Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi alleged election security lapses, claiming BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms. He dismissed exit polls as a 'game of TRP' and asserted that support is shifting towards Congress, with individuals distancing themselves from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
TCS reported $7.6 billion in June-quarter revenue, a 2.7% year-on-year increase. The company saw a 2.7% sequential decline in net profit due to a one-time charge and annual wage hikes impacting operating margins to 24%. Despite cautious tech spending, TCS resumed workforce expansion, adding 9,279 employees.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US/Israeli airstrikes, was buried in Mashhad on Friday after a week of funeral ceremonies. His eldest son led prayers, but his successor and second son, Mojtaba, was absent.
New Delhi ranked 120th, Mumbai 121st, Chennai 123rd, and Bengaluru 127th in the latest Global Liveability Index. Copenhagen retained its top spot, followed by Vienna and Melbourne. The index assessed 173 cities, with Asia's liveability scores rising while Western Europe's stagnated.
Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal in the FIFA World Cup 2026, equaling Lionel Messi at the top of the Golden Boot standings. France defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach the semi-finals.
Conservative commentator Candace Owens is under fire from fellow right-wing figures for questioning the prosecution's case against Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk. Critics accuse Owens of aiding Robinson's defense by casting doubt on evidence, sparking a public dispute among conservative media personalities.
France secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in Boston. Kylian Mbappé scored a spectacular opening goal, and Ousmane Dembélé added a second, overcoming a penalty save by Yassine Bounou.
