Calling it “a mockery of democracy”, Dhinakaran said he had urged the governor to take serious note of the developments. He submitted a representation seeking an invitation for AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to form the next govt.
The Producers Guild of India will mediate between actor Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment regarding the 'Don 3' dispute. FWICE withdrew its non-cooperation directive against Singh after he served a legal notice. The Guild aims for an amicable resolution and to establish clearer industry protocols.
FIFA has banned reusable water bottles inside stadiums for the 2026 World Cup, citing safety concerns. This reverses an earlier decision allowing transparent bottles, as they could be thrown and cause injury. Concerns remain about hydration and high temperatures.
Rahul Gandhi blamed PM Modi's government for the suicide of NEET aspirant Akanksha, calling it a consequence of a "corrupt, broken system" after the NEET paper leak. He criticized Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accused Modi of damaging India's education system.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced a $45 billion equity offering, oversubscribed with Berkshire Hathaway investing $10 billion, to fund AI compute build-out. The company plans to raise an additional $40 billion via an at-the-market program, bringing the total to $85 billion.
A microscopic zircon grain found within Libyan Desert Glass suggests extreme heat and rapid cooling, challenging conventional geological explanations and leaving the origin of the glass, possibly linked to an ancient catastrophe, still debated.
Virat Kohli is expected to miss India's ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL. Rohit Sharma's participation is also uncertain pending a fitness assessment. Both players' injuries could open up spots for Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, or Tilak Varma.
