Ajay Ravikumar

A Trinamool Congress rebellion is deepening, with expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee challenging Abhishek Banerjee's authority rather than Mamata Banerjee's leadership. This internal strife, fueled by disputes over decision-making and the leader of opposition appointment, signals a proxy battle over succession, echoing past regional party struggles. The focus is on Abhishek's growing influence and organizational control.

A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel, reportedly operating with 25 rooms despite a six-room license, claimed 21 lives. Sealed windows and malfunctioning sensor gates hampered escape, with preliminary findings suggesting the blaze originated near the ground floor staircase. The building also lacked a fire No Objection Certificate.

Retirees can also choose structured, market-linked payouts to better manage longevity risk

Former England batter Mark Butcher expressed bewilderment over Jofra Archer's exclusion from the first Test against New Zealand, despite a stellar IPL season. Butcher questioned the decision, highlighting Archer's value as a premier fast bowler and the limited home Test schedule. He also pondered Ben Stokes' move to bat at number seven.

US President Donald Trump admitted calling Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" due to frustration over Lebanon escalation, impacting Iran talks. Despite the heated exchange, Trump insists their strong working relationship continues, citing shared "wartime leader" pressures. He remains optimistic about resolving regional tensions soon.

India always produced something great when a PM backed professionals who did the crucial work. In Modi’s time, examples include India Stack & welfare delivery at scale. India again needs new ideas. Modi, who has immense political capital, should induct talent at the top of govt

Elon Musk's fortune has surged to $970 billion, with a potential SpaceX IPO poised to make him the world's first trillionaire. His wealth, primarily from SpaceX and Tesla holdings, allows for vast hypothetical purchases, exceeding the GDP of many nations. This immense accumulation is attributed to his intense work ethic.

India has joined an elite group of nations gaining access to Anthropic's advanced AI cybersecurity model, Mythos, through Project Glasswing. This initiative aims to preempt cyber threats by identifying software vulnerabilities. India's inclusion, alongside key allies, highlights its growing significance in global AI development and its extensive digital infrastructure, offering mutual benefits in the race for cyber defense.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a stunning French Open quarterfinal defeat, blowing a set lead and a 4-1 advantage in the second set before losing to Diana Shnaider. Meanwhile, unseeded Polish player Maja Chwalinska continued her dream run, defeating Anna Kalinskaya to reach the semifinals after coming through qualifying and exceeding all expectations.