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Archive for January, 2025

Gukesh becomes new World No. 3 as Pragg beats top seed Caruana

Friday, January 31, 2025 20:06

Gukesh Dommaraju ascended to World No. 3 after drawing against reigning champion Wei Yi at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa scored a stunning win over top seed Fabiano Caruana, elevating him in the standings. Leon Luke Mendonca, Pentala Harikrishna, and Divya Deshmukh also recorded notable victories, marking ...

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PM targets opposition: ‘No foreign hand stoking fire before session this time’

Friday, January 31, 2025 19:48

PM Modi remarked that this was the first Parliament session since 2014 without attempts from abroad to disrupt proceedings, alluding to past incidents like the Hindenburg report on Adani Group. He expressed optimism for the session, highlighting the government's efforts towards achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 and significant bills to ...

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Karnataka 1st state to notify SC order on ‘right to die with dignity’

Friday, January 31, 2025 19:48

The Karnataka government has authorized the 'right to die with dignity' for terminally ill patients with no hope of recovery, following a Supreme Court ruling. The decision mandates primary and secondary medical boards to oversee such cases, ensuring compliance with guidelines. This does not constitute euthanasia and applies only to ...

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Ex-soldier held in Shillong for tiger poaching

Friday, January 31, 2025 19:47

A former Assam Rifles soldier, Lalneisung, was arrested by Maharashtra Police SIT for his involvement in a tiger poaching network. He facilitated deals between poachers and buyers of tiger parts. Lalneisung was tracked through his online transactions with poaching kingpin Ajit Rajgond, who was also arrested recently.

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After game zone blaze, Rajkot proposes fire tax

Friday, January 31, 2025 19:47

Following the tragic fire incident that claimed 27 lives, Rajkot Municipal Corporation has proposed a fire tax in its 2024-25 budget to fund major improvements in firefighting infrastructure. The budget outlines plans for seven new fire stations and the acquisition of 51 firefighting vehicles and equipment.

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Abhishek says Mani Ratnam sees something in him

Friday, January 31, 2025 19:36

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has built a reputation as a skilled performer, earning admiration from both audiences and filmmakers. His remarkable performances have solidified his place in the industry, with many top directors keen to collaborate with him repeatedly.

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Survey: On track to achieve 4% inflation target

Friday, January 31, 2025 19:34

Mumbai: The latest Economic Survey has reiterated inflation will progressively align to the 4% target, outlining supply-side debottlenecking to manage food inflation."Estimates suggest that India's retail price inflation will align progressively with the target. Global commodity prices are expected to decline, potentially easing core and food inflation," the Economic Survey ...

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Trump’s Canada, Mexico tariffs from Feb 1: Leavitt slams Trudeau’s ‘outlandish’ remark

Friday, January 31, 2025 19:22

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin on February 1, as decided earlier dismissing reports that claimed the tariffs will be deferred to March 1. Leavitt also reacted to Justin Trudeau's latest statement on counter-tariff on US products and said he should ...

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Tamannaah: ‘I touch every part of my body and thank it’

Friday, January 31, 2025 19:19

Tamannaah Bhatia shares her unique self-care ritual of thanking every part of her body after a long day, emphasizing her journey towards body positivity. She highlights her shift from associating thinness with beauty to embracing her body's resilience. On the work front, she was ...

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Maintenance for working woman? Supreme Court to decide

Friday, January 31, 2025 19:17

The Supreme Court will adjudicate whether an employed wife earning well can claim maintenance from her estranged husband or not. The case involves a working couple, both assistant professors, where the wife is demanding maintenance despite earning around Rs 60,000 per month. The decision could have broader implications for similar ...

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