Magnus Carlsen clinched his seventh Norway Chess title, benefiting from D Gukesh's final-round loss to Fabiano Caruana. Carlsen drew his last game, securing the win with 16 points, while Caruana finished second. Carlsen acknowledged the potential of young Indian talents like Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, highlighting his own challenging tournament, including a notable loss to Gukesh.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has significantly reduced the repo rate by 50 basis points, bringing the total cut to 1% since February, a move set to lower home loan EMIs. Experts suggest this could push home loan rates closer to sub-8%, benefiting borrowers.
Drake, the Canadian rap sensation, has placed a staggering $750,000 bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win their first IPL title against Punjab Kings. The high-stakes wager, made through Stake, could potentially earn him over $1.3 million if RCB, fueled by Virat Kohli's impressive form, secure victory in the highly anticipated final at Narendra Modi Stadium.
In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has allowed India's first transgender parents to be identified as 'parents' on their child's birth certificate, replacing the traditional 'father' and 'mother' designations. Justice A A Ziyad Rahman's order came after Zahhad, a trans man who gave birth, and Ziya Paval petitioned the court.
Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousaf, 17, was fatally shot in her Islamabad home, sparking concerns about honor killings. Police arrested a fellow TikToker, Hayat, who confessed to the crime, but his motives are still under investigation.
Leading an all-party delegation in the US, MP Shashi Tharoor lauded Operation Sindoor, India's military action against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. Tharoor highlighted the operation's success in bypassing Chinese radar systems and sending a clear message to Pakistan.
Nand Kishore Gurjar, a BJP MLA, has requested a ban. The ban is for animal slaughter near Hindon Airport before Bakrid. He wrote to Ghaziabad Rural Police. Gurjar cited bird hit risks to aircraft. He also mentioned communal harmony concerns. The MLA suggested symbolic practices for Bakrid. He wants the administration to stay alert.
Following Salman Khurshid's endorsement of the government's handling of Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan, including the abrogation of Article 370 and Operation Sindoor, the BJP has launched an attack against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of echoing Pakistani propaganda.
UP MLA Abbas Ansari, son of the late Mukhtar Ansari, received a two-year prison sentence in a 2022 hate speech case, potentially leading to his disqualification as a legislator. The sentencing stems from threats he made against government officials during the assembly poll campaign. While granted temporary bail to appeal, the conviction jeopardizes his position under the law.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 18-year wait for an IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final. Virat Kohli, joined by RCB legends AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, dedicated the victory to former teammates. Kohli announced a special celebration in Bengaluru, with Star Sports covering the victory parade.