Alphabet is negotiating to acquire Wiz for $30 billion. This acquisition could strengthen Google Cloud's cybersecurity. If completed, it would be one of the largest deals of 2025. Wiz, founded in 2020, offers AI-powered cloud security and has grown rapidly. This marks Alphabet's second attempt after Wiz previously pursued an IPO.
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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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Recent reports from CPCB and NGT highlight poor water quality at the Kumbh Mela, leading to a surge in skin ailments among returning pilgrims. Ranchi's dermatologists report a sharp increase in infections like rashes and fungal issues. High coliform levels, indicating severe contamination, are suspected causes. Poor sanitation and water pollution are major factors contributing to these health problems.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to new federal sex trafficking and prostitution charges, as prosecutors expand the racketeering case against him. Accused of abusing and coercing women for two decades, Combs faces five criminal counts. The trial is set for May 5, but a delay is possible due to new evidence. Combs has been incarcerated since September 2024.
Posters in Ranipet and Arakkonam intended to welcome Union Home Minister Amit Shah mistakenly featured actor Santhana Bharathi, causing ridicule on social media. BJP distanced itself from the error, and state executive committee member A. Arulmozhi claimed it was a prank to embarrass her and the party. She filed a police complaint over the incident.
The CBSE has opened the portal for schools to upload internal grades for Class 12 students for the 2024-25 exams, with the portal available from January 15 to February 14, 2025. Schools must verify the accuracy of the data before submission, as corrections will not be allowed. The Class 10 and 12 board exams will begin on February 15, 2025.
Gold futures saw a slight increase on Friday, starting at Rs 96,120/10 grams, while silver remained relatively flat. Mixed settlements were observed in both domestic and international markets yesterday. Gold prices rebounded above $3,300 per troy ounce due to increased U.S. unemployment claims and China's potential economic stimulus.
Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev's decision not to shake hands with Indian player R Vaishali due to religious reasons caused controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. After the incident went viral, Yakubboev issued an apology, explaining his actions and expressing respect. He later informed other players of his beliefs to avoid misunderstandings.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the involvement of the CJI in executive appointments, such as selecting the CBI director, and called for a review of such rules. He emphasized the need to uphold the principle of separation of powers, indicating that judicial involvement in executive functions does not align with democratic principles.