18-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has made history, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion. In a thrilling final match in Singapore, Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren, securing the title with a score of 7.5 to 6.5. He surpasses the previous record held by Garry Kasparov, who won the championship at age 22.
Related news
India is expected to surpass $800 billion in exports this fiscal year, reflecting resilience amid global uncertainties, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The government is also simplifying processes for startups returning to India and promoting the electric vehicle sector's growth, emphasizing the readiness and economic viability of EVs.
Rohit Sharma's team failed to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 1-3 series loss to Australia. Key factors included poor batting, with scores frequently below 200, and the absence of key pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the final Test due to injury. Virat Kohli's performance was disappointing, and Travis Head's consistent excellence made a significant impact.
Technology stocks tumbled as President Trump's new tariff policies incited market panic, with Apple leading the sharp decline at nearly 9%. The Nasdaq Composite fell over 5%, its worst performance in five years. Trump imposed tariffs on imports, including a 34% tax on China, escalating fears of a global trade war.
Motilal Oswal recommends buying Page Industries while Emkay Global advises selling Hindalco. JM Financial favors purchasing L&T, and IDBI Capital suggests buying Patel Engineering. InCred Equities maintains a reduced outlook on SBI Cards & Payment Services. Recommendations are based on market trends, company performances, and industry conditions, providing specific insights into potential stock movements.
During the second T20I in Chennai, Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri humorously criticized England's Harry Brook after he was clean bowled by Varun Chakravarthy. They made light of Brook's previous complaint about smog in Kolkata affecting visibility, noting the clear conditions in Chennai.
Samajwadi Party visited Sambhal district, giving Rs 5 lakh each to families of those killed in the recent mosque survey violence. The delegation questioned the justice system and highlighted injustice while 50 individuals have been arrested so far, including a significant arrest made in Delhi.
The US faces scrutiny for its increasing visa revocations and SEVIS terminations targeting international students, disproportionately affecting Indians. AILA reports 50% of such cases involve Indian students, raising concerns about arbitrary actions. Despite a surge in Indian students pursuing US education, anecdotal evidence suggests a decline in aspirations.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed due to snow accumulation between Ramsoo and Qazigund and shooting stones, landslides, and mudslides between Nashri and the NAVYUG Tunnel, officials said on Friday.
Tristan Stubbs, the explosive cricketer, initially honed his skills in hockey, following his father's passion. Chris Stubbs, a former provincial hockey player, steered Tristan towards cricket due to its greater career prospects. Tristan's hockey background significantly contributed to his cricketing prowess, particularly his powerful sweep shots and hand-eye coordination, shaping him into a formidable batsman.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stated that India's economic growth can be significantly boosted by a combination of consumption-led and investment-led growth. Highlighting efforts to enhance exports and manufacturing, Goyal also mentioned upcoming policies for the toy and footwear industries and emphasized India's demographic advantage over the next three decades.