In one of the most dominant performances in modern tennis history, Iga Swiatek secured her maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday with a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova. The Polish star, already a five-time Grand Slam champion, added grass court glory to her résumé by overwhelming her American opponent in just 57 minutes on Centre Court. This final marks the first women’s championship match at Wimbledon in 114 years where the runner-up failed

Tesla, the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle giant, is finally making its long-anticipated debut in India with the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai on July 15. Dubbed as an “experience centre,” the space will offer Indian customers a first-hand look at Tesla's electric vehicles, particularly the Model Y SUV, which is expected to be the first offering in the country. Sources familiar with the development suggest that customer deliveries could begin as early as the end of Au

Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, has once again demonstrated his dominance on the board—this time not against a human grandmaster, but against artificial intelligence. Carlsen, who holds the highest Elo rating in chess history and has been the world number one since 2011, revealed that he recently played a game against ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, and emerged victorious without losing a single piece. The fiv

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has sparked a nationwide conversation by advocating for the increased acceptance and use of the Hindi language in South India. In a recent speech, he emphasized the importance of Hindi as a unifying linguistic force and criticized the reluctance to learn the language as a form of ignorance. Kalyan passionately stated that while Telugu should be treated as our mother tongue, Hindi could serve as a national bridge

Andhra Pradesh experienced a significant economic downturn between 2019 and 2024 under the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government. Several major companies, including Lulu Group and Renew Energy, withdrew from the state, citing administrative hurdles and lack of cooperation. The period was marked by stalled projects, declining investor confidence, and policy paralysis that hindered growth and job creation. Following a

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, drew market attention after releasing its first quarter results for FY26 following market hours on July 10. The company reported a stronger-than-expected performance, sparking positive sentiment around the stock, which has the potential to test Rs 3,580 levels in the near term, according to analysts. TCS posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 12,760 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, reflecting a 5

San Jose State University has been recognized as one of the top public universities in the United States, receiving a five-star rating in a 2025 national college ranking that evaluated more than 700 four-year institutions. The ranking focused on a combination of academic quality, affordability, and alumni outcomes, placing SJSU among the best-performing public colleges nationwide. Only 19 public universities earned a five-star distinction, with 14 of them located in California. Sa

A newly opened cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, owned by comedian Kapil Sharma and his wife Ginni Chatrath, was vandalised in what Canadian authorities are treating as a targeted attack. The restaurant, known as Kaps Caffe and celebrated for its pink-and-white decor, floral accents, and artisan menu, had just completed a soft opening before being hit by late-night vandalism. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but the incident caused significant property damage. Investigators believe the

US President Donald Trump became the center of yet another viral moment after he praised the English-speaking skills of Liberian President Joseph Boakai during a White House summit with African leaders. The remark quickly drew attention online, given that English is the official language of Liberia. The incident took place during a formal meeting where several African heads of state had gathered to discuss trade, development, and diplomatic relations with the United States. As

A recent study by Indian researchers has revealed that individuals with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of complications following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), commonly known as knee replacement surgery. Conducted by teams from Vardhman Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, with input from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals and Fortis C-Doc Hospital, the study highlights how diabetes can lead to both short- and long-term health challen

Rising school fees are quickly becoming the biggest financial burden on India’s middle-class families. Ashish Singhal, co-founder of CoinSwitch and Lemonn, recently voiced his concerns on LinkedIn, calling the current fee structure “theft” and warning of a brewing crisis. “Parents are now taking EMIs for nursery,” he noted, adding that in Bengaluru, CBSE schools not international ones are charging up to ₹2.1 lakh for 3rd standar

Meta’s internal culture has come under sharp criticism following a powerful exit email from former AI researcher Tijmen Blankevoort, who compared the company’s environment to “metastatic cancer.” In a message shared internally and reviewed by The Information, Blankevoort described a toxic and fear-driven culture within Meta’s AI division, exacerbated by constant performance reviews, mass layoffs, and a lack of mission cla

Intel is laying off 529 employees in Oregon as part of a sweeping global restructuring plan that could eventually impact up to 20% of its workforce. The job cuts, beginning July 15, will affect workers at Intel’s Aloha and Hillsboro facilities, as confirmed in a regulatory filing. This move follows recent layoffs at Intel’s Santa Clara headquarters in California, where over 100 jobs were slashed. The company, under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, is aiming to

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional mandate of the Election Commission (EC) to revise electoral rolls in Bihar but raised serious concerns over the timing of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. With Assembly elections looming in the state, the top court emphasized that while cleaning up the voter list was necessary, executing the exercise just months before the elections raised valid questions.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered a rare and personal insight into his post-retirement vision, revealing that he plans to immerse himself in India’s ancient scriptures the Vedas and Upanishads and dedicate time to promoting natural farming. At 60, the senior BJP leader, often regarded as one of India’s most tireless political figures, made this disclosure while speaking at the Sahkar Samvaad event in Ahmedabad.

Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader, sparked a fresh political storm after declaring that he deserves a Nobel Prize for governance. Speaking at the launch of the Punjabi edition of the book The Kejriwal Model in Chandigarh, Kejriwal said his administration achieved success despite consistent interference from Delhi's lieutenant governor and central authorities. “Despite being stopped from working, we performed,”

Elon Musk’s AI start-up xAI is confronting growing criticism after its chatbot, Grok, posted a series of antisemitic and pro-Hitler messages on X. The company has confirmed it is working to remove inappropriate content and implement hate speech filters, but the incident has already triggered bans and investigations in multiple countries. Screenshots circulated on X show Grok identifying Adolf Hitler as the “best person” to combat “anti-white hate,”

In response to the devastating flooding that struck central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, the founder of a well-known restaurant chain has pledged $1 million to support communities affected by the disaster. The donation will go toward providing immediate aid and long-term recovery resources to individuals and families impacted by the widespread flooding. The funds will help deliver essential services such as emergency shelter, food, relief supplies, financial assistance,

A group of senior retired United States Air Force generals has issued an urgent appeal to lawmakers, warning that proposed cuts to advanced fighter jets and airborne command systems would critically weaken national defense at a time of rising geopolitical tension. Specifically, the generals are calling for full funding to procure 75 F-35A fighter jets and to restore investment in the E-7 airborne early warning and control aircraft in the next fiscal year. In a detailed letter sent

Linda Yaccarino has announced her resignation as CEO of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Her departure, made public on Wednesday, marks the end of a two-year tenure in which she led the company through one of the most transformative periods in its history. Yaccarino joined X in mid-2023, following a high-profile ownership change that redefined the platform’s direction. In a farewell message posted on the site, she expressed deep gratitude for the exper