Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a Rs5 crore cash prize for 18-year-old Indian Grand Master D Gukesh, who became the youngest-ever world chess champion after defeating Ding Liren. Gukesh secured victory in the 14th game, achieving the required 7.5 points. He is the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to win the global title.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Centre after a train accident in Tamil Nadu, accusing the government of failing to learn from past incidents. He calls for accountability at the top. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also condemns the lack of action, while the Railway Board confirms no casualties. The incident resembles the Balasore tragedy.
A woman from Ponnani has accused former Malappuram district police chief S Sujith Das, along with other officers, of sexual assault during her attempts to file a complaint. The woman alleges that the assaults took place at various locations. The accused officers have denied these allegations and threatened legal action against her.
The Federal Vacancies Reform Act sets the rules for presidents to tap acting officials to fill vacancies throughout the executive branch.
India extends Rs 487.60 crore rupee-denominated credit line to Mauritius for a water pipeline replacement project under IDEAS scheme. This initiative, marking the first of its kind, aims to enhance the outdated water infrastructure, ensuring reliable clean water access for Mauritian residents.
HelloFresh said it got a boost from healthy growth in its ready-to-eat meal delivery business.