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D. Gukesh carved his name in chess history on Thursday, becoming the youngest world chess champion at just 18 years old. In doing so, he became the first teenager to claim the title and broke Garry Kasparov’s 39-year-old record. Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren 7.5–6.5 in a dramatic 14-game match to achieve the feat. Reflecting […]
Amidst the backdrop of Maharashtra’s intense Assembly elections, a surprising reunion unfolded on Thursday as Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar met his estranged uncle, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, in Delhi. This marked their first meeting in over a year and took place on Sharad Pawar’s 84th birthday. Ajit Pawar, accompanied by his wife and […]
Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. In a nail-biting finale, Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren, the reigning champion, in the 14th and final game of their epic contest. Gukesh clinched the title by securing 7.5 points to Ding’s 6.5, achieving victory […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has completed his two-year tenure in office on December 12. Appointed unexpectedly in 2021 after the sudden resignation of then-Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Patel was re-elected in 2022 with the support of 156 MLAs. The state government is now celebrating these two years under his leadership, highlighting achievements in governance […]
Six individuals have been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder a man by shooting at him and throwing him from a height of approximately 60 feet near Ring Road Kunjwani on the outskirts of Jammu, police confirmed on Thursday. The incident occurred on Tuesday when the accused fired at the victim before pushing him from […]
In the case of a 42-year-old tantrik, arrested for committing 12 murders and later died in police custody, the police have now recovered the dismembered body of one of the victims near Wankaner in Morbi. The deceased identified as Nagma, was lured into a relationship by the accused Navalsinh Chavda. He later murdered and dismembered […]
In the wake of widespread debate surrounding the suicide of a Bengaluru-based techie allegedly due to harassment by his estranged wife, the Supreme Court of India has outlined key considerations for determining alimony in divorce cases. While emphasising that the factors are not a “straitjacket formula,” the court advised other courts to use the guidelines […]
After more than seven years since Usain Bolt retired from track and field, the world has witnessed a glimpse of his exceptional speed in a 16-year-old Australian athlete. Gout Gout, a rising star from Queensland, set a new national record with an impressive 200-meter sprint time of 20.04 seconds at the Australian school championships in […]
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the founder of SpaceX, has made history by becoming the first individual to reach a net worth of $400 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. A recent insider sale of SpaceX stock significantly boosted Musk’s wealth, adding roughly $50 billion to his fortune. This deal raised SpaceX’s […]
Rajinikanth turned 74 on Thursday. Many consider Rajinikanth a pop culture phenomenon, and his admirers call him ‘Thalaiva.’ On social media, fans began celebrating and sending well wishes to the actor. Rajinikanth’s birthday has prompted a flurry of amusing memes based on his famous quotes and distinctive style. Like every year on December 12th, social […]
The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘one nation, one election’ initiative, according to sources, signalling a step towards synchronising Lok Sabha, state assembly and local body elections. A comprehensive bill is likely to be introduced in Parliament next week during the ongoing Winter Session. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip to […]
The District Development Officer has disqualified the president of the Gandhidham Taluka Panchayat, following an investigation that confirmed she has three children, in violation of the Gujarat Local Authorities Act 2005. The matter came to light following a complaint by youth Congress leader Kasam Traya, who alleged that Shantiben Hareshbhai Babariya had not disclosed her […]
President-elect Donald Trump became a celebrity and reality TV star by using his reputation as a prosperous New York businessman and winning the recently concluded US presidential elections. Now that he has been voted Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, he will be able to celebrate one of the city’s most conspicuous emblems of achievement […]
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at 19 locations across Assam, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh as part of an investigation into the banned group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), suspected of attempting to radicalise individuals and spread terrorist propaganda in the country. In Gujarat, NIA officials, working alongside the Ahmedabad […]
A Bangladeshi lawyer and human rights activist is set to file another application for the bail of detained priest Chinmoy Krishna Das later today at a court in Chittagong. On Wednesday, Advocate Rabindra Ghosh, a senior lawyer at Bangladesh’s Supreme Court and human rights campaigner, petitioned a Chittagong court to reschedule the bail hearing for […]
Popular singer-songwriter Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to boyfriend and record producer Benny Blanco. The news was shared on Thursday through a series of photos posted on her Instagram account. In the images, Selena is seen proudly displaying her engagement ring. One photo shows her admiring the ring while seated on a lawn, seemingly […]
The sharp drop in India’s economic growth rate to 5.4% in the July-September quarter of 2024 has raised concerns among policymakers and industry leaders. One of the critical factors identified behind the slowing demand is the low-income growth in the corporate sector, despite profits growing fourfold over the past four years. This disparity has sparked […]
The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Gujarat is on the rise, as evidenced by a 42% increase in sales of cardiac therapy drugs over the past two years. Data from Pharmarack reveals that the moving annual total (MAT) for cardiac drug sales in the state rose from Rs 1,105 crore in November 2022 to […]
Rajya Sabha proceedings were suspended until 2 pm on Thursday following uproar and slogans after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J P Nadda criticised the Congress for challenging the Chairman’s ruling and alleged links with US hedge fund tycoon George Soros. Following the pre-noon session’s laying of the listed documents and reports, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar […]
A recent survey conducted by the Surat Municipal Corporation’s Primary Education Committee has revealed that since Diwali, 603 students from 50 municipal schools in the city’s Varachha zone have withdrawn. The parents of these students, many of whom were employed in the city’s diamond industry, have cited job losses and financial difficulties as the primary […]
