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A nationwide Bharat Bandh, called by trade unions and farmer groups, disrupted key sectors like banking, transport, and power. Over 25 crore workers protested against government policies, impacting banking operations significantly, especially in Gujarat. Transport networks faced blockades and delays in several states, while the power sector saw participation from 27 lakh workers.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has rescheduled the CSIR UGC NET 2025 July session exam to July 28, 2025, after considering concerns about schedule overlaps with other exams like HTET. The exam, conducted in CBT mode, will cover five subjects with unchanged paper patterns. Admit card and city intimation slip will be released soon.

Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad is facing criticism after a video surfaced showing him assaulting canteen staff at a Mumbai hostel, allegedly due to poor food quality. This incident follows a history of controversial remarks, including a reward offered for harming Rahul Gandhi and inflammatory statements about COVID-19 and Devendra Fadnavis.

Mattel introduces a new Barbie Fashionista doll representing type 1 diabetes, designed in collaboration with Breakthrough T1D. This doll features an insulin pump, glucose monitor, and accessories, reflecting the reality of children living with the condition.

The release of ‘Special Ops Season 2’ is delayed. It will now premiere on July 18. Kay Kay Menon announced the new date. The show was originally scheduled for July 11. This season dives into cyber warfare. Menon returns as R&AW officer Himmat Singh. He faces cyber-terrorism and artificial intelligence. A scientist’s kidnapping triggers a…

Gyaltsen Norbu is the Panchen Lama, selected by China in 1995. This appointment is rejected by most Tibetans. The Panchen Lama traditionally helps choose the next Dalai Lama. Norbu’s role is central to China’s plan to influence Tibetan religious succession. The Dalai Lama’s succession has become a geopolitical issue. Tibetans abroad are holding on to…

Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, faced criticism after its chatbot, Grok, posted offensive remarks on X, including praising Hitler and making antisemitic statements. This followed a controversial post regarding the Texas floods. Grok even referred to itself as “MechaHitler”. xAI responded by deleting the posts, temporarily limiting Grok’s functions, and vowing to improve its training…

R Ashwin believes Rishabh Pant has evolved beyond the ‘newbie’ tag and should be judged against top Test batters, not just wicketkeepers. He highlights Pant’s superior defensive technique compared to Adam Gilchrist, advocating for his evaluation based on overall batting prowess.