In a thrilling Esports World Cup 2025 chess semifinal, Magnus Carlsen edged out Hikaru Nakamura 4–3, reaching the final after an Armageddon showdown. Nakamura, despite a strong King's Indian Defense win, narrowly missed victory. Carlsen will now face Alireza Firouzja for the top prize, while Nakamura competes for third place.
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PM Modi criticized the Indus Waters Treaty, highlighting a clause where Nehru allegedly conceded to Pakistan's demands, preventing India from desilting dams and even welding shut a gate on one. Modi claimed this decision, which Nehru later regretted, deprived Indian farmers of water and electricity, benefiting Pakistan at India's expense. India has since suspended the treaty and initiated desilting efforts.
A special NIA court in Mumbai acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt. Col. Shrikant Prasad Purohit, after a 17-year trial. The court cited a lack of concrete evidence, emphasizing that suspicion alone is insufficient for conviction.
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Day 2 of the crucial India vs England fourth Test at Old Trafford faces weather uncertainties, potentially influencing the match's outcome. India, at 264/4, awaits updates on Rishabh Pant's injury sustained on Day 1. The forecast predicts a mix of overcast conditions and sunny intervals, with a slight chance of morning rain, impacting India's push for a strong first-innings total.
India successfully tested its Pralay quasi-ballistic missile, designed for precision strikes up to 500 km, twice off the Odisha coast. These tests pave the way for its induction into the armed forces, enhancing their conventional strike capabilities. The Pralay, crucial for the proposed Integrated Rocket Force, underwent user evaluation trials, validating its range and accuracy.
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