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D Gukesh, the World Champion in chess, dedicated his victory to his parents.  This article highlights the sacrifices his parents made, with his father giving up his career to support Gukesh's chess journey.  The champion expressed immense gratitude for their support, particularly the financial hardships they endured early in his career.  Gukesh noted the family's improved financial...

The article details the Delhi government's approval of the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, a scheme providing ₹2,500 monthly financial assistance to eligible women.  Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the scheme, highlighting its ₹5,100 crore annual budget and the use of technology for transparent disbursement.  Eligibility includes women aged 18-60 with a family income below ₹3 lakh who are...

India is considering the purchase of US F-35 fighter jets, but no formal offer has been made.  Air Chief Marshal AP Singh highlighted the need for careful analysis of the jet's capabilities and cost, emphasising it's not a simple purchase.  India's fifth-generation fighter jet program, AMCA, is under development, with the first jets expected in 2035.  Singh stressed the necessity fo...

Prime Minister Modi stated that Naxalism is diminishing in jungles but extending into urban areas, potentially influencing political parties.  He criticised the Congress party's past performance and highlighted his government's accomplishments over the last decade, emphasising improved governance and the rising aspirations of the Indian people.  Modi identified the youth as a crucial fac...

An Indian national, Thomas Gabriel Perera, was killed while attempting to illegally cross from Jordan into Israel, lured by the false promise of a lucrative job.  Perera and his brother-in-law, Edison Charlas, were deceived by an agent who promised high wages but ultimately directed them to cross the border illegally after they had already paid a significant sum.  Jordanian soldiers shot...

A Delhi court dismissed a revision petition from Kapil Mishra,  a BJP leader and Delhi's Law and Justice Minister, regarding a case under the Representation of the People Act.  The court found that Mishra strategically used the term "Pakistan" in his statements to incite hatred and communal polarisation for electoral gain in 2020.  Specifically, his remarks about "mini-Pakistans" in...

Recent clashes have erupted in Manipur between Kuki protesters and security forces  after the central government ordered the resumption of free movement across districts.  The Kuki tribes are demanding a separate administration  before allowing unrestricted movement, a demand intensified following ethnic clashes with the Meitei community since May 2023.  Protesters have engaged...

This Al Jazeera article previews the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand in Dubai.  It details the match's context, including the venue selection due to political tensions and both teams' paths to the final.  Key players to watch, such as Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, are highlighted, alongside crucial player match-ups.  The article also provides a weath...