The India vs Pakistan match in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 was cancelled after outrage over the Pahalgam terror attack. Several ex-India players withdrew, and resurfaced photos of Ajay Devgn with Shahid Afridi intensified the backlash due to Afridi’s past remarks. Organisers apologized, while the tournament continues with other matches.
After a 12-year delay, Grand Theft Auto V has officially launched in Saudi Arabia and the UAE on July 17, 2025. This release marks a shift in MENA media regulation, enabled by a new 21+ age rating. The uncensored game, excluding gambling features, is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s…
Former UK Conservative MP Kate Kniveton has revealed years of abuse by her ex-husband, Andrew Griffiths, also a former Tory MP. In a new documentary, Kniveton details the decade-long abuse, which continued through legal channels even after she left. She highlights the failures of family courts in protecting victims and children, emphasizing that domestic abuse…
In a significant relief for Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Supreme Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate’s appeal regarding summons issued to his wife, BM Parvathi, in the MUDA land allotment case. The court criticized the ED’s involvement, suggesting political battles belong in the public domain.
Internet sensation IShowSpeed has announced a temporary break from streaming after an eventful European tour. The 19-year-old streamer, known for his high-energy IRL streams and viral moments, hinted at a major project in the works. Speed’s promise of a ‘huge’ return has sparked intense speculation among fans, with theories ranging from collaborations with Messi to…
A Bengaluru auto driver’s story has gone viral, showcasing his remarkable intellect and humility. Content creator Abhinav Maylavarapu shared the video, highlighting the driver’s fluency in seven languages and two master’s degrees. Despite past aspirations of becoming an IAS officer and experience in MNCs, he now drives an auto, content with his life.
Mulund Riders launched Mahakumbh, an 11-month fitness initiative, fostering healthy habits through monthly challenges among 260+ participants in four teams. This trust-based program encourages activities like running, cycling, and swimming, tracked monthly. The first team event on July 20, 2025, saw 168 participants exceeding targets
Astronomer, a U.S.-based DataOps company, is making significant strides in streamlining data workflows through its cloud-native platform, Astro, built on Apache Airflow. With substantial funding and a growing client base including Apple and Uber, Astronomer enables real-time analytics, AI/ML model orchestration, and automated ETL processes. Despite a recent controversy involving its former CEO, the company…
The Bombay High Court overturned the death sentences of five men and acquitted all twelve accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. Justices Anil Kilor and S.M. Chandak cited a lack of evidence, setting aside the special MCOCA trial court’s 2015 judgment.
IBM, in collaboration with Cambridge University Press & Assessment and S-Vyasa University, introduces the IBM Global Entrance Test (GET) for MBA, MCA, and MSc Computer Science admissions for the 2025-26 academic year. Scheduled for August 17, the online test evaluates aptitude, logical reasoning, and language proficiency.
