Meta Superintelligence Lab (MSL), the billion-dollar team that Mark Zuckerberg created to take on Google and OpenAI in artificial intelligence (AI), is hiring. Alexandr Wang, the head of the team and Chief AI officer of Meta, has announced that the company is hiring for its team in Singapore. This comes hours after the social media giant acquired Manus AI, a Singapore-based company working on AI agents.“MSL is hiring in Singapore! We already have some amazing researchers and engineers there, buoyed now by the 100-strong Manus team, and we’re growing fast,” Wang said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).“Feel free to DM with a resumé if interested!,” he added.

MSL puts 600 employees on non working notice period

In November this year, Wang announced that the company is laying off approximately 600 positions from its Meta Superintelligence Labs division, and those employees were placed on a non-working notice period.“By reducing the size of our team, fewer conversations will be required to make a decision, and each person will be more load-bearing and have more scope and impact,” Wang wrote in his memo to staff members, as per Business Insider and CNBC. The company said that affected employees would receive 16 weeks of severance plus two additional weeks for every completed year of service, minus the notice period.

Read Meta chief AI officer Alexandr Wang’s full memo to employees

“It’s never an easy decision to say goodbye to colleagues. These are talented people who have worked extremely hard and contributed to our Al effort. Anyone in North America whose role was impacted has already been notified. Those who may be impacted in EMEA have been notified and remain subject to consultation,” Wang said.“This by no means signals any decrease in investment. In fact, we will continue to hire industry-leading Al-native talent. Our goal is to enable MSL to move faster. We remain excited about the models we are training, our ambitious compute plans, and the products we are building, and I’m confident in our path to superintelligence,” he added.

In a high-voltage Elite Group C clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 at Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur, Mumbai posted a mammoth 444/8 after Goa captain Deepraj Gaonkar opted to field first on Wednesday. The match, part of the domestic 50-over spectacle, saw Mumbai’s batters unleash fury on a batting-friendly surface, setting a towering target that left fans buzzing online. Social media erupted with admiration for Sarfaraz Khan‘s masterclass, as clips of his towering sixes went viral, hailing him as a white-ball beast knocking on national selectors’ doors.​

Sarfaraz Khan’s power-packed century against Goa

Sarfaraz stole the show, bludgeoning 157 runs off just 75 balls, laced with 9 fours and a staggering 14 sixes at a strike rate of 209.33, propelling Mumbai past 400. Walking in at 101/2 after Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s gritty 46 and Musheer Khan‘s 60, Sarfaraz reached his ton in 56 balls, treating Goa’s bowlers like ragdolls amid sparse support from partners. He fell in the 42nd over to Darshan Misal, caught by sub fielder Shubham Desai, but not before rocketing Mumbai to 340/6, his aggressive onslaught including a six to hit 150 on the 72nd ball.​

Goa’s attack, featuring Arjun Tendulkar (0/78) and Vasuki Koushik (2/60), leaked runs freely, with Misal’s 3/98 and Lalit Yadav‘s 2/93 proving costly. Fans flooded platforms with “Sarfaraz for India ODIs” chants, praising his timing and power ahead of the New Zealand series, as his knock echoed his prior domestic exploits like 55 vs Uttarakhand.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

🚨 SARFARAZ KHAN SMASHED 157 RUNS FROM 75 BALLS IN VHT😍🔥

– Sarfaraz Khan in Superime Form pic.twitter.com/K4ab8KlreC

— Mycric (@MyCric101) December 31, 2025

🚨Sarfaraz Khan today
​Finished with 157 off 75!

Not a “red-ball player” anymore—he’s a “proper all-format player Now.

