At the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, India's D Gukesh has excelled, remaining unbeaten and overtaking Arjun Erigaisi to become the new India No. 1. Gukesh's strong performances contrast with Erigaisi's struggles, who has yet to secure a win and has dropped to the bottom of the leaderboard, impacting his rating.
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A former CIA officer suggests the recent surge in Northeast drone sightings could be a classified government exercise testing evasion or detection technology. This theory contrasts with federal officials downplaying the incidents, despite receiving thousands of tips. The lack of transparency fuels public concern and speculation about the drones' true purpose.
Investigators have linked Hashim Musa, a Pakistani attacker, to multiple strikes targeting non-locals in J&K, including the Pahalgam massacre. Security forces are offering a reward for Musa and two other Lashkar terrorists. Evidence suggests Pakistani masterminds guided these attacks, with local aides facilitating the operations. Authorities are actively investigating connections and vulnerabilities to prevent future incidents.
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and China are engaged in discussions regarding tariffs, expressing optimism about reaching a deal to resolve the ongoing trade war. Talks have occurred since the US increased tariffs on China, following Beijing's response to earlier levies.
Donald Trump announced country-specific reciprocatory tariffs heralding the golden age of America. As he announced the tariffs, he said he did not impose the exact tariff that the countries charge on US products but has been kinder. Higher tariffs have been imposed on the worst offenders. The stock market took a hit in after-hours trading following President Trump's announcement of broad new tariffs.
A 22-year-old man, Vishal Sahani, was arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Ananya, and dumping her body in a trolley bag in Jaunpur. Vishal had been in a relationship with Ananya since 2019, and the incident occurred following an argument at her rented house. Police identified and caught Vishal before he could flee.
Elon Musk revealed his plan to send Tesla's Optimus robots to Mars. SpaceX's Starship rocket will carry the robots. The mission aims to prepare Mars for human habitation. Experts are skeptical about the 2026 timeline. Government support could help advance the Mars mission. This mission marks a significant step in space exploration.
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Kanye West has deleted his X account following backlash over his controversial comments and Super Bowl ad. The rapper had been criticized for antisemitic remarks and expressing support for Sean "Diddy" Combs, and his account was flagged for potentially sensitive content.