Sri Lanka XI Reach 138/1 at Lunch as India Bowl in Warm-Up Match
Sri Lanka XI made a solid start against India on Day 1 of the three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo, reaching 138/1 in 29 overs at lunch after choosing to bat first. The practice game is India’s final preparation ahead of the upcoming two-Test series
Shubman Gill Misses Day 1 of Sri Lanka Warm-Up Match After Finger Injury
India Test captain Shubman Gill was ruled out of Day 1 of India’s three-day warm-up match against the Sri Lanka XI after suffering an impact injury to his right ring finger during a training session in Colombo. Team management decided not to risk their captain, with KL Rahul leading the
DMK Sets Conditions as Centre Pushes to Build Consensus on Delimitation Bill
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has laid down a set of conditions for considering support to the Centre’s proposed Delimitation Bill, even as the Union government intensifies efforts to secure broader political backing for the legislation. The Bill seeks to redraw parliamentary constituencies, expand the strength of the Lok Sabha,
Alibaba to Charge Large Enterprises for Next Open-Source AI Model
Chinese technology giant Alibaba is preparing to introduce a revenue-sharing model for major commercial users of the next version of its Qwen open-source AI model, signalling a significant change in how leading AI companies plan to monetize powerful open-weight models. According to sources familiar with the matter, the upcoming Qwen3.8-Max
Microsoft Opens Largest Data Centre Hub in India as AI Competition Intensifies
Microsoft has launched its largest data centre hub in India in Hyderabad, marking a significant expansion of its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The new facility increases Microsoft’s cloud presence in the country to four cloud regions, alongside its existing centres in Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai, reinforcing India’s growing
Saudi Arabia on High Alert Amid Fears of Coordinated Houthi and Iraqi Militia Attacks
Saudi Arabia has placed its security forces on high alert following intelligence reports indicating that Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and Iran-aligned Iraqi militias may be preparing coordinated attacks on the Kingdom’s civilian and strategic infrastructure. The warning comes amid heightened tensions across the Middle East as diplomatic efforts continue
US Student Visa Approvals for Indians Drop 62% Amid Tougher Trump-Era Immigration Measures
Indian students planning to pursue higher education in the United States have faced a significant setback, with F-1 student visa approvals falling by 62% during the peak May–August admissions period compared to the previous year. The decline is nearly double the 34% drop recorded for Chinese students, according to an
Trump Says Iran War Must End Soon, Expresses Optimism Over Strait of Hormuz Negotiations
US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that the ongoing conflict involving Iran could come to an end in the near future, stating that the war “has got to end pretty soon” and that Iran “can’t go much longer.” Speaking during an event at the White House, Trump said negotiations
Jamie Dimon Leads New Cross-Industry Alliance to Address AI Risks
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is spearheading a new cross-industry effort to strengthen defenses against the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative expands the Alliance for Critical Infrastructure (ACI), a coalition that aims to help major companies coordinate on AI-related cybersecurity threats, information sharing, and best practices.
Google Reshuffles AI Leadership as DeepMind Chief Demis Hassabis Takes New Alphabet Role
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has unveiled a significant overhaul of its artificial intelligence leadership as it seeks to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving AI race. The restructuring sees Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis transition into the newly created role of Alphabet Chief Scientist while also becoming Chairman of
