India will host the 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup from October 31 to November 27, as confirmed by the All India Chess Federation (AICF). The hosting city will be decided in an upcoming AICF meeting. This follows significant achievements by Indian chess players, including Gukesh Dommaraju’s historic World Chess Championship win and the team's gold medals at the 2024 Chess Olympiad.
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President Trump reaffirmed his tough stance on trade, asserting that no country, particularly China, would escape tariffs. He dismissed claims of exemptions for tech products, clarifying they were reclassifications subject to existing tariffs. Trump vowed to investigate the electronics supply chain, aiming to end perceived trade abuses and restore America's economic strength through new policies.
Akash Bobba, a 22-year-old engineer of Indian origin, has been selected to join Elon Musk's US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Akash, along with other young engineers, aims to modernize Federal technology and software. A UC Berkeley graduate, he has previously worked with Meta, Palantir, and Bridgewater Associates. The initiative focuses on enhancing government productivity.
Rajouri administration has designated Badhaal village a containment zone following the hospitalization of five residents and the deaths of 17 villagers since December due to an unknown illness. Authorities have imposed restrictions on gatherings, sealed affected homes, and are monitoring food distribution to prevent infection spread. Health teams are investigating, yet no viral or bacterial infection has been confirmed.
An indefinite shutdown has been called in tribal-dominated areas of Manipur by the Kuki-Zo Council, supported by the ITLF. The protest is against the resumption of civilian traffic between the hills and the valley, following clashes with security forces that resulted in one Kuki protester's death and over 20 injuries.
Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, is considering moving up to welterweight or middleweight to become a two-division champion. MMA analyst Luke Thomas warns that such a move could complicate Makhachev's career due to the physical adjustments required. Meanwhile, Makhachev continues to dominate the lightweight division.
Four family members, including two minors, were injured in an explosion at their flat in Palghar district. The incident happened while they were altering expiry dates on perfume bottles. They are receiving treatment at two hospitals in Nalla Sopara. The blast involved flammable substances, according to initial reports.
India will host Chinese startup DeepSeek's AI models on its servers to evaluate security parameters. The government is procuring 18,693 GPUs to support AI development, part of the Rs 10,372 crore IndiaAI mission. IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized that India, seen as a trusted partner, will ensure data privacy by hosting these models locally.
In 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered numerous landmark judgments, addressing significant legal issues such as election-related bail, child pornography under POCSO, UAPA arrests, and the Electoral Bonds Scheme. The court also tackled contentious topics like EVM reliability, habeas corpus petitions, unlawful demolitions, and minority status for Aligarh Muslim University.
The White House defends Trump's tariffs as a necessary correction to decades of failed trade policies that harmed American workers and industry. Citing job losses and rising trade deficits, the administration highlights recent investments from major companies as evidence of the strategy's success. However, the tariff implementation has caused market disruption and criticism, raising questions about the long-term impact.