In a historic decision, Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi chose to share the 2024 World Blitz Championship title after a series of intense and closely-fought games in New York. Following a tie in the sudden death rounds, FIDE and both players agreed on the unprecedented outcome, marking the first dual winners in the championship's history.
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India’s nominal GDP in 2015 was $2,103.6 billion. Come 2025, the IMF projects that it will reach $4,271.9 billion. That's over 100% growth in just 10 years! How has India managed to double its GDP in just ten years? What factors have worked to propel the economy, which at one time had been infamously ranked among the ‘Fragile Five’? We take a look:
In an unusual incident during the tri-series match in Pakistan, South African fielding coach Wandile Gwavu fielded in the 37th over of New Zealand's innings due to a reduced squad. New Zealand chased South Africa's 304, with Kane Williamson and Devon Conway leading the win, setting up South Africa's semi-final clash with Pakistan.
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa clinched the Tata Steel Masters 2025 title in Netherlands by defeating World Champion D Gukesh. His victory, inspired by peers' achievements, marked a key moment in his career. Despite losing the first game in the tiebreaker, Praggnanandhaa's remarkable comeback secured his triumph, drawing praise from Viswanathan Anand and highlighting his strategic acumen.
Joburg Super Kings secured a six-run victory over MI Cape Town using the DLS method in a rain-affected SA20 clash. A revised target of 136 runs from 19 overs saw JSK ahead by six runs when rain halted play. Leus du Plooy and Wihan Lubbe were not out at the stoppage, while MI Cape Town's Kagiso Rabada excelled with 2/10.
It was reported that YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, remained untraceable as Mumbai Police's attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful. On Friday (February 14), officials reportedly confirmed that his residence was locked and his phone was switched off. However, amidst the ongoing controversy, Ranveer has now broken his silence.
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