Divya Deshmukh creates history, becomes first Indian woman to reach Chess World Cup final
India's 19-year-old Woman Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the Chess World Cup final. She knocked out former world champion Tan Zhongyi of China in the semi-final in Batumi, Georgia. By reaching the World Cup final, Divya has also qualified for the Candidates tournament.
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India's 19-year-old Woman Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the Chess World Cup final. She knocked out former world champion Tan Zhongyi of China in the semi-final in Batumi, Georgia. By reaching the World Cup final, Divya has also qualified for the Candidates tournament.
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To upskill 1 lakh Indians, BITS Pilani’s BITSoM launches AI courses
As per Bain & Company's recent study, India faces an AI talent shortage, especially since it's projected to generate 2.3 million AI job openings by 2027. To strengthen India's position in this AI era, BITS is investing heavily and has assembled faculty from Harvard, Wharton, and IIMs for its certification programs, with the intake based on an aptitude test.
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10:00 am Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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As per Bain & Company's recent study, India faces an AI talent shortage, especially since it's projected to generate 2.3 million AI job openings by 2027. To strengthen India's position in this AI era, BITS is investing heavily and has assembled faculty from Harvard, Wharton, and IIMs for its certification programs, with the intake based on an aptitude test.
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Why won't Dhruv Jurel be allowed to bat if he replaces Rishabh Pant in Manchester Test?
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant suffered a foot injury during the first innings of the Manchester Test and was taken for scans. If he's completely ruled out of the Test, Dhruv Jurel can replace him and keep wickets. However, Jurel won't be allowed to bat. As per ICC rules, a fully participating like-for-like replacement is only permitted for concussion substitutions.
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10:34 am Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant suffered a foot injury during the first innings of the Manchester Test and was taken for scans. If he's completely ruled out of the Test, Dhruv Jurel can replace him and keep wickets. However, Jurel won't be allowed to bat. As per ICC rules, a fully participating like-for-like replacement is only permitted for concussion substitutions.
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ED conducts raids at Anil Ambani, Yes Bank properties in ₹3,000-crore loan fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted raids at properties linked to Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani and Yes Bank in a ₹3,000-crore loan fraud case. More than 35 locations across Mumbai and Delhi are being searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The operation involves probing around 50 companies and 25 individuals, officials said.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted raids at properties linked to Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani and Yes Bank in a ₹3,000-crore loan fraud case. More than 35 locations across Mumbai and Delhi are being searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The operation involves probing around 50 companies and 25 individuals, officials said.
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Meta unveils wristband for controlling computers with hand gestures, shares video
Meta has unveiled a prototype wristband that lets users control computers with hand gestures. The device uses electromyography (EMG) to detect electrical signals from forearm muscles triggered by spinal motor neurons. With the technology, a small wrist flick can move laptop cursor, a thumb-finger tap can launch apps and writing in the air can produce letters on a smartphone screen.
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Meta has unveiled a prototype wristband that lets users control computers with hand gestures. The device uses electromyography (EMG) to detect electrical signals from forearm muscles triggered by spinal motor neurons. With the technology, a small wrist flick can move laptop cursor, a thumb-finger tap can launch apps and writing in the air can produce letters on a smartphone screen.
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Ration cards to be cancelled if unused for 6 months
The Centre has amended existing public distribution system norms. The ration cards of beneficiaries who haven't availed of their entitlements in past six months will be cancelled. The state government will conduct field verification and complete e-KYC within three months to reassess eligibility and take further action. Further, e-KYC has been mandated for holders of ration cards every five years.
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12:09 pm Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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The Centre has amended existing public distribution system norms. The ration cards of beneficiaries who haven't availed of their entitlements in past six months will be cancelled. The state government will conduct field verification and complete e-KYC within three months to reassess eligibility and take further action. Further, e-KYC has been mandated for holders of ration cards every five years.
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Plane with 50 people onboard goes missing in Russia
Air traffic controllers lost contact with an An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people in Russia's far east on Thursday, Russian media reported. The plane, operated by the Angara airline, was headed for the town of Tynda in the Amur region bordering China, and was believed to be a few kilometres away from its destination when it reportedly lost contact.
