18-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever World Chess champion. He defeated China's Ding Liren in a thrilling final match in Singapore, leading to emotional reaction from him and celebrations in India. Gukesh won three games to Liren's two across 14 played.
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Isro is set to enhance India’s space-based navigation system by launching the new-generation navigation satellite NVS-02 on Wednesday. The launch, using the GSLV-F15 rocket, will integrate the satellite into the NavIC system, expanding its services for various applications and extending coverage beyond India.
Senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi dismissed the controversy over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, stating it is unnecessary. He emphasized India's inclusiveness, referencing Shivaji Maharaj's historical actions. Raj Thackeray and other leaders echoed these sentiments, advising against interpreting historical events through religious lenses and cautioning against misinformation spreading on platforms like WhatsApp.
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The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy for Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists. This banned group recruits youth online for terrorist activities and is supported by Pakistani intelligence. Following the deadly attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Srinagar to assess the security situation and will chair a high-level meeting with security officials.
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