US President Donald Trump has been awarded the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize. The award was presented to him during FIFA World Cup 2026 draw ceremony. Trump has previously described himself as a "president of peace" and campaigned for Nobel Peace Prize. The award has been designed for "individuals who help unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions".

A viral video of Julu, the 13-year-old resident dog of Mumbai's iconic Britannia & Co, has melted hearts online with over 777k views. Known for ruling the billing counter, Julu has long been part of the cafe's charm, greeting customers with her calm, loving presence. Social media users shared fond memories, praising both the dog and the restaurant's old-world warmth.

BJP MP from Bikaner and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal couldn't hide his love for singing at a public meeting held near Sriganganagar during the centenary celebrations of the foundation stone laying of Gang Canal. While narrating the story of then Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner State, he presented the song 'Sau Saal Pehle Mujhe Tum Se Pyar Tha'.

Applied Digital has reinvented itself from a bitcoin-mining data-center operator into a fast-growing AI infrastructure provider, sending its stock up 307% this year after just 13% gains in 2024. The company launched its first AI data center, secured a $5B hyperscaler lease, brought Polaris Forge 1 online, and invested $25M in chip-cooling startup Corintis.

NEC Director Kevin Hassett said it is a good time for the Fed to cautiously cut rates and expects easing at next week meeting. Hassett, a frontrunner to succeed Chair Powell, spoke as CME FedWatch put cut odds at 87.2%. Morgan Stanley also flipped its view, joining JPMorgan and BofA in forecasting a December cut.

A stock split increases a company share count and lowers its price per share, making it more affordable without changing total shareholder value. Firms split shares when prices rise above their preferred trading range; Nvidia did a 10-for-1 split in 2024. Reverse splits, meanwhile, help boost low prices or meet listing rules.

Meta is rebuilding ties with publishers, striking new commercial AI data agreements with outlets such as USA Today, Fox News, Le Monde, and others, Axios reported. The deals aim to secure licensed training data as Meta competes with OpenAI, Perplexity, and Google Gemini. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Meta shares edged 0.5% higher as chatter rose despite bearish sentiment.

Australia dominated Day 2 of the Ashes Pink-Ball Test at the Gabba, posting 378/6 and a 44-run lead over England. Jake Weatherald's aggressive 72 and Marnus Labuschagne's composed 65 set the tone. England's Jofra Archer bowled with fire, but fielding lapses and Australia's lower-order resistance kept the hosts in command heading into Day 3.

A research team from Switzerland and Japan has, for the first time, recorded real-time, high-resolution video of influenza virus entering living human cells. Using advanced microscopy technique, researchers watched flu particles "surf" along the cell membrane before being engulfed. "The infection of our body cells is like a dance between virus and cell," Yohei Yamauchi, who led the research, said.

Andhra Pradesh government is fast-tracking second phase of land pooling for expansion of Amaravati, even as a mixed feeling of hope and apprehension has gripped the farmers, who form the backbone of the project. To boost the farmers' confidence and check the rumour mills from going on an overdrive, the government has gone door-to-door, meeting the members of the public.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday broke his silence on a long list of controversies that have erupted in the state over the past few months as it heads into the crucial local body polls. He condemned the Congress over the rape allegations against MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil, but avoided detailed remarks on the Sabarimala gold theft case.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the possibility of building a second nuclear power plant with Russian-designed reactors in India during the latter's visit. India has committed to allocating a site for the project, according to a joint statement issued on Friday. Russia is currently helping build the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu.

On Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, Chinese state media quoted expert Li Haidong as saying that India and Russia sent a clear message amid Western pressure on New Delhi to reduce trade with Moscow. "Through Putin's visit, India and Russia have jointly sent a clear message to the outside world: neither country is isolated," Li stated.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced reducing the validity of work permits issued to Green Card applicants, refugees and asylum seekers from five years to just 18 months. This would "ensure that those seeking to work in US don't threaten public safety or promote harmful anti-American ideologies", the agency said. This comes a week after DC's National Guard shooting.

SEBI banned Avadhut Sathe, often called 'dancing finfluencer', from trading and impounded ₹546 crore he made by cheating students who enrolled in his 'trading academy'. SEBI also barred Sathe and his trading academy, ASTAPL, from disposing or alienating any of their assets or properties. The market regulator has also directed banks to freeze debit facilities on Sathe and ASTAPL's accounts.

Ahead of third India-Australia ODI, Team India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate reacted to India's luck with toss. "I think we're one in a million statistically at the moment so if we can go two million tomorrow, that'll be pretty impressive," he jokingly said. India have so far lost 20 tosses in a row in ODI cricket, a one-in-one-million rarity.

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan, commenting on England dropping five catches on Day 2 of second Ashes Test, said, "What I saw today was a team that looked jaded." He emphasised that players need regular practice and long hours of training to achieve the concentration needed for taking catches. "You get good at that...by training...brain to do it," Vaughan stated.

Ex-India cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath predicted that Australia's Cameron Green will fetch highest price among overseas players at IPL 2026 auction. "Green could go for ₹20 crore or ₹25 crore, maybe even touch Rishabh Pant's record ₹27 crore," he said. Green, who'd skipped IPL 2025 mega auction due to back injury, has set base price at ₹2 crore for upcoming auction.

In February 2024, Google Gemini was paused and slammed for generating historically inaccurate images, such as Black vikings, an Asian woman in a German World War II-era military uniform and a female Pope. The tool was also criticised for over-sexualising images of Black and Asian women. Following major backlash, the company apologised for its shortcomings, calling it "completely unacceptable."

In 2018, approximately 4,000 Google employees singed a petition against participation in US military's 'Project Maven', which used AI to optimise drone strikes. "Google's unique history, its motto 'Don't Be Evil', and direct reach into lives of billions of users set it apart," read petition written to CEO Sundar Pichai. Following major backlash, Google opted not to renew its contract.

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh confirmed that Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge weren't invited to the official dinner hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin. In response, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari listed down important events that Gandhi skipped, including the Republic Day parade, Independence Day event, and the oath ceremony of CJI Surya Kant. "Stop crying, Jairam ji," Bhandari wrote.

A 36-year-old Austrian man was charged with manslaughter after he allegedly left his 33-year-old girlfriend to freeze to death on Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain, according to reports. Authorities claim the man, an experienced mountaineer, continued the climb despite his partner's inexperience and failed to call emergency services before nightfall. He abandoned her for over six hours.

India is set to finalise a major defence deal with Germany this fiscal for six next-generation diesel-electric submarines featuring advanced stealth and improved endurance. Under the RFP, the first submarine will be delivered seven years after signing, with 45% indigenous content, rising to 60% over subsequent units.

According to CNS Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, INS Aridhaman, the third Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) has entered its final trials and is expected to be commissioned soon. With Arihant and Arighaat already operational, Aridhaman’s induction places India among top global naval powers. The 7,000-tonne vessel is capable of carrying longer-range missiles.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has confirmed that the Navy will receive its first batch of four Rafale-M fighter jets in 2029, marking a major step toward strengthening carrier-based air power. The deal, signed earlier this year, underscores India’s push to modernise its maritime strike and defence capabilities.