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11:52 am Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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Air traffic controllers lost contact with an An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people in Russia's far east on Thursday, Russian media reported. The plane, operated by the Angara airline, was headed for the town of Tynda in the Amur region bordering China, and was believed to be a few kilometres away from its destination when it reportedly lost contact.
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SC stays Bombay HC's order acquitting all 12 in 2006 Mumbai train blasts case
The Supreme Court stayed an order of Bombay High Court acquitting all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. At least 189 people were killed in the blasts. SC clarified that stay order won't affect the release of accused persons from jail. The HC had said prosecution had "utterly failed in establishing the case beyond a reasonable doubt".
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11:36 am Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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The Supreme Court stayed an order of Bombay High Court acquitting all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. At least 189 people were killed in the blasts. SC clarified that stay order won't affect the release of accused persons from jail. The HC had said prosecution had "utterly failed in establishing the case beyond a reasonable doubt".
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Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia
A Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed targets in Cambodia on Thursday after weeks of tension over a border dispute escalated into clashes that have killed at least two civilians. Thailand is deploying six F-16 fighter jets along the disputed border. Meanwhile, Cambodia said Thai jets dropped two bombs on a road and condemned the aggression.
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A Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed targets in Cambodia on Thursday after weeks of tension over a border dispute escalated into clashes that have killed at least two civilians. Thailand is deploying six F-16 fighter jets along the disputed border. Meanwhile, Cambodia said Thai jets dropped two bombs on a road and condemned the aggression.
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Missing plane crashes in Russia
Debris of the Angara Airlines passenger plane, which was carrying nearly 40-50 people, has been found near the Amur region in Russia, according to Russian media. Earlier, the plane was reported missing after it lost contact with the air traffic controllers. The plane was reportedly a few kilometres away from its destination near the Chinese border before the crash.
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12:56 pm Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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Debris of the Angara Airlines passenger plane, which was carrying nearly 40-50 people, has been found near the Amur region in Russia, according to Russian media. Earlier, the plane was reported missing after it lost contact with the air traffic controllers. The plane was reportedly a few kilometres away from its destination near the Chinese border before the crash.
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I am sorry for all the heart attacks: Divya Deshmukh on her Chess World Cup semi-final win
Reacting to her Chess World Cup semi-final win, India's 19-year-old Woman Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh wrote on Instagram Stories, "I'm sorry for all the heart attacks." "I was winning at one point...then I messed up in...middle game. I think I should've had a much smoother win," she earlier said. Divya is the first Indian woman to reach Chess World Cup final.
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Reacting to her Chess World Cup semi-final win, India's 19-year-old Woman Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh wrote on Instagram Stories, "I'm sorry for all the heart attacks." "I was winning at one point...then I messed up in...middle game. I think I should've had a much smoother win," she earlier said. Divya is the first Indian woman to reach Chess World Cup final.
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Rishabh Pant's toe fracture confirmed, advised rest for six weeks
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who retired hurt on Day 1 of Manchester Test, has suffered a toe fracture, his scans confirmed. He has been advised rest for six weeks. With one man short in the playing XI, the team management has asked medical team to check whether Pant can bat after taking a pain killer if required.
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India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who retired hurt on Day 1 of Manchester Test, has suffered a toe fracture, his scans confirmed. He has been advised rest for six weeks. With one man short in the playing XI, the team management has asked medical team to check whether Pant can bat after taking a pain killer if required.
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No impact on ops: Anil Ambani's Reliance Power, Infra on ED raids in ₹3,000-cr fraud case
Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power have issued clarifications following the ED raids on properties linked to Ambani and Yes Bank in a ₹3,000-crore loan fraud case. In separate statements, both firms said the action has "absolutely no impact" on their business operations, financial performance, shareholders, employees or any other stakeholders.
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03:03 pm Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power have issued clarifications following the ED raids on properties linked to Ambani and Yes Bank in a ₹3,000-crore loan fraud case. In separate statements, both firms said the action has "absolutely no impact" on their business operations, financial performance, shareholders, employees or any other stakeholders.
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Why is Income Tax Day celebrated on 24 July?