​#SarfarazKhan #VijayHazareTrophy pic.twitter.com/LImrA1aKie

— Karthick (@Karthik18728343) December 31, 2025

SARFARAZ KHAN SMASHED 157 RUNS FROM 75 BALLS IN VIJAY HAZARE TROPHY 😍🔥

– The Super King boy.#VijayHazare #Cricket26 pic.twitter.com/5fYBHuSXeM

— Farhan (@fnhindustani) December 31, 2025

Sarfaraz Khan in VHT (2025-26 )

8* ( 5 ) First Match
55 (49 ) Second Match
157 (75 ) Third Match

In the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, Sarfaraz is in sensational form for Mumbai he smashed a breathtaking 157 off just 75 balls against Goa, helping Mumbai post 444/8… pic.twitter.com/Te5DmwhGNZ

— D.S. Bhati (@DSCricinfo789) December 31, 2025

Brotherly brilliance on display in Jaipur 🌟

Sarfaraz Khan shines bright with a scintillating knock of 1️⃣5️⃣7️⃣ in 7️⃣5️⃣ balls while Musheer Khan played a solid knock of 6️⃣0️⃣ against Goa 🔥🏏 #SarfarazKhan #MusheerKhan #MCA #VijayHazareTrophy #Insidesport #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/QgZi7ILlWc

— Shaikh Faizan (@shaikhfaizan45) December 31, 2025

A 56-ball TON 🔥

Another blistering knock from Sarfaraz Khan — after his 47-ball 💯 earlier this month, he now smashes 157(75) 🤯

Relentless.#Cricket #SarfarazKhan #India pic.twitter.com/BtzypWlc0w

— Nadhvi Irfan (@nadhvi_irfan) December 31, 2025

🤩 Take a bow, Sarfaraz Khan 🤩

The Mumbai batter has smashed a 75-ball 157 against Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match – including 𝟗 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟒 𝐬𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬 #VijayHazareTrophy2025 https://t.co/Lqx8k2CvMQ

— واجاد (@rahmatkhan6y) December 31, 2025

SARFARAZ KHAN SMASS 157 RUNS FROM JUST 75 BALL AGAINST GOA IN MUM VS GOA MATCH VIJAY HAZARE TROPHY 🏆 pic.twitter.com/29kEpolqkY

— Hardik Patel (@HardikP97613658) December 31, 2025

Sarfaraz Khan Carnage at jaipur. 157 runs of just 75 balls with 14 sixes6️⃣✅#CSK #sarfarazkhan @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/jvJE8EdvUu

— Kkkk (@kunaaaaal09) December 31, 2025

SARFARAZ KHAN SMASHED 157 RUNS FROM 75 BALLS IN VIJAY HAZARE Trophy, he is in CSK hope he will get matches to showcase his Talent #Sarfarazkhan pic.twitter.com/WRNmK6HqeW

— Kaushlendra Pratap Singh (Kaushal Yadav) (@kaushalyadav85) December 31, 2025

What a fantastic knock from Sarfaraz Khan against Goa in #VijayHazareTrophy 🔥

– 157 runs off just 75 balls with 14 sixes ⚡#cricket #SarfarazKhan #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/X7TXXDStJj

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 31, 2025

Mumbai posts a mammoth target against Goa in VHT 2025-26

Mumbai came out swinging and never really took their foot off the accelerator. The innings began at a furious pace, with the openers rattling along to 31 without loss before Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s brief stay ended on 11. Jaiswal then steadied things alongside Musheer, the pair calmly rebuilding and pushing the score past 100 for the first wicket. Even after Musheer’s departure, Mumbai were well placed at 194 for three, setting the stage for a full-blown assault. Sarfaraz took charge from there, turning the innings on its head with a burst of fearless strokeplay that sent the run rate soaring.

The wickets of Siddhesh Lad and skipper Shardul Thakur fell in quick succession, but they did little to halt the charge as Mumbai surged to 281 for five. Once Sarfaraz departed, Hardik Tamore ensured the momentum stayed intact, smashing a rapid 53 off just 28 balls. He found useful support from Shams Mulani and an aggressive Tanush Kotian, while Tushar Deshpande chipped in at the end. Extras also played their part as Mumbai piled on the runs, eventually closing at a daunting 444 for eight in their 50 overs. Goa now face a stiff chase of 445, as Mumbai strengthen their grip at the top of Group C with a perfect run so far, while Goa remain second after solid wins earlier in the tournament.

