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AIFF waits for FIFA word on new Constitution

Google will pay $35.8 million in Australia following accusations of anti-competitive behavior. The tech giant allegedly paid Telstra and Optus to pre-install Google Search on Android phones, excluding competitors. This arrangement, lasting 15 months, impacted competition, prompting regulatory changes and a commitment from Google to remove such restrictions from future contracts.

Shubman Gill faces immense pressure in the upcoming T20I series against Australia due to his poor Asia Cup form and stiff competition from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. Head coach Gautam Gambhir’s T20 World Cup plans will be scrutinized as Gill, now vice-captain, must justify the team’s faith after Samson was moved down the order.

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Cricketer Akash Deep has been served a notice by Lucknow RTO, barring his new SUV from roads due to incomplete registration, missing HSRP and TRM. He has 72 hours to comply with documentation. The delivering dealership faces suspension for releasing the vehicle without mandatory plates, prompting RTO to issue directives ensuring HSRP and TRM installations…

A new parrot snake species, *Leptophis mystacinus*, has been identified in Brazil’s Cerrado savanna, distinguished by a unique moustache-like stripe. Researchers, led by Diego Santana, used morphology and DNA sequencing to confirm its novelty. The discovery highlights the biodiversity of the threatened Cerrado, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts amidst deforestation.

Donald Trump wants Roger Clemens in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He urged Clemens to sue Major League Baseball. Trump highlighted Clemens’ achievements and denied drug use allegations. He compared Clemens’ situation to Pete Rose’s case. Trump criticized MLB for delaying Rose’s consideration. He emphasized talent should be the reason for Hall of Fame induction.

Haryana’s air quality monitoring has been severely compromised since April, with all 29 state pollution control board stations offline due to a lapsed maintenance contract. This leaves the region pollution-blind, relying solely on two India Meteorological Department stations for data. The lack of comprehensive monitoring undermines efforts to mitigate air pollution during peak periods.

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning has been named the top right-winger in EA Sports NHL 26, boasting a 96 overall rating after a stellar 2024-25 season. Kucherov’s consistent offensive prowess, highlighted by his third straight 100-point campaign, keeps him ahead of stars like David Pastrnak and Mikko Rantanen in the virtual rankings.

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