Income Tax Day is celebrated on 24 July to commemorate introduction of income tax in India by Sir James Wilson on this day in 1860. It was introduced to counter financial strain caused by First War of Independence in 1857. The framework laid then eventually culminated in Income Tax Act of 1922 and later comprehensive Income Tax Act of 1961.
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Income Tax Day is celebrated on 24 July to commemorate introduction of income tax in India by Sir James Wilson on this day in 1860. It was introduced to counter financial strain caused by First War of Independence in 1857. The framework laid then eventually culminated in Income Tax Act of 1922 and later comprehensive Income Tax Act of 1961.
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India and UK sign historic trade deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer signed a historic trade deal on Thursday. The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will significantly improve market access and will boost bilateral trade by around $34 billion annually. India's average tariff on UK products will drop from 15% to 3%, the UK government said.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer signed a historic trade deal on Thursday. The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will significantly improve market access and will boost bilateral trade by around $34 billion annually. India's average tariff on UK products will drop from 15% to 3%, the UK government said.
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Rishabh Pant joins team on Day 2 despite fracture, will bat if required
Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has joined the team on Day 2 of the Manchester Test despite suffering a fracture on the foot, the BCCI announced. He will be available to bat as per team requirements, the BCCI added. However, Pant will not be performing wicketkeeping duties for the remainder of the match.
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04:37 pm Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has joined the team on Day 2 of the Manchester Test despite suffering a fracture on the foot, the BCCI announced. He will be available to bat as per team requirements, the BCCI added. However, Pant will not be performing wicketkeeping duties for the remainder of the match.
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17-year-old Unnati Hooda knocks PV Sindhu out of China Open
India's 17-year-old badminton player Unnati Hooda knocked two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu out of China Open 2025. Unnati won the round of 16 match with a scoreline of 21-16, 19-21, 21-13 in one hour and 13 minutes. With this, PV Sindhu suffered a defeat against an Indian opponent after seven years.
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India's 17-year-old badminton player Unnati Hooda knocked two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu out of China Open 2025. Unnati won the round of 16 match with a scoreline of 21-16, 19-21, 21-13 in one hour and 13 minutes. With this, PV Sindhu suffered a defeat against an Indian opponent after seven years.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai becomes a billionaire
Google's Indian-origin CEO Sundar Pichai has become a billionaire as Alphabet's shares approached an all-time high. The 53-year-old's net worth has reached $1.1 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaire Index. This is a rare achievement for a non-founding CEO, especially in the tech industry, Bloomberg reported. Pichai reportedly became the company's longest-serving CEO this month.
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11:21 pm Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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Google's Indian-origin CEO Sundar Pichai has become a billionaire as Alphabet's shares approached an all-time high. The 53-year-old's net worth has reached $1.1 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaire Index. This is a rare achievement for a non-founding CEO, especially in the tech industry, Bloomberg reported. Pichai reportedly became the company's longest-serving CEO this month.
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Koneru Humpy to face Divya Deshmukh in first-ever all-Indian Chess World Cup final
Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy defeated Chinese Grandmaster Lei Tingjie in tiebreaks in their semi-final at the Women's Chess World Cup 2025. She will face compatriot Divya Deshmukh in an all-India final. Notably, this is the first time ever that a Chess World Cup (men's or women's) final will see two Indians facing each other.
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10:20 pm Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy defeated Chinese Grandmaster Lei Tingjie in tiebreaks in their semi-final at the Women's Chess World Cup 2025. She will face compatriot Divya Deshmukh in an all-India final. Notably, this is the first time ever that a Chess World Cup (men's or women's) final will see two Indians facing each other.
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WWE legend Hulk Hogan passes away
WWE icon Hulk Hogan has passed away aged 71. Born Terry Gene Bollea, the WWE star was found dead at his home in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday morning, said reports. According to TMZ, first responders arrived at the scene after receiving a call regarding a cardiac arrest. Several police cars and EMTs were reportedly seen outside Hogan's home.
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09:42 pm Thursday, 24 July, 2025
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WWE icon Hulk Hogan has passed away aged 71. Born Terry Gene Bollea, the WWE star was found dead at his home in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday morning, said reports. According to TMZ, first responders arrived at the scene after receiving a call regarding a cardiac arrest. Several police cars and EMTs were reportedly seen outside Hogan's home.
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