Times of India

With 6 defeats and a solitary win in 7 matches, RCB are reeling at the bottom of the table and are on the verge of an early elimination from the play-offs race this IPL season. Taking some much-needed time away from the game after back-to-back defeats, RCB players were seen sharing a light-hearted banter during a question-answer session.

China has established a new military cyber unit, the Information Support Force, to enhance its ability to engage in and emerge victorious from conflicts. The announcement was made by Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the defence ministry, who stated that the unit will serve as a "key support for coordinated development and application of network information systems".

H5N1 bird flu virus found in raw milk by WHO, affecting various animals. Human recovered from bird flu after cow exposure in Texas; bird-to-cow transmission observed during outbreaks.

Samsung Galaxy S23, priced at Rs 69,990 post Flipkart discount, competes with Galaxy S24 series. Offers flagship features, including AI enhancements, at a reduced price with additional bank discounts.

KL Rahul, the talented Indian batsman and captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), recently shared one of the biggest regrets of his cricketing career and the time spent with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rahul also shared the experience he had with star batsman Virat Kohli when he inked his IPL deal with RCB back in 2013. Expressing that playing for the franchise had always been a dream of his, he reflected on the immense learning journey it provided him.

Ashutosh Sharma almost led Punjab Kings to a remarkable victory on his own, unexpectedly shifting the momentum of the game. Despite his impressive performance, Mumbai Indians held their ground and secured a nine-run win in an exciting match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Thursday. Punjab Kings faced a major threat to their net run rate when they were 14/4 and then 77/6 while chasing 193. Following Shashank's 25-ball 41, Ashutosh continued to drive the team forward with an explosive 25-ball 61.

French police cordoned off the Iranian consulate in Paris on Friday, where a man was threatening to blow himself up, Europe 1 radio and BFM TV. Police said they were on the scene and have asked the public to avoid the area. Service was interrupted on a nearby metro line for security reasons, the RATP metro company said.

Marconi Beach in Cape Cod unveils a Cold War artifact, an RCAT from Camp Wellfleet. National Park Services, led by Bill Burke, shed light on secretive military programs for antiaircraft gunners, emphasizing defense capabilities during global tension.

Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope collaborates with ESA on a mission targeting small main belt asteroids to deepen understanding of early solar system mysteries. Managed by Nasa's Goddard Center and Lockheed Martin, the mission explores asteroid composition, dynamics, and impact risks.

Cicadas are insects known for their prominent eyes, clear wings, and large bodies, ranging from 1 to 2 inches long. They are famous for their loud choruses, which are actually mating calls produced by males. There are over 3,000 cicada species worldwide, but the periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years in the US are particularly well-known.

Isfahan has several military bases and facilities and is believed to have been one of several launch sites for Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday night. Two US officials confirmed Israel was behind the attack. The Israeli government told officials and embassies not to confirm or discuss the strike, a fairly common practice, according to Israeli officials. Iran did not accuse Israel of launching an attack and state media mostly downplayed the incident, saying no damage was caused.

Nato aircraft respond to Russian missile attack on Ukraine, causing heightened aviation activity. Polish military's Operational Command deploys on-duty aircraft amid noise levels, with operations concluding due to reduced threat level in Eastern Europe conflict.

China faces severe land subsidence issues, affecting major cities like Beijing and Tianjin. The study warns that nearly a quarter of coastal lands could sink below sea level within the next century, posing significant threats to coastal areas.

Israel retaliated against Iran's direct attack, bringing the long-standing adversaries into direct conflict in the Middle East. The strikes followed Iran's assault on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 85th birthday. Both sides claimed minimal damage, with Iran's media stating no significant impact near Isfahan. Israel echoed similar sentiments from Iran's previous attack on April 13, emphasizing no severe harm.

CERT-In issued a warning about Zoom vulnerabilities, urging users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks of privilege escalation and denial-of-service attacks. User privacy and system security are at stake.