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Mani Shankar Aiyar's critique of "Rahulian" politics sparks debate on the Congress's ideological shift from Nehruvianism to civil society influence. Analyst Rasheed Kidwai suggests Aiyar, though isolated, highlights a party increasingly shaped by non-dogmatic, issue-driven approaches, moving away from traditional party structures and veteran leadership's influence.

Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram's warm hug before the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash stole the show, contrasting with the on-field no-handshake policy. Despite pre-match camaraderie, India dominated the game, crushing Pakistan by 61 runs thanks to Ishan Kishan's 77 and stellar bowling performances, securing their Super Eight spot.

Shoaib Akhtar's sharp criticism of PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi took a U-turn, with the former pacer claiming his remarks were misconstrued. Akhtar insisted his 'incompetent and illiterate' comments targeted broader administration issues, not Naqvi personally. He expressed frustration over the India boycott stance flip-flop, while also critiquing player selections and Pakistan's overall cricketing approach.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had announced a 3 per cent reservation for youths from tea gardens in Grade I and Grade II government jobs in October last year during the 19th biennial general conference of the Assam Tea Tribe Students’ Association (ATTSA) and the central biennial general conference of the Assam Tea Tribe Women’s Association.

The US and Philippines are bolstering their defense in the South China Sea by deploying advanced missile systems. This move, aimed at deterring China's assertive actions, follows joint condemnation of Beijing's "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities." The allies are also increasing joint military drills and modernizing the Philippine armed forces, with the US planning further deployments of sophisticated weaponry.

Gold prices saw a dip of over 1% in futures trade Tuesday, influenced by easing safe-haven demand, improved geopolitical sentiment, and a stronger US dollar. Analysts suggest this is a corrective phase within a broader bullish trend, with investors advised to rebalance on dips amid choppy markets. Global markets also experienced a decline in gold futures.

Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq remains optimistic about the team's T20 World Cup chances despite a crushing loss to India. He believes the side has learned from mistakes and is determined to defeat Namibia to advance. Tariq also defended underperforming stars Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi, emphasizing their past contributions and the team's ultimate goal of winning the tournament.

Salim Khan, Salim-Javed legend, admitted to Lilavati Hospital. Salman Khan left Madh Island shoot; Aayush Sharma's viral video shows him hurrying to father-in-law. Family including Alvira, Arpita spotted. 90-year-old icon, father of Salman, Arbaaz, Sohail; shaped Bollywood hits like 'Sholay'.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar said that ​​economics will give way to politics and security "when it comes to making choices and technology in the age of AI will be even more transformative than ever before." The minister also highlighted how the world today has been witnessing "weaponisation of production, finance, leveraging of market shares and tightening of export controls".

A suicide bombing and attack by gunmen on a security post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the deaths of 11 soldiers and a child. Security forces thwarted the overnight breach attempt, later killing 12 TTP militants. The explosives-laden vehicle also damaged civilian homes, injuring seven others.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu states India is adopting a practical AI approach, focusing on efficient, cost-effective smaller models tailored to local needs. He believes India's young population is the most AI-enthusiastic globally, driving rapid adoption and creating new opportunities. Vembu also anticipates AI will create new jobs, requiring software engineers to focus more on customer problem-solving.

India's mutual fund industry experienced robust growth in early 2026, with total assets under management reaching Rs 81.01 lakh crore, a 20.5% increase year-on-year. Equity-oriented schemes anchored this expansion, while Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) saw significant inflows and a growing share of equity AUM. The investor base also expanded, with passive fund AUM achieving record levels.

Australia's World Cup hopes are in peril, needing Ireland to defeat Zimbabwe. A washout in the Ireland-Zimbabwe match would eliminate Australia, as Zimbabwe would advance with a draw. Australia must win their final game and rely on other results, facing an early exit if Zimbabwe secures even a single point.

Celina Jaitly's brother, Maj (Rtd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, remains detained in the UAE since September 2024. The Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to appoint a legal firm to represent him. The court granted the Centre additional time to pursue diplomatic efforts after UAE authorities declined a consular access request.

Young Chinese women are embracing "painless parenthood" by raising life-sized cotton dolls, offering nurturing joy without the financial and career burdens of real motherhood. This trend, fueled by fandom and a desire for emotional fulfillment, allows them to experience motherhood's warmth and express creativity in a judgment-free environment, redefining adulthood on their own terms.

The Congress party has criticized the Centre's alleged mismanagement of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, calling it an example of a "PR hungry" government that turned a global opportunity into "utter chaos." Party president Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted distress faced by participants, including founders, exhibitors, and visitors, due to logistical failures and disruptions.

The e-Vitara is offered in two battery pack options - 49kWh and 61kWh. The batteries use LFP (Lithium Iron-phosphate) ‘blade’ cells sourced by BYD. The 49kWh battery will come paired with a single motor placed on the front axle, which puts out 144hp. The bigger 61kWh battery also gets single-motor, but here it puts out 174hp.

The brutal selloff in Indian technology stocks has been particularly noticeable across Asia, where the region’s strong hardware manufacturing base continues to be regarded as essential to the broader artificial intelligence ecosystem.