Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined and received a demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. The incident occurred during MI's defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders when Pandya forcefully knocked the bails off the stumps. This disciplinary issue adds to Mumbai's disappointing season, as they were already eliminated from playoff contention.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has acknowledged the company has largely conceded China's AI chip market to Huawei due to US export restrictions, with Nvidia's market share in the region dropping to zero. Huang praised Huawei's strength and its local chip ecosystem, stating Nvidia has "evacuated that market."

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Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on his 35th death anniversary, vowing to fulfill his vision for a strong and prosperous India. Senior Congress leaders also paid homage at Vir Bhumi, remembering Rajiv Gandhi's contributions to modernizing India through technological and educational reforms.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to expand his cabinet, inducting 23 MLAs, including two from the Congress party, marking their return after 60 years. The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and IUML are also expected to join the council of ministers soon.

The Indian Rupee saw a welcome rebound, gaining 61 paise to trade at 96.25 against the US dollar, driven by easing oil prices. Despite this recovery, the currency remains under pressure, marking a nine-session losing streak. The Reserve Bank of India announced a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap auction to bolster banking system liquidity amidst global uncertainties and foreign investor outflows.

A shocking double murder has occurred in Govindpuri, Delhi. A 38-year-old woman, Sharda Sahu, and her 13-year-old son were found stabbed to death. The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday. Police suspect a robbery as cash and jewellery are missing. Investigations are underway to apprehend the culprits.

Elon Musk has backed a report challenging claims that data centers are significantly impacting water resources. The analysis suggests that even a tripling of data center water usage by 2030 would represent a small fraction of consumption by industries like golf courses and agriculture. The report emphasizes the need for accurate data when discussing AI's environmental footprint.

Prashant Kishor has relocated to a Patna ashram until the Bihar assembly polls, aiming for his Jan Suraaj Party to make an impact after a previous electoral setback. He criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son's cabinet induction and urged voters to prioritize their future over caste or monetary inducements, warning of potential economic challenges from West Asian conflicts.

Western Railway commenced a massive anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar, Mumbai, demolishing hundreds of structures near Bandra station to reclaim valuable railway land. The operation, aimed at facilitating railway expansion, faced resistance and violence, resulting in injuries and detentions. Residents allege inadequate rehabilitation and express distress over demolitions preceding Eid.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal opens up on his transition into cricket administration after a heart attack, Bangladesh’s fast bowling rise, the future of India-Bangladesh relations, the growing influence of T20 leagues. Bangladesh Cricket Board's interim president also shares his vision to restore Bangladesh cricket’s reputation, which has taken a beating after they decided to pull out from the T20 World Cup.

Chennai Super Kings batter Sanju Samson is on the cusp of a significant IPL milestone, needing just 23 runs for his second 500-plus season. Having enjoyed a stellar debut campaign with CSK in IPL 2026, Samson has been a standout performer, carrying his T20 World Cup form.