A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has resulted in at least 694 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. The country, already facing civil war and severe humanitarian crises, now suffers even more with massive displacement and dwindling resources, especially after recent US aid freezes.
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Indian chess legends, including Viswanathan Anand and D Gukesh, celebrated Pongal with traditional dance at Anand's Tamil Nadu residence. The gathering highlighted the camaraderie among top players like Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi. This festive unity underscores the rising prominence of Indian chess, buoyed by recent international successes and promising future talents.
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Mumbai Police have arrested Vijay Das, also known as Bijoy Das and Mohammed Iliyas, for stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence. Das was apprehended on a train in Chhattisgarh following a manhunt. Investigations reveal the attack could have been a burglary or targeted assault.
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