Indian chess prodigy Vaishali Rameshbabu secured a bronze medal at the 2024 World Blitz Championship in New York, praised by her mentor Viswanathan Anand. China's Ju Wenjun triumphed over Lei Tingjie, while the Open section title was shared by Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi after a tie in the finals.
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Rishabh Pant recreated the viral clip of Sunil Gavaskar shouting 'stupid, stupid, stupid' during commentary when the Indian wicketkeeper-batter threw away his wicket in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Pant shared the clip on Instagram, seemingly for a brand. Gavaskar had criticised Pant for his dismissal in the fourth Test of the series in December 2024, calling it a 'stupid shot.'
Two men faced penalties for casual disregard of courtroom decorum during virtual Gujarat high court hearings. Dhaval Patel was fined Rs 2 lakh and sentenced to two weeks of community service for joining from a lavatory, while Vamdev Gadhvi was fined Rs 25,000 for appearing while lying on his bed. Both actions compromised the court's dignity.
A 35-year-old man, Somnath Suryavanshi, arrested for rioting and arson in Parbhani on December 11th, died in judicial custody on Sunday. Suryavanshi, accused in a case related to the desecration of a replica of the Constitution, complained of chest pain and was taken to the district hospital where he was declared dead.
Mumbai's local train services on the Central Railway's main line faced disruptions due to a signalling glitch on the south-bound slow track between Diva and Mumbra stations, causing delays of 15-20 minutes early Tuesday. The issue, reported at 4.55 am, was resolved by 6 am. Overcrowding inconvenienced passengers as 35 lakh daily commuters use the Central Railway network.
Scammers use AI-generated videos on Facebook to falsely claim Elon Musk has discovered a diabetes cure. These videos promote a misleading '30-second fridge trick,' directing viewers to buy unproven supplements, despite FDA warnings. Meta is investigating further.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated that practically useful quantum computers are still 5-10 years away. This comes after a similar warning from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, suggesting that very useful quantum computers may take 15-30 years. Quantum computing stocks reacted negatively to these announcements.
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden expressed bewilderment at Indian captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl first in the Gabba Test. Hayden believed the pitch, despite recent rain, favoured batting initially and would likely deteriorate later, benefiting spinners. He anticipated the cracks to widen, making the surface challenging for batters as the match progressed.
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy returns with a $2.24 million (Rs 19.45 crore) prize for the winners, while runners-up get $1.12 million (Rs 9.72 crore) . The total prize pot stands at $6.9 million (Rs 59 crore), with every group match win also earning teams over $34,000 (Rs 29 lakh). The tournament, first in Pakistan since 1996, features eight teams and will take place in March 2025.
The Supreme Court has expressed disappointment over casual remarks made by Allahabad High Court judges, including one who blamed a rape victim for the assault. This follows previous concerns raised by the apex court regarding controversial orders and observations from the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court bench emphasized the need for judges to exercise caution when making such statements.