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NEW DELHI: BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday hit out at leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his earlier remarks describing India as a “dead economy”, calling him a “leader of propaganda” after India overtook Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy.Speaking to ANI, Poonawalla accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading what he termed “malicious propaganda” against the country and said recent economic data had exposed the Congress leader’s claims.“Rahul Gandhi, who is an expert at making anti-India statements, goes to Berlin and spreads malicious propaganda against India, sometimes against the army, sometimes against constitutional institutions, against Sanatan and economic power, has now faced reality today. Rahul Gandhi used to say that India’s economy is dead, India’s economy and production are dead; this is a leader of propaganda, not a leader of opposition,” Poonawalla said.He added that India’s economic position had improved sharply over the past decade. “India’s economy has now reached the fourth position, while in Manmohan Singh’s era, it was at the 11th position. Today, we have overtaken Japan. In the next two and a half to three years, we will become the third-largest economy. He should stop defaming India and spreading malicious propaganda against India,” Poonawalla said.Rahul Gandhi had earlier, in July 2025, echoed then US President Donald Trump’s remark calling India’s economy “dead”. “Yes, he is right, everybody knows this except the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister. Everybody knows that the Indian economy is a dead economy. I am glad that President Trump has stated a fact. The entire world knows that the Indian economy is a dead economy,” Gandhi had said at the time.According to a press release issued by the Centre, India’s Gross Domestic Product has crossed USD 4.18 trillion, placing it as the fourth-largest economy globally. The government said India is expected to climb further in the global rankings in the coming years.The release also noted that India’s real GDP expanded by 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of the financial year 2025-26, marking a six-quarter high. This followed growth of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter and 7.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25, pointing to resilient domestic demand despite a challenging global trade environment.Meanwhile, Congress leader Rashid Alvi questioned the credibility of the GDP figures, alleging that the government had altered the calculation method.“It is completely wrong and baseless. Even today, the GDP data that is provided shows that we are the fourth or fifth largest economy in the world. The government has completely changed the way GDP is calculated. GDP is calculated worldwide on a production basis, but they have switched to a consumer basis,” Alvi said.Alvi’s remarks come amid debate over India’s national accounts data after the IMF’s annual review assigned it a Grade ‘C’. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said the grading was due to the continued use of the 2011-12 base year, adding that a revised base year of 2022-23 would be adopted from next year.

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have named a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Rashid Khan will lead the side, which has been bolstered by the return of experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib and right-arm fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who is back after recovering from a shoulder injury.Left-handed middle-order batter Shahidullah Kamal and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Ishaq have retained their places, while young fast bowler Abdullah Ahmadzai has earned a spot in the main squad.

Pacer Fazal Haq Farooqi, who missed the recent Bangladesh series and featured only in the final T20I against Zimbabwe, has also been included in the 15-player squad for both the West Indies series and the World Cup.The inclusion of Mujeeb Ur Rahman is another key highlight, with AM Ghazanfar being named among the reserves along with middle-order batter Ijaz Ahmadzai and emerging fast bowler Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi.As part of their preparations for the global tournament, Afghanistan will face the West Indies in a three-match T20I series in the UAE from January 19 to 22, with the same squad selected for the series.ACB CEO Naseeb Khan said, “AfghanAtalan had a terrific run in the previous edition of the T20 World Cup. We cherish excellent memories from the past and hope for even better results this year, which will be played in Asian conditions. Hosting the West Indies team provides us with an incredible opportunity to fine-tune our combination and prepare adequately for the World Cup.”ACB Chief Selector Ahmad Shah Sulimankhil added, “We had good discussions over the past few days and finalised the squad. Gulbadin Naib is a big-match player, and his return boosts our team. We are also pleased to have Naveen Ul Haq back, which enhances the quality of our fast bowling.“It was a tough decision to leave AM Ghazanfar out of the main squad, as his place made way for Mujeeb. Shahidullah Kamal performed well in the recent event and provides us with a valuable left-handed option, which is crucial in major tournaments.”Afghanistan have been placed in Pool D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, alongside New Zealand, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Canada. They will open their campaign against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai.In the 2024 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan had caught global attention by qualifying for their first-ever semi-finals, where they lost to South Africa.

