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Google is reintroducing in-person interviews due to widespread AI-powered cheating during virtual hiring, as revealed by CEO Sundar Pichai. This decision comes after concerns raised by employees about compromised software engineering interviews. Other major corporations like Amazon, Anthropic, Cisco, McKinsey and Deloitte are also implementing anti-cheating measures, signaling an industry-wide shift away from fully virtual…

During a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Indian armed forces officers detailed Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam attack. The mission targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, with precision strikes eliminating key terror camps.

Mohammad Dilshad, a fugitive wanted for a 1999 murder in Saudi Arabia, was apprehended by the CBI at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after evading authorities for over two decades. The arrest followed a request from Saudi Arabian authorities and a CBI investigation that uncovered Dilshad’s use of a fake passport to travel abroad.

On India’s 79th Independence Day, Javed Akhtar shared a patriotic message, honouring freedom fighters. A troll’s comment about the date triggered a sharp response from Akhtar, who reminded the commenter of his family’s sacrifices during the freedom struggle. Akhtar highlighted his great-grandfather, Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi’s exile to the Cellular Jail, emphasising his family’s legacy of resistance…

The Sri Rangacharlu Memorial Hall, also known as the Town Hall, faces structural damage. This historic building in Mysuru requires urgent repairs. Despite promises and appeals, restoration work has not started. The Mysuru City Corporation is responsible for the hall’s upkeep. The tender process is underway, according to Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif. Heritage enthusiasts are…

Steve Smith has issued a warning to England’s batters, suggesting their aggressive tactics will face the ‘real’ test in The Ashes series due to challenging conditions and a formidable bowling attack. Smith acknowledged England’s recent strong performances and praised Joe Root’s consistent form, while also noting that the batter is yet to score a century…

Irfan Pathan revealed a heated exchange with Shahid Afridi during a 2006 flight from Karachi to Lahore. Afridi’s initial taunt led to a verbal altercation, escalating when Pathan jokingly inquired about dog meat, implying Afridi had consumed it.

In Bhopal, a 22-year-old BTech student, Nitesh Chandravanshi, tragically died after being stabbed by unidentified assailants near Kokta. The incident occurred as he walked home from work late Thursday night. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the motive, exploring possibilities beyond robbery, as his belongings remained untouched.

S&P Global Ratings upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB’, a move welcomed by the Economic Advisory Council, though they believe India’s economic strength warrants a higher rating. The upgrade reflects India’s fiscal consolidation, strong growth, and infrastructure development. S&P anticipates continued economic resilience driven by domestic consumption and rising capital expenditure.

Hrithik Roshan’s ‘War 2,’ co-starring Jr. NTR and directed by Ayan Mukerji, has exploded at the box office, earning Rs 73 crore net in Hindi within two days and Rs 108 crore overall. Despite clashing with ‘Coolie,’ ‘War 2’ dominated multiplexes, boosted by the Independence Day holiday and Jr. NTR’s appeal.