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Marco Jansen revealed Ricky Ponting's playful parting words as he gears up for the World Test Championship Final against Australia. Jansen, fresh from a successful IPL season, valued Ponting's positive coaching approach. He also looks forward to learning from Stuart Broad, who joined the Proteas as a consultant, to gain insights on facing the Australian team at Lord's.

Around three vehicles in the showroom and possibly some in the service centre are believed to be damaged or destroyed

Immigration sweeps by ICE agents in Los Angeles, including at Home Depot locations, sparked widespread protests and a tense standoff. Demonstrators rallied against the enforcement actions, leading to over 40 arrests and clashes with law enforcement. The protests intensified after the arrest of SEIU California President David Huerta, who was accused of obstructing federal agents.

Tom Brady ignited NBA fan debate by revealing his Mount Rushmore of GOATs, notably including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant while omitting LeBron James. The list also featured WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson, alongside athletes from various sports, sparking controversy among fans who questioned the exclusion of James and the inclusion of newer players.

Sundar Pichai envisions a future Google CEO empowered by an extraordinary AI companion, reflecting the company's deep AI integration. He emphasizes AI as a tool to amplify human productivity, not replace workers, citing his own experimentation with AI coding assistants. Google prepares for a future where AI and human executives collaborate closely, reshaping leadership and work.

Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal, has released the semester results for various UG and PG programmes. Students can check their results online via the official website by entering their register number under the "Results" section. The university advises students to verify all details and contact the Controller of Examinations in case of discrepancies. Original mark sheets will be issued later. For further updates and notifications, students are encouraged to visit the university website regularly.

Tesla's shares plummeted following a public feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, triggered by Musk's criticism of Trump's tax bill. This clash exacerbated existing challenges, making Tesla the worst-performing large-cap stock this year. Despite a slight rebound, the fallout raises concerns about Tesla's future amid political and regulatory uncertainty, impacting investor confidence.

Maharashtra NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Jayant Patil clarified that talk about both the factions coming together was "only in the air", and there has been no discussion on a possible reunion

Magnus Carlsen clinched his seventh Norway Chess title, benefiting from D Gukesh's final-round loss to Fabiano Caruana. Carlsen drew his last game, securing the win with 16 points, while Caruana finished second. Carlsen acknowledged the potential of young Indian talents like Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, highlighting his own challenging tournament, including a notable loss to Gukesh.

Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying over 400 drones and 40 missiles, resulting in casualties and widespread damage across six regions. The attack, which killed at least six and injured around 80, targeted residential areas and critical infrastructure, prompting condemnation from President Zelenskyy.

Magnus Carlsen clinched his seventh Norway Chess title after D Gukesh's loss to Fabiano Caruana in the final round. Carlsen secured the championship with 16 points, closely followed by Caruana and Gukesh. In the women's section, Anna Muzychuk of Ukraine emerged victorious, despite losing the Armageddon tie-break, while Koneru Humpy finished as the runner-up.

The suspension of Bengaluru's police commissioner and other officers over IPL victory celebrations has sparked outrage within the police force. Many officers feel betrayed, alleging the government orchestrated the event despite risks. They claim the commissioner initially opposed the Vidhana Soudha venue, but was overruled by the Chief Minister's office, leading to them being scapegoated for following orders.

Excerpts from Chhagan Bhujbal’s candid interview with The Hindu’s Vinaya Deshpande

Pakistan said it is dismayed that the Indian Prime Minister has once again chosen to accuse Pakistan of involvement in the Pahalgam attack, without presenting a single piece of credible evidence

A public fallout has occurred between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, once allies. Musk proposed "The America Party" after a poll on X, fueled by his vision to dismantle the establishment. The rift escalated after Musk criticized Trump's legislative efforts, leading to Trump threatening to terminate Musk's government subsidies and contracts.