Kabeer Biswas, co-founder of Dunzo, will join Flipkart on January 13th to lead its quick commerce division, Minutes. This decision follows prolonged discussions and seeks to bolster Flipkart's position in the competitive market, competing with incumbents like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart. Google's investment in both companies is noteworthy in this strategic move.
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Pranav Venkatesh, the World Junior Chess Champion, has his sights set on becoming the World Chess Champion. The 18-year-old from Chennai balances chess with academics and enjoys cricket. He admires Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. Pranav is preparing for upcoming tournaments in Spain and Dubai. He skipped his board exams for the championship.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 featured an open-air discussion where PM Narendra Modi engaged with students on various topics, emphasizing skill development and the importance of using technology wisely. He reassured students about exam stress and advised them on balancing hobbies with studies.
Nilam Kumavat's dedication to caring for Vadodara's strays led to a rescue mission for her own health crisis. Struggling with gangrene and lacking funds, her unwavering support for stray dogs garnered aid from animal lovers and a charity, enabling her medical treatment and recovery.
India faces a tight schedule with only a day's rest between their final league match and the semifinal, posing recovery concerns for their bowlers. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate emphasises balancing player rest and maintaining match readiness. Potential adjustments may include limiting bowlers' overs against New Zealand to ensure top performance in the semifinal.
India's victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy Final was noteworthy, as was Yuzvendra Chahal's presence with RJ Mahvash amid his divorce proceedings. Their frequent public appearances have sparked dating rumors, although both have dismissed such claims, urging fans to respect their privacy.
Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, wanted in the PNB scam, has been apprehended in Belgium. India faces an uphill battle for his extradition, as Choksi is likely to cite health issues to resist returning. Whistleblower Hariprasad SV doubts Choksi's return, given his resources and legal support. Nirav Modi, also implicated, remains jailed in London, fighting extradition.
India’s first clinics for the transgender community, aiding over 5,000 beneficiaries, closed due to the US stopping funding through USAID. The clinics in Hyderabad, Kalyan, and Pune provided hormone therapy, mental health services, and HIV support, and now seek alternate funding to continue essential services.
Two police officers and a civilian died when a speeding Volkswagen Polo crashed into them at a police check post in Chandigarh during Holi celebrations. The car driver and his friends were also injured, and liquor bottles were found in their vehicle. Senior police officials visited the scene to investigate.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex went above 78,100, Nifty50 was above 23,700.