World Chess Champion D Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand were seen dancing to popular Bollywood songs at fellow Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi’s wedding, showcasing a rarely seen fun side of the GMs. Gukesh will participate in the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, while being closely followed by Arjun Erigaisi in the FIDE chess rankings.
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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.
Virat Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODI cricket during the match against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. In his 299th game, Kohli achieved this milestone, maintaining his position as the second-highest ODI run-scorer for India behind Sachin Tendulkar. In the contest, Pakistan managed to score 241 but a potential loss to India could jeopardise their semi-final chances.
BJP president JP Nadda criticized Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly exploiting the legacy of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for political gain after his death. Nadda condemned the Congress party’s history of disrespect towards Singh and contrasted it with the BJP’s respectful actions.
At least 15 people have lost their lives and several others were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station during rush for a special train for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed their grief. A high-level investigation has been ordered.
Kargil War hero Col Rajesh Adhau narrowly escaped a rocket-propelled grenade attack at his official quarters in Goma, Congo, during a confrontation between M23 rebels and the Congolese military. His wife Dr Deepali confirmed his safety. The Indian tertiary hospital, part of the UN peacekeeping mission, has treated injured personnel from various countries.
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Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury, with Harshit Rana stepping in as his replacement. Additionally, Varun Chakaravarthy joins the squad, replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will remain a non-traveling reserve, along with Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube.
A cab driver from Bannur drove his vehicle onto the platform at Tekal railway station near Kolar, causing panic but no major damage, thanks to the absence of trains. In another incident, a car caught fire while driving over horsegram crops spread on a road in Mulbagal taluk, leading to its passengers escaping unhurt.