Times of India

JEE (Advanced) authorities have clarified that a cloud storage misconfiguration identified by an ethical hacker did not lead to any mass extraction of candidate data. IIT-Roorkee stated the issue, which occurred during technical interventions, was immediately rectified and access was restricted, with no impact on examination records or results.

Scientists found blood markers that can predict lung cancer more than five years in advance. This breakthrough could help detect the disease early in India, where most cases are found late. A 14-protein signature in blood identified individuals at higher risk. This finding may lead to earlier monitoring and preventive measures for lung cancer.

Border Guard Bangladesh accused India's BSF of attempting to push over 70 individuals into Bangladesh near Lalmonirhat, Naogaon, and Chapainawabganj. Meanwhile, BSF reported thwarting a BGB attempt to help 10 Bangladeshis enter India. Both forces disowned stranded individuals, leading to heightened border patrols.

The Supreme Court has ruled that an accused's right to a fair trial includes access to prosecution documents, even if classified under the Official Secrets Act. The court ordered the government to provide highly confidential documents to retired Major General V.K. Singh, facing charges for revealing secrets in his book, emphasizing fair trial rights.

Government and RBI have launched new measures to attract foreign investment in bonds and bank deposits. These initiatives aim to boost inflows by easing regulations and offering currency protection. The rupee strengthened significantly following the announcements, with potential for substantial retail deposit growth. Tax exemptions for foreign investors on government securities are also in place.

SpaceX has secured a significant cloud-services deal with Google, agreeing to a monthly payment of $920 million for computing power through mid-2029. This agreement, covering approximately 110,000 NVIDIA GPUs and other components, aims to meet surging customer demand for Google's AI products.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb's status is uncertain after a puck struck him in the face during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. He traveled home with the team, but his availability for Game 3 remains unknown. McNabb, a key player for the Golden Knights, was injured by an 87-mph shot in the first period.

Flashfloods from a cloudburst in Reasi's Bathoi village on Thursday caused significant damage to homes and blocked roads with mudslides. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported. This marks the fifth such event in the Jammu region recently. Authorities are providing immediate assistance to affected families, while adverse weather also led to the suspension of pilgrimages in Kishtwar.

A moderate 5.0 magnitude earthquake jolted Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh on Friday night at 10:04 pm. Tremors were felt across Chamba and nearby areas, including the state capital Shimla. No casualties or significant damage have been reported following the shallow 5-kilometer deep earthquake.

Spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya asserted that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir would have been integrated with India had Operation Sindoor continued for two more days. Speaking at a Shriram Katha event attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, he highlighted the operation's success in destroying terror infrastructure.

Alexander Zverev advanced to the French Open final after a four-set victory over Jakub Mensik. The German second seed, now a strong favorite with top contenders eliminated, will compete for his maiden Grand Slam title. Zverev overcame a brief resurgence from Mensik to secure his place in the championship match.

What does the GDP data tell us about India’s economic prospects? Will the real hit from the US-Iran conflict reflect in the first quarter GDP numbers? And, is India’s long-term growth story under threat? Let’s take a look:

Immigrants are driving America's innovation, founding 59% of billion-dollar startups, known as unicorns. People of Indian origin lead this trend, establishing 96 such companies. These ventures employ thousands and contribute trillions to the U.S. economy, challenging narratives of immigrants harming the job market. International students also play a crucial role in this entrepreneurial surge.

Nepal's Kushal Bhurtel is on a record-breaking spree at the Asian Games qualifiers, smashing back-to-back T20I centuries. Days after hitting six sixes in an over, he delivered another stunning century, powering Nepal to a massive win. This remarkable feat places him in an elite group of cricketers with consecutive T20I hundreds.

England opener Emilio Gay marked his Test debut against New Zealand at Lord's with a composed 57 in the second innings. His crucial half-century anchored the hosts against a disciplined pace attack. With this knock, Gay became the first England men's opener to score a debut fifty on home soil since Andrew Strauss in 2004, stabilising the top order.

Captain Shubman Gill emphasizes Test cricket's unparalleled satisfaction as India prepares for their one-off Test against Afghanistan. Acknowledging the challenging transition from IPL, Gill expressed confidence in young talents and highlighted the significance of this match for building momentum ahead of crucial World Test Championship fixtures. He stressed Afghanistan's formidable progress, urging against underestimation.