Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India is bidding for the 2036 Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games, aiming to integrate sports into daily life. The government is providing monthly stipends of Rs 50,000 to 3,000 athletes to prepare for the Olympics, with the goal of being among the top five nations in the medal tally.
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Magnus Carlsen, the world's top chess player, triumphed over ChatGPT in a recent online match, securing victory in just 53 moves without losing any pieces. The AI chatbot, despite a promising start, couldn't match Carlsen's precision, leading to its resignation and praise for his flawless play. Carlsen provided feedback, while ChatGPT amusingly underestimated his rating but acknowledged his strategic brilliance.
In Qazigund, Srinagar, a man posing as a soldier entered a house under the guise of a search operation. When a family member grew suspicious and confronted him, the imposter stabbed him to death. The accused, Naseer Ahmad Sheikh, has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to uncover the full details of the crime and any potential accomplices.
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