Opposition notice to oust Speaker Om Birla to be taken up in Lok Sabha on Monday Lok Sabha will debate a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla on March 9, moved by Congress and allies over alleged partisan conduct. Despite NDA's majority rendering the motion's defeat inevitable, it will test opposition unity. Whips have been issued by both BJP and Congress for the crucial vote. #Lok_Sabha #Speaker #March #Birla #Sabha #Lok #Monday_Lok #oust_Speaker #partisan_conduct #alleged_partisan

Slay the Spire 2 dev celebrates its instant success by reminding players to support 'small indie passion projects' like Marathon too Just enjoy the joke for what it is. #dev_celebrates #small_indie #instant_success #reminding_players #indie_passion #passion_projects'

Jailed as juvenile, Bangladesh man freed after 21 years in jail A Bangladeshi national walks free after 21 years in jail for murder. The Calcutta High Court ruled he was a minor when the crime occurred. Another convict from Birbhum district also gained freedom after 14 years on similar grounds. The court emphasized juvenile justice laws. #Bangladesh #years #High_Court #jail #Calcutta_High #Bangladesh_man #Bangladeshi_national #man_freed #national_walks #walks_free

Everyone was mad at the Galaxy S26 Ultra — but Samsung just told us why it's all been a big misunderstanding The Galaxy S26 Ultra recently found itself at the center of an controversy about its screen specs — but Samsung's now explained what happened. #Galaxy #Samsung #Ultra #Ultra_recently #screen_specs #big_misunderstanding #recently_found

24 hours with the MacBook Air M5 — it's already faster than the M4 MacBook Air We unboxed the MacBook Air M5 and instantly put it to the test — and now we have the first benchmark numbers. #Air #MacBook #hours #MacBook_Air #benchmark_numbers #instantly_put

'Oh s**t, here we go again': White House uses videogame clips to promote its war in Iran, including CJ's iconic line from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas There's also some Call of Duty in there, and a bit of Pokémon for good measure. #Theft_Auto #Grand_Theft #White_House #San_Andreas #good_measure #videogame_clips #iconic_line

Self-reliance only way to stay relevant in era of global uncertainty: Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized self-reliance as crucial for navigating global uncertainty, citing supply chain realignments and rising maritime activities. He highlighted India's growing domestic defence production, which surpassed Rs 1.5 lakh crore in FY24-25, with exports reaching Rs 24,000 crore. Singh also stressed the importance of technological dynamism and private sector participation in achieving defence 'atmanirbharta'. #Rajnath_Singh #Rajnath #Minister_Rajnath #Defence_Minister #global_uncertainty #citing_supply #maritime_activities #navigating_global #uncertainty #stay_relevant

'It's kind of like you're a butcher': Hundreds of Slay the Spire 2 card ideas were cut during development in an 'incredibly destructive process' Designing the hit roguelike deckbuilder involved a lot of culling, says Mega Crit. #Mega_Crit #process'_Designing #card_ideas #incredibly_destructive #destructive_process' #hit_roguelike #roguelike_deckbuilder

Motorola quietly teams up with GrapheneOS to deliver true business smartphones with a supersafe version of Android, but it won't happen anytime soon Motorola partners with GrapheneOS to advance business smartphone security while expanding enterprise analytics and privacy tools for professional organizations. #privacy_tools #professional_organizations #Motorola_quietly #Motorola_partners #quietly_teams #deliver_true #supersafe_version #happen_anytime #expanding_enterprise #enterprise_analytics

Can Learner Tien End the Drought in American Men’s Tennis? The 20-year-old rising star has taken the tennis world by storm, quickly climbing the rankings. Now, he has his sights set on making a deep run at Indian Wells. Learner Tien reached a career-high ranking of No. 23 in February, marking a significant leap from his No. 83 position a year earlier. His recent performances have positioned him as a potential contender to end the 23-year drought of American men’s players winning a Grand Slam title. Since Andy Roddick’s U.S. Open victory in 2003, no American man has claimed a major championship, leaving a gap that Tien’s emergence has sparked hope to close. Tien acknowledges the weight of this legacy, even if the pressure isn’t openly discussed among his peers. “Everyone feels it a little bit,” he says. “Everyone would love to be the one that breaks the dry streak of an American slam winner. That’s the goal for all the Americans.” While the conversation isn’t always explicit, the shared ambition is clear. Former U.S. star Sam Querrey, who has followed Tien’s progress for over a decade, highlights the respect he commands. “When you talk to the other Americans, like Ben Shelton and Fritz and Tommy Paul, about Learner Tien, they’re always like, ‘He is so good. He is quietly, like, the best out of all of us,’” Querrey recalls. “I’ve known Learner forever, and always kind of thought, Alright, he’s going to be really good. You could tell he had that little bit of an it factor when he was 11 or 12.” Tien’s rise has been defined by his ability to upset top-ranked players and advance deep into tournaments. In 2025, he made his Australian Open debut, reaching the Round of 16 and defeating world No. 5 Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller. The match, which featured three tiebreaks, marked a breakthrough moment.#learner_tien #andy_roddick #sam_querrey #ben_shelton #alexander_zverev

RISING STAR TIEN IN A GOOD PLACE Learner Tien, the 20-year-old Irvine native, is entering the BNP Paribas Open with renewed confidence after a breakthrough year in 2025. His first appearance at the tournament last year was brief and forgettable, marked by illness and a quick exit in the first round. Now, with a stronger foundation and a more refined game, Tien is aiming to make an impact at his hometown event. Tien’s journey to the ATP Tour has been marked by rapid progress. A standout junior player, he earned a 2022 U.S. Open main draw wild card by winning the USTA boys 18s Nationals at age 16. Transitioning to the professional circuit in 2023, he climbed to a career-high ranking of 27th in 2025, a significant leap from his early days as a teenager struggling to break into the top 100. His cerebral approach to the game and ability to adapt have been key to his development. A pivotal moment in Tien’s career came midway through 2024 when he began working with Michael Chang, the 1989 French Open champion and former coach of Japan’s Kei Nishikori. The collaboration, arranged through Tien’s agent, was delayed for years despite both sharing the Southern California tennis scene. Chang’s guidance has helped Tien refine his all-court game and build mental resilience. “The impact was immediate,” Tien noted, reflecting on the coaching shift. This year, Tien has felt a sense of stability and growth. “So far this year, everything has felt good,” he said, citing improved consistency and confidence on the court. His performance at Indian Wells, a tournament with deep historical ties to his home state, represents a chance to solidify his status as a rising force in men’s tennis. Tien’s path has been shaped by both opportunity and perseverance.#indian_wells #tien #bnp_paribas_open #michael_chang #usta_boys_18s_nationals
