18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh made history by becoming the youngest-ever chess world champion, defeating Ding Liren. Major brands like Google, Swiggy, and Flipkart celebrated his victory with social media tributes.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella showed interest in the new hybrid sport 'Crennis' after a playful video featuring Bill Gates and Sachin Tendulkar playing the game was shared. Combining cricket and tennis, the video highlighted their fun interaction and ended with them enjoying vada pav. The collaboration hints at future projects between the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation & Gates Foundation.
Israel has warned of severe consequences if Hamas fails to release hostages as agreed this weekend, escalating tensions and putting the fragile ceasefire at risk. Both sides accuse each other of not meeting deal terms, with possible resumption of war looming if the accord collapses.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Badhal village in Rajouri district to address the mysterious deaths of 17 people from three families. Authorities ruled out bacteria or viruses and are investigating other causes. A high-level inter-ministerial team and local investigators are examining the tragedy, with efforts to find the cause and provide relief to the affected.
Bangladesh High Court reduced the life sentence of Ulfa leader Paresh Baruah to 14 years and five others to 10 years for their attempt to smuggle arms in 2004. The court had earlier commuted their death sentences to life imprisonment. The illegal arms, intended for separatist groups in northeast India, included grenades, rocket launchers, and submachine guns.
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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore embarked on their first spacewalk after eight months in the International Space Station for maintenance and inspection. The astronauts, initially scheduled to return in February, have been stranded due to safety concerns with the Starliner spacecraft. Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to undertake their rescue mission.
Vice President JD Vance's Rome visit saw him meeting Cardinal Parolin, discussing war, humanitarian crises, and Church-state cooperation, notably migrants, refugees, and prisoners. Only a brief greeting with Pope Francis reportedly occurred, despite the Pope's recent recovery from pneumonia. Tensions remain high, highlighted by differing views on migration and Vance's past accusations against the Church's migrant advocacy.
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