Magnus Carlsen faced a shocking early exit at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Las Vegas, losing in a playoff to Levon Aronian. Hans Niemann, fresh off online qualification, celebrated Carlsen's defeat with an exuberant reaction that quickly went viral. The event also saw strong performances from Praggnanandhaa, Abdusattorov, and Sindarov, marking an unpredictable start to the tour.
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China's embassy in Delhi voiced strong objections to recent remarks from Indian figures regarding Tibet and the Dalai Lama's reincarnation. The spokesperson emphasized India's commitment to recognizing Tibet as part of China and preventing anti-China political activities by Tibetans in India.
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Indian cricketer Yash Dayal faces serious allegations from a Ghaziabad woman, including sexual exploitation, physical violence, and cheating under false pretenses of marriage. Booked under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Dayal is accused of a five-year-long deception. The complainant claims Dayal introduced her to his family, deepening her trust, before subjecting her to abuse and financial exploitation.
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Salman Khan's appearance at Sangeeta Bijlani's birthday party grabbed attention, showcasing his fit physique and new hairstyle. The actor's respectful gesture towards his ex-girlfriend, keeping his hands in his pockets while posing, earned him praise as a true gentleman. Their enduring friendship was evident at the star-studded bash, amidst speculation about Salman's future plans to settle down.