Two additional flights carrying deported Indian immigrants from the US are set to land in Amritsar, sparking criticism from CM Bhagwant Mann. He accuses the Centre of tarnishing Punjab’s image by turning Amritsar into a deportation center. Mann expresses his willingness to assist deportees but emphasizes that illegal immigration is a nationwide issue.
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Chinese hackers breached the US Treasury by exploiting a third-party software service, accessing unclassified documents and workstations. The investigation, led by the FBI and other agencies, links the attack to state-sponsored activities by China. The Treasury is enhancing its cybersecurity measures and collaborating with partners to safeguard their systems.
Newly crowned World Chess Champion, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju, is set for a thrilling showdown against top-ranked Magnus Carlsen at the 2025 Norway Chess tournament. Gukesh, fresh off victories at the Tata Steel Masters, Chess Olympiad, Candidates Tournament, and the World Championship, will face Carlsen on his home turf in Stavanger.
The United States has paused military and intelligence aid to Ukraine after a disagreement between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy. Despite this, Zelenskyy emphasized his commitment to peace and expressed gratitude for past American support, highlighting the importance of US-provided Javelins for Ukraine's defense.
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Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is set to accelerate production of the Tejas Mark-1A fighters following the delayed delivery of the first of 99 engines from GE. With finalizing integrations and increasing production lines, the IAF aims to bolster its fighter fleet, which is critically undermanned.
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