox loses key ruling as judge keeps alleged abuse case public
A California judge denied Roblox’s bid to force child abuse claims into private arbitration, allowing a father’s lawsuit alleging his son’s exploitation to proceed publicly. This decision opens the door for similar cases to bypass Roblox’s mandatory arbitration clauses, potentially leading to more public scrutiny of the platform’s safety practices.
Affair & poisoning: How missing bottle cap exposed ‘suicide’ as murder; wife, lover held
Initially appearing as a suicide near Kanva dam, the death of Lokesh Kumar, a former gram panchayat president, was cleverly disguised. However, observant police officers noticed missing details like the poison bottle cap and a missing slipper, raising suspicions.