Rashid Khan (c), Ibrahim Zadran (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen Ul Haq, Fazal Haq Farooqi and Abdullah Ahmadzai.Reserves: AM Ghazanfar, Ijaz Ahmadzai and Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi

The box office battles have been one of the most talked-about topics of 2025. And Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ certainly has made a place among the leading champions. With the spirit of not slowing down, no matter what may come, the Aditya Dhar drama has already made over Rs 715 crore on its day 27, the fourth Wednesday since its release. However, another Bollywood release, which made its big screen debut on Christmas, continues to struggle. Titled ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri,’ starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, the movie opened with single digits and couldn’t make the most of the extended Christmas weekend. The romantic comedy today will complete its seven days, and so far hasn’t been able to reach the Rs 30 crore mark.Read on to get a complete look at the box office numbers of both films.Dhurandhar Movie Review

‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 27 Vs ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ day 7

Since its release, ‘Dhurandhar’ has been keeping the cash registers ringing at the box office. After completing three weeks of a successful run, the movie entered week 4 with strong numbers. According to Sacnilk, Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s spy thriller on day 27 has added Rs 3.16 crore so far to the tally, taking the total to Rs 715.41 crore.Meanwhile, ‘TMMTMTTM’ has Rs 0.43 crore so far on Wednesday, day 7. And the total India collection of the movie stands at Rs. 27.43 crore.

‘Dhurandhar’: Weekly box office breakdown

Week 1 Collection Rs 207.25 CrWeek 2 Collection Rs 253.25 CrWeek 3 Collection Rs 172 CrDay 22 [4th Friday] Rs 15 CrDay 23 [4th Saturday] Rs 20.50 CrDay 24 [4th Sunday] Rs 22.25 CrDay 25 [4th Monday] Rs 10.75 CrDay 26 [4th Tuesday] Rs 11.25 CrDay 27 [4th Wednesday] Rs 3.16 CrTotal Rs 715.41 Cr

‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’: Day-wise box office breakdown

Day 1 [1st Thursday] Rs 7.75 CrDay 2 [1st Friday] Rs 5.25 CrDay 3 [1st Saturday] Rs 5.5 CrDay 4 [1st Sunday] Rs 5 CrDay 5 [1st Monday] Rs 1.75 CrDay 6 [1st Tuesday] Rs 1.75 CrDay 7 [1st Wednesday] Rs 0.43 CrTotal Rs 27.43 CrThe numbers change as the day progresses.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.

JHANSI: In a disturbing case of alleged exploitation and cruelty, a retired railway employee and his mentally ill daughter were reportedly confined and starved in their own home for five years by a servant couple in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. The shocking neglect, allegedly driven by greed for property, came to light only after the father’s death, revealing horrifying conditions inside the house.The plan and confinement After the death of his wife in 2016, 70-year-old retired senior clerk Omprakash Singh Rathore moved into a separate house with his 27-year-old daughter, Rashmi. To care for them, Omprakash employed a servant couple, Ramprakash Kushwaha and his wife Ramdevi, both residents of Charkhari. According to the family, the couple gradually took control of the house. Omprakash and Rashmi were confined to the lower rooms, while the servants occupied the upper rooms. Over the course of two years, they were completely isolated. Whenever relatives visited, the couple allegedly lied, claiming the father and daughter did not wish to meet anyone. Relatives, believing the excuse, returned without suspecting the sinister reality inside. Neglect and starvation Inside the house, the father and daughter were reportedly starved and denied proper care. Omprakash eventually died due to prolonged neglect and lack of food. His daughter, Rashmi, survived in extreme malnutrition, her body reduced to a ‘skeletal frame’. Relatives described her as appearing much older than her 27 years, weakened to the point that she was barely able to breathe. Greed as a motive The relatives allege that the servant couple executed the plan with a clear motive: to seize the property and the bank balance. They reportedly even installed a nameplate outside the house, falsely naming themselves as the deceased’s heirs. Discovery and investigation The grim reality was uncovered only after Omprakash’s death when relatives visited the house. Police arrived soon after, taking custody of the body for postmortem and beginning an investigation into the alleged confinement and starvation. CO City Arun Kumar Singh confirmed that the postmortem report would reveal the extent of neglect and assured that every aspect of the case was being thoroughly examined. “This was a planned act,” relatives said, still shocked by the horrific conditions. “If they had not been allowed to meet anyone, a complaint could have been filed with the police—but it was not done. This betrayal is unimaginable.”