Ahead of the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, Hans Niemann asserts that Magnus Carlsen and other top players face greater pressure due to past events. Niemann highlights his recent online successes against Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, suggesting they are more stressed when facing him.
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Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, faces indictment. This is regarding the deaths of protestors during an uprising last year. A tribunal accepted charges of crimes against humanity against her. The charges relate to a mass protest where many students died. An audio recording suggests Hasina ordered a deadly crackdown. The interim government seeks her extradition from India.
In Mumbai's Vikhroli, a shopkeeper faced assault by MNS members over an allegedly 'anti-Marathi' WhatsApp status. Confronted outside his shop, he was physically attacked and forced to publicly apologize. A video shows him holding his ears and begging for forgiveness, while MNS workers warned against disrespecting Marathi culture. Police are yet to confirm if a complaint has been filed.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey escalated his feud with MNS chief Raj Thackeray, sharing a "Wikileaks" document alleging Thackeray is inciting Marathi-Hindi tensions for political gain before Mumbai's municipal elections.
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Veteran Telugu actor Ravi Teja is mourning the loss of his father, Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju, who passed away at the age of 90 at their Hyderabad home. Rajagopal Raju, a retired government pharmacist, maintained a low profile despite his son's fame. Ravi Teja has reportedly paused his work on 'Mass Jathara' to be with his family during this difficult time, as details about the funeral are awaited.
Gurugram Police have refuted speculation surrounding the murder of national tennis player Radhika Yadav, clarifying that her father, Deepak Yadav, committed the crime due to disagreements over her running a tennis academy. Despite the family's financial stability from rental properties, Deepak objected to Radhika's work, leading to frequent arguments and ultimately, the fatal shooting at their residence.
Linda Yaccarino has resigned as CEO of X after two years, following a controversy involving the Grok chatbot's antisemitic commentary, including praise for Adolf Hitler. This incident occurred after updates to Grok and Musk's call for "divisive facts" to train the AI, leading to racist responses. xAI has implemented stricter content moderation protocols in response.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins surprised fans by revealing his go-to haircut spot: Great Clips. Featured on Netflix's 'Quarterback,' Cousins showcased his routine, complete with a printed picture for his stylist. His loyalty earned him a VIP card, granting free haircuts for life, not just for him but for everyone present during his visits.