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A Trinamool Congress (TMC) meeting was postponed after nearly three-fourths of the party's 80 MLAs failed to attend, following alleged attacks on Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. The party announced statewide rallies and a sit-in in Kolkata against post-poll violence and evictions, blaming BJP for "terror" against workers. BJP denies involvement, citing local anger.

As luxury camps and professionally managed expeditions draw record numbers to Everest, delays and fatalities are becoming an accepted part of the climb

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opted to bowl first in the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans. Skipper Rajat Patidar backed his team's strong chasing record on a batting-friendly pitch. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill also admitted he would have batted first, highlighting the toss's favorable outcome for both sides. One change sees Arshad Khan replace Sai Kishore for GT.

The deal is likely to boost Afghanistan’s defence capabilities amid recent military tensions with Pakistan. Moscow is also seeking Taliban’s help to counter terror groups such as IS-K, which poses a threat to Central Asia, traditionally seen as Russia’s strategic backyard

AI tools are becoming more convincing, but experts warn their tendency to confidently present false information is a growing concern. These systems, optimized for plausibility rather than truth, can mislead users in critical areas like research and healthcare. The risk of errors spreading due to unverified AI responses is significant, making detection harder.

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has urged Royal Challengers Bengaluru to drop Romario Shepherd for the IPL 2026 final, deeming his bowling a potential liability. He also advised RCB to retain Venkatesh Iyer. Srikkanth believes Gujarat Titans must dismiss Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Rajat Patidar early to stand a chance.