India's Arjun Erigaisi faced his third defeat in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, while Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu leads the Masters with 3.5 points. Pentala Harikrishna secured a win, and Fabiano Caruana and Anish Giri drew their game. In the Challengers section, Vaishali Rameshbabu claimed victory. Miaoyi Lu shares the top spot after a draw.
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Pune police arrested Dattatray Gade, a rape suspect from Swargate, in Gunat village after a dramatic search involving drones and dog squads. He tried to end his life thrice while in hiding. Gade, with a criminal record, allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman in a parked bus at Swargate terminus. Villagers assisted in his capture and will receive a reward.
Chennai Super Kings face a setback as Ruturaj Gaikwad is sidelined for the rest of IPL 2025 due to an elbow fracture. In a strategic move, MS Dhoni will reassume the captaincy, aiming to replicate his past successes. CSK’s IPL triumphs under Dhoni came in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.
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Tensions between Hindu and Islamic outfits over animal sacrifices on Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai have risen. Police stopped animal sacrifices at Sikandar Badushah Dargah, citing that only prayers are allowed. Ramanathapuram MP K. Navas Kani attempted to address the issue while BJP state president K. Annamalai criticized the MP for provoking Hindus and disrupting religious harmony.
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