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The International Cricket Council has suspended funding to Cricket Canada for six months due to governance concerns, a significant financial blow as ICC distributions form nearly 63% of its revenue. This follows allegations of breaches in governance, financial oversight, and administrative functioning, alongside ongoing investigations into match integrity and former CEO controversies.

India has rejected Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) allegations of foreign interference, calling them "baseless imputations" and reiterating its policy of not interfering in other nations' internal affairs. New Delhi also raised concerns about extremist and separatist elements operating from Canadian soil, while the CSIS report noted a more restrained tone on India compared to previous assessments.

Indian-Origin Players, Gujarati Coach Shape Cricketing Journey

Meant to celebrate the city’s fastest-growing migrant community, the proposed cultural precinct has instead divided public opinion and unleashed a racist attack on Indians across online platforms

EY Canada has removed an AI-generated report on loyalty rewards programs after researchers discovered significant errors, including fabricated data and non-existent citations. The consulting firm is now reviewing the publication process for the report, which was used to market cybersecurity services. This incident highlights growing concerns about AI accuracy in professional services.

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On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver a significant milestone by virtually presenting over 51,000 appointment letters to new government employees from his office in Delhi. Known as the 19th Rojgar Mela, this event includes new recruits in crucial sectors such as railways and home affairs, with simultaneous celebrations unfolding at 47 locations across the country.

Canada has confirmed its first hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. A British Columbia passenger, exhibiting mild symptoms, tested "presumptively positive" for the rare, person-to-person transmissible Andes strain. While the risk to the public is deemed low, this marks a significant development in the ongoing international investigation.

In the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens are through to the Eastern Conference Final after a thrilling Game 7 victory against the Buffalo Sabres. The Canadiens’ massive playoff victory sparked huge street parties across downtown Montreal, but the scene turned ugly later when riot police allegedly used tear gas to disperse unruly crowds in chaotic late-night scenes following the Canadiens’ postseason triumph.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad has urged state governments to prohibit namaz on roads, citing constitutional and judicial directives. The organization also called on religious leaders to encourage adherence to the law, warning against practices that disrupt public life and traffic. This appeal comes amidst increased administrative scrutiny of public prayers ahead of Eid.

Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty has resigned as chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy following a government change. His departure creates a vacancy, with names like Jagadish, Salim Kumar, and Prem Kumar reportedly in contention for the leadership role. Pookutty's tenure also saw criticism regarding the IFFK organization.

Tech giant Tencent is investing over Rs 100 million in India's Orange Economy, focusing on the AVGC sector. Through multi-year partnerships with SEPC and GDAI, Tencent will support talent development, startup growth, and ecosystem building. This initiative aims to train millions of professionals and position India as a global hub for gaming and interactive entertainment.

The VHP has backed chief minister Yogi Adityanath's ban on public road namaz, calling it a "show of strength" intended to intimidate Hindus. VHP president Alok Kumar stated roads are for traffic, not religious obstruction. This stance mirrors West Bengal's recent ban, highlighting a growing ideological push within the Sangh Parivar.