India is closely watching the dangerous escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with Islamabad declaring "open war" after airstrikes. New Delhi views Pakistan's actions as a tactic to mask domestic failures and strongly supports Afghanistan's sovereignty. A regional conflict could derail India's growing development initiatives and investment plans in the country. More

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The Supreme Court reprimanded the West Bengal government for repeatedly filing vague complaints to delay the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The court clarified that while the High Court Chief Justice would decide deployment modalities, judicial officers alone would assess voter claims and document validity, urging the state to cooperate for expeditious completion. More

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SAP faces internal turmoil over a new bonus system favouring underperforming managers over diligent staff. This has sparked team conflicts and questions about fairness amid restructuring. Employee trust in leadership is reportedly declining, adding pressure as the company navigates AI's impact on enterprise software. More

India's batting faltered in the first two ODIs against Australia, resulting in consecutive losses. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged batting errors, stating the team fell short of their target. Despite a strong T20I series win, the ODI campaign has been disappointing. Australia's young stars, Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield, shone brightly, securing the series win. More

Team USA's Olympic gold medalist Quinn Hughes is set for a whirlwind media tour, appearing on Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show. This comes as the Minnesota Wild defenseman juggles demanding playoff push responsibilities. Hughes, recently traded to the Wild, has been instrumental in their success, showcasing his elite talent on both the NHL and Olympic stages. More

A viral social media post highlights a growing trend in San Francisco's tech scene: a 'no shoes' policy at offices. Startups like Cursor, Replo, and Spur are encouraging employees to shed their footwear, aiming to create a more relaxed, home-like atmosphere. More

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England now have three wins from three matches in the Super Eights. New Zealand sit second in Group 2 with three points, while Pakistan are third with one point. Pakistan must register a big win against already-eliminated Sri Lanka on Saturday to move ahead of New Zealand and qualify for the semifinals. More

The Bangladesh government has reshuffled army officers for the second time in a week. High-level officers facing criticism for their alleged pro-Pakistan and pro-Jamaat roles have been transferred. This move strengthens the position of army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman. The government is also ending services of contractual appointees from the interim government, breaking old chains of influence. More

Amazon is injecting $50 billion into AI leader OpenAI, solidifying a strategic partnership. This collaboration will see AWS offer a new 'Stateful Runtime Environment' for generative AI apps, powered by OpenAI models. OpenAI will also leverage AWS's custom Trainium chips, boosting performance and cost-efficiency for their advanced AI workloads. More

The BJP identified the excise controversy as a significant vulnerability for the AAP, portraying it as a departure from their anti-corruption roots. This issue, coupled with the "Sheesh Mahal" controversy and governance challenges, eroded AAP's credibility and contributed to their political downfall in Delhi. More

Following a dominant 5-1 win over Toronto, the Panthers face the Sabres in a critical back-to-back game. Florida, eight points out of a playoff spot, needs more wins. Buffalo, holding a wild card position, has a strong season series record against the Panthers. Goaltender Alex Lyon could start against his former team. More