The Times of India

Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan discussed Operation Sindoor's success. He indicated loitering munitions were deployed near Sargodha during the operation. These munitions searched for radars and may have struck Kirana Hills. This occurred after failing to locate their intended targets in the region. Chauhan's comments clarified the operation's impact on the Pakistani hills.

In a landmark move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been awarded an unprecedented compensation package of $96.5 million, underscoring the firms strides in artificial intelligence and cloud services. This pay structure, predominantly reliant on stock and performance incentives, ties Nadella's earnings to both shareholder returns and overall revenue, aligning executive remuneration with crucial business objectives.

Pucovski retired from professional cricket in April last year at the age of 27 after suffering 13 documented concussions during his career.

On Eid-e-Milad, the Indian stock market will continue its trading operations as usual. However, it's important to note that August 26 marks a settlement holiday for all stock exchanges. This implies that while daily trading activities proceed, the processing of funds and securities will be temporarily halted, leading to a one-day delay in eligible trade settlements. The commodity markets will function regularly, but the currency markets will be closed.

China's military expansion in the South China Sea has entered a new phase after satellite images revealed fresh installations on Yagong Island near Antelope Reef in the disputed Paracel Islands. Analysts believe the structures could become an early warning radar station supporting Beijing's largest military base under construction in the region. The development comes amid growing tensions over Taiwan and competing territorial claims involving Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video from the UNRWA directors office after Israeli forces took control of the Qalandia Training Centre. He claimed the facility would be turned into a school, while UNRWA said employees were evicted from its oldest vocational centre serving Palestinian refugees. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned the raid, calling it a violation of international obligations.#Israel #UNRWA #EastJerusalem #BenGvir #Jerusalem #Palestine

Mondays 3-5 defeat to Argentina summed up a campaign littered with familiar flaws. There have been moments of promise in Amstelveen, but they have been overshadowed by defensive lapses, poor decision-making and an attack that has often failed to convert pressure into goals.

United States visa appointments are paused worldwide for consular officer training. This initiative supports the administration's broader immigration enforcement efforts. Immigrant visa applicants are being notified of rescheduled interviews due to this program. The government is also tightening restrictions on legal immigration and visa issuances. These actions reflect ongoing reviews and adjustments to the US visa system.

Asaduddin Owaisi has openly criticized the RSS and BJP for their connections to the Manusmriti, questioning their true allegiance to the Indian Constitution adopted in 1949. He emphasized the valiant efforts of Muslim freedom fighters during the resistance against British colonialism and pointed out VD Savarkar's letters to the British while imprisoned. The ongoing discourse regarding Manusmriti's relevance and constitutional principles is growing more fervent by the day.

A federal judge ordered Guardant Health to pay over $245 million to TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington. This judgment follows a jury verdict for infringing patented DNA sequencing technology. Guardant Health will pay an upfront amount and an ongoing royalty until March 2033. The company announced it will appeal the final judgment and is confident in its position.

Zelensky demands more war money as Ukraine faces election pressure and a fresh corruption scandal. Speaking at the Coalition of the Willing talks in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine needs billions more from allies to expand its long-range drone campaign against Russia. His appeal comes amid nationwide calls for urgent elections and new corruption charges involving a senior official in his administration. The political turmoil adds fresh pressure as the war enters another critical

Intel has recently witnessed a decline in its PC and server CPU market share, dropping below seventy percent for the first time in thirty-one years. This downturn coincides with AMD achieving a historic high of thirty-point-seven percent, largely driven by increased shipments of gaming console chips. Moreover, the desktop CPU sector is grappling with a noteworthy drop in shipments, further emphasizing the industry shift.

Six people died and several others were injured in a bus accident. A private travel bus collided with a moving truck near Durgapuram stage. The bus was carrying forty-three passengers from Hyderabad to Vijayawada early Wednesday. Injured individuals were transported to local hospitals for immediate medical attention. Police have initiated an investigation to determine the precise cause of this tragic collision.

The US military conducted a strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea. This operation resulted in the deaths of four individuals suspected of drug trafficking. Another strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two people accused of similar activities. These recent attacks bring the total killed in such operations to at least 227. Human rights groups have criticized these actions as unlawful extrajudicial killings.

Mumbai's auto and cab drivers are learning Marathi due to a new state rule. Some drivers are using basic Marathi phrases to refuse passengers for various reasons. The government has established training centers and a helpline for drivers facing issues. Drivers failing tests receive a notice and a suspension period for language acquisition. Passengers hope for more ride acceptances and fewer excuses from drivers.