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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.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex crashed in trade on Friday on weak global cues and persistent FII selling. While Nifty50 went below 25,200, BSE Sensex dropped over 1,000 points.

The Karnataka Policy and Planning Commission and the Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission have against ‘automatic’ replacement of retiring staff

The newly launched Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS corridor saw massive footfall on its first full day, exceeding one lakh riders. However, scenes of littering and gutkha stains at stations have raised concerns about commuter responsibility. This highlights the need for stricter enforcement of cleanliness norms to preserve the world-class infrastructure.

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand Singh, has passed away after a battle with advanced liver cancer. He was on ventilator support at a Greater Noida hospital. Rinku, part of the T20 World Cup squad, had briefly returned home earlier due to his father's deteriorating health. His father was a pillar of support for his cricketing dreams.

A domestic help orchestrated a fake Enforcement Directorate raid on her elderly employer's home in Delhi, enlisting relatives and associates. The plan unraveled when the victim's grandson, an ED lawyer, confronted the imposters by phone, leading to their escape with a portion of the stolen cash. The maid and her sister-in-law have been arrested.

Intelligent, tech-based policing is being implemented across major cities in India, bringing both benefits as well as concerns

The audit report noted that the Mines and Geology Department has failed to provide details on these dues for more than five years

An Air India Express flight from Indore to Pune experienced a jarring touchdown, prompting the pilot to abort and circle back for a safe landing approximately 25 minutes later. Passengers reported a rough and unsettling experience, with the cabin crew offering no immediate explanation. The airline's spokesperson was contacted for details regarding the incident.

India unleashed a record-breaking batting blitz against Zimbabwe, scoring 256/4 with a remarkable 17 sixes. Six batters achieved strike rates over 150, showcasing exceptional collective intent. This dominant performance, marked by minimal dot balls and a powerful finish, reignited India's attacking spirit and kept their semifinal hopes soaring.

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik lauded Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi for his exceptional Ranji Trophy season, calling his performance a benchmark for aspiring cricketers. Karthik highlighted Nabi's consistent dominance, endurance, and resilience, stating he single-handedly propelled his team. Nabi's stellar bowling has been instrumental in Jammu and Kashmir's strong showing in the tournament.

Ahead of the scheduled visit, a team of officials led by District Collector S. Venkateswar, Joint Collector R. Govinda Rao, trainee Collector Sandeep Raghuvanshi, Superintendent of Police L. Subbarayudu Tirupati Airport Director Bhuminathan and others inspected the site being readied for the ‘Bhumi Puja’.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding photos are finally here, and they do far more than capture a ceremony. The images tell a story — one of friendship, faith, tradition and a love that feels deeply rooted and unfiltered.