Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav clashed in the assembly over the state's past infrastructure and governance. Nitish credited himself for the rise of Lalu Yadav, while Tejashwi criticized the current government's rule and budget for missing opportunities to benefit people.
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Indian chess gears up for a historic participation at the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, from January 17 to February 2, 2025. Featuring five Indian Grandmasters for the first time, including the newly crowned World Chess champion D Gukesh, the tournament promises intense competition among top players.
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