Australian minister’s ‘Sweetheart Deal’ for YouTube that angered TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and other platforms – The Times of India

YouTube got some help from an Australian minister to avoid the social media ban for teens in the country, which affected TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, a report claims. According to documents obtained under freedom-of-information laws, Australian Communications Minister Michelle Rowland reportedly gave a personal guarantee to YouTube CEO Neal Mohan that the platform…

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‘Hard to look past IPL’: Sam Billings when asked to compare it with PSL by a journalist in Pakistan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sam Billings (Video grab) England cricketer Sam Billings has praised the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the premier T20 competition in the world, placing it above all other franchise tournaments, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Billings, who is currently playing for Lahore Qalandars in PSL 10, made the remark with a smile when a…

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China willing to begin trade talks with US, but sets several riders – The Times of India

China has expressed its willingness to resume trade negotiations with the United States, provided that certain key preconditions are fulfilled. Among the primary demands is a call for greater diplomatic respect, a consistent US trade stance, attention to its concerns on sanctions and Taiwan, and the appointment of a lead negotiator with Trump’s full backing,…

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IPL 2025 bat size row: Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje fail ‘gauge test’ in PBKS vs KKR game | Cricket News – The Times of India

KKR batters Sunil Narine and Narich Nortje failed the ‘gauge test’ during their match against Punjab Kings. (Screengrabs) The BCCI’s decision to carry out on-field inspections of players’ bats has become a major talking point in IPL-2025 since Sunday, when bat checks were conducted on the field of play during the Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs…

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BluSmart users stranded as firm suspends ride-hailing operations: Report – Times of India

NEW DELHI: EV ride-hailing company BluSmart is facing a significant operational shake-up, with users reporting widespread booking issues across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The disruption reportedly stems from BluSmart’s decision to suspend ride-hailing services in select areas as it transitions its fleet to Uber’s platform, marking a strategic shift in its business model. Many BluSmart…

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‘We perhaps got too casual’: Axar Patel reflects on Delhi Capitals’ loss to Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals’ skipper Axar Patel has admitted that complacency might have crept into the team during their 12-run loss to Mumbai Indians, which ended their winning streak in IPL 2025. The Capitals, riding high on four successive wins, stumbled at home in their chase of a daunting 206-run target set by MI.Speaking at…

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