Basit Ali blames Babar-Shaheen rift for Pakistan cricket's recent decline

Indian Army assists Nepal in tunnel search and rescue amid flood crisis

Indian Army teams have been deployed to Nepal to support ongoing search and rescue operations in flood-affected areas. The personnel worked through challenging conditions at the Chilime and Langtang tunnel sites. Joint teams carefully probed unstable tunnel sections during the operations. The deployment came after Nepal formally requested specialized rescue personnel from India. The two nations share a long-standing history of collaboration in disaster response efforts.

OpenAI hits $1B ad revenue run rate as it eyes IPO with diversified income

OpenAI's advertising business has reached an annual revenue run rate of one billion dollars. The company recently introduced ads on its ChatGPT platform, which are now live in more than 40 countries with further regional expansion planned. OpenAI is also rolling out new ad formats and purchasing options to attract more advertisers. The push into advertising is part of a broader strategy to diversify revenue streams beyond its core AI products. This development comes as the company positions itself for a potential initial public offering.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Opens Mettur Dam to Supply Cauvery Water to Delta Farmers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay opened the sluice gates of Stanley Reservoir at Mettur Dam to release Cauvery water for irrigation. The release was delayed due to below-normal rainfall in the region. Delta district farmers are expected to benefit from the water supply for their agricultural needs. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has postponed the Cauvery water dispute hearing to September 15. Tamil Nadu is seeking court directions for Karnataka to clear its pending water release obligations, while Karnataka maintains it has already exceeded the required release quota.

IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight makes emergency landing after engine failure