Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a new scholarship for Dalit students, named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This followed recent political controversy sparked by Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Ambedkar in Parliament, which led to protests and disruptions, including physical altercations between MPs. The opposition demanded Shah's resignation while the BJP accused the Congress of insulting Ambedkar.
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Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, a landmark decision fueled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's sports investments. A tri-continental collaboration between Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay secured the 2030 event. However, human rights concerns loom over Saudi Arabia's preparations, echoing criticisms faced by Qatar in 2022.
Indian chess fans face disappointment as their grandmasters struggle in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. Despite Arjun Erigaisi's quarterfinal appearance, Gukesh Dommaraju, Vidit Gujrathi, and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa failed to advance. Coach Srinath Narayanan believes it's too early to judge, citing the high level of competition and the need for adaptation to the format.
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Akshay Kumar’s 'Sky Force' collected over Rs. 100 crore within 11 days of release, with significant weekend earnings but a drop to Rs. 1.35 crore by the second Monday. The film, featuring major events of the Indo-Pak war of 1965, faced competition from Shahid Kapoor's 'Deva'.
On April 22, a terrorist attack in Anantnag district's Pahalgam area killed 26 people, including tourists and security personnel. The assault, which occurred near the Baisaran Valley, claimed the life of an Indian Navy officer and two foreign nationals. This incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting civilians and security forces in Kashmir since 2000.
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A third-year B-Tech student at KIIT in Bhubaneswar allegedly died by suicide, possibly due to being blackmailed by another student. This led to unrest among Nepali students on campus. Police have registered a case, and investigations are ongoing. The university has taken precautionary measures to stabilize the situation.