Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess prodigy, achieved a stunning victory at the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy in a thrilling tie-break. This triumph not only secured her the championship but also earned her the coveted Grandmaster title, making her India's fourth woman to reach this milestone.
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In a series where bowlers from both teams have been rotated, managed, and preserved, Mohammed Siraj has been the exception, running in hard every single time. On Friday, under a gloomy London sky, he brought India back with his lion-hearted effort and never-give-up attitude, something that, in the years to come, will be celebrated even more than his trademark “Celebrappeal,” remembered instead for his heart.
Hyderabad police uncovered a surrogacy scam at Universal Srushti Fertility Centre, arresting eight individuals, including Dr. Athaluri Namratha, for allegedly selling infants to couples under the guise of IVF. The clinic, operating without a valid license since 2021, deceived a couple who paid Rs 35 lakh, providing them with a baby unrelated to them.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India will receive due recognition for its unique cultural products under the new FTA with the UK, citing the Prada-Kolhapuri chappal controversy. The government aims to protect and promote Indian GI products in global markets, with potential for significant international business.
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India, already trailing 1-2 in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, aim to draw the series against England in the final Test at The Oval. Wasim Jaffer suggests an XI featuring Kuldeep Yadav amid injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. The lineup emphasises a strong batting order and a three-man spin attack to salvage pride.
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