In a stunning victory, 19-year-old Diya Deshmukh triumphed over Koneru Humpy at the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Georgia. Deshmukh's composed play under pressure secured her the title and also earned her the prestigious Grandmaster title, making her India's 88th Grandmaster and only the fourth Indian woman to achieve this feat.
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Sudden diabetes in adults could signal pancreatic cancer. Research indicates a link between new diabetes and this cancer. Studies reveal that about one in four pancreatic cancer patients had diabetes diagnosed recently. For those over 50, sudden diabetes might warrant further investigation. Other symptoms include weight loss and fatigue. Early detection through doctor consultation is crucial for survival.
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Sanjay Manjrekar criticized Ben Stokes for his conduct in offering a draw before the final hour, labeling it as behaving like a 'spoiled kid.' Jonathan Trott defended Stokes, citing common practice in England, but Manjrekar countered that the world doesn't play cricket the 'English way.
A massive fraud has been uncovered in Maharashtra's education system, involving the misuse of the Shalarth portal. Senior education officers allegedly created fake teacher IDs and hired unqualified individuals for bribes, siphoning off an estimated Rs 2,000-3,000 crore. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the scam, with arrests and suspensions already underway.
Jaipur witnessed widespread protests after the brutal murder of Vipin Kumar, allegedly by Mohammad Anas, disrupting traffic on the Jaipur-Agra highway. Accused Anas, a known history-sheeter, was arrested after attempting to seize a police officer's weapon and was shot in the leg.
In Lok Sabha, the government refuted opposition claims that Operation Sindoor was halted due to US pressure, as alleged by President Trump. Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar clarified that Pakistan initiated the truce after India achieved its objectives. They emphasized that trade was never linked to the operation in discussions with the US, dismissing the allegations as baseless.
A tragic accident occurred near Jagera bridge in Maloud as a pickup truck carrying devotees returning from Naina Devi temple plunged into the Sirhind Canal. The incident resulted in the death of four individuals, including two children, and left three others missing.