The Times of India

George Clooney BLASTS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his controversial post mocking the appearance of a young Canadian cadet. Speaking at the Venice Film Festival, Clooney called out what he described as a culture of cruelty and demanded to know where the sense of decency had gone. The Hollywood star also delivered a brutal verdict on Trumps America, calling it a possible kakistocracy. Canadian PM Mark Carney separately slammed Hegseths post as beneath the Pentagon.

During a spirited skating competition, young Tangtang faced a setback by falling right from the start. Demonstrating remarkable perseverance, she rose swiftly and began to pursue her fellow competitors, ultimately securing the lead. This inspiring recovery serves as a crucial reminder for parents on teaching their children resilience. Failures are an undeniable part of life, and guiding children in navigating these difficult moments is essential.

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi defended sweeping Test squad and coaching changes after Pakistans heavy 2-0 series loss to England. Seven players were dropped and five uncapped players added, while Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke took coaching roles. Despite criticism from former cricketers and fans, Naqvi called the decisions essential and defended his record, highlighting progress in white-ball cricket.

Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the biggest contributor to school closures and mergers across India in 2025-26, according to the latest UDISE+ data released by the Union Education Ministry. Of the 4,791 schools closed or merged nationwide, 2,426 were in Madhya Pradesh, accounting for more than half of the national total. At the same time, the states school education budget has increased to 36,730 crore, nearly 9,000 crore higher than in 2022-23. The national school network has also contracted, wit

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