India is set to host the 2025 FIDE World Cup, a prestigious chess tournament scheduled from October 30 to November 2. The event will feature 206 players competing in a single-elimination format. The top three finishers will secure spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Players can qualify through various routes, including continental events, ratings, and nominations.
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Japan's ruling LDP experienced setbacks in parliamentary elections as right-wing populist groups gained traction, potentially signaling a shift in the nation's political landscape. Sanseito, a populist party, saw significant growth by appealing to younger voters with nationalist messages and anti-globalist views. Despite the losses, Prime Minister Ishiba intends to remain in office, navigating challenges like US tariff threats.
Bollywood lookalikes are taking social media by storm, transforming internet fame. These doppelgängers, discovered on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, are leveraging their resemblances to stars like Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan. They're securing brand deals, acting roles, and event appearances, navigating the challenges of carving out their own identities while capitalizing on their celebrity likeness.
Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad High Court has petitioned the Supreme Court, contesting an inquiry report and a recommendation for impeachment proceedings against him. He claims the inquiry committee denied him a fair chance to respond before issuing its findings. The plea precedes Parliament's monsoon session, starting July 21.
A convoy of buses carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The incident occurred on Sunday. At least ten pilgrims sustained injuries. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital. The injured are now in stable condition. Damaged buses were replaced and the remaining yatris resumed their journey.
Anand Mahindra welcomed Elon Musk and Tesla to India as the EV company officially debuted with its first showroom, the Tesla Experience Centre, in Mumbai. Mahindra expressed optimism and acknowledged the competition Tesla brings to India's growing EV sector. Tesla has launched its Model Y in India, with prices starting at Rs 61 lakh.
Canada's wildfires have burned more than 13.6 million acres (5.5 million hectares) this year, an area roughly the size of Croatia, officials said Friday as the country endures one of its most destructive fire seasons. According to figures dating back to 1983, Canada's second most destructive fire season was 1995, when 17.5 million acres burned, a mark that may be passed this year.
In Mirzapur, three kanwariyas were arrested on Sunday following a clash with a CRPF jawan at the railway station. The altercation arose over train tickets as both parties attempted to board the Brahmaputra Express; the jawan was heading to Manipur for duty, while the kanwariyas aimed for Baidyanath Dham. GRP intervened, eventually assisting the jawan onto the train.