Month: December 2024

D Gukesh Breaks Down, His Reaction To World Championship Title Is Viral – Video

December 12, 2024 admin

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday made history as he became the youngest-ever chess champion after beating Ding Liren of China in the decisive Game 14 of the World Championship 2024 in Singapore. With the game heading towards another draw, defending champions Ding hit the self-destruct button by moving his Rook adjacent to…

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SMAT: Baroda faces Mumbai in a clash of heavyweights;

December 12, 2024 admin

Hardik Pandya will be a key player for Baroda when it takes on Mumbai in the semifinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament in Bengaluru on Friday. Baroda takes on Mumbai in a heavyweight Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy semifinal clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday. Baroda’s Hardik Pandya and Krunal…

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Time Magazine Names Donald Trump ‘Person Of The Year’ For Second Time

December 12, 2024 admin

New York: Time Magazine on Thursday named US President-elect Donald Trump its “person of the year,” marking the second time he has won the accolade in acknowledgement of the mogul’s stunning political comeback. Trump, who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 election, adorns the magazine’s title cover sporting his distinctive red tie…

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D Gukesh Becomes Youngest Ever World Chess Champion As Ding Liren Fumbles

December 12, 2024 admin

File photo of D Gukesh.© X (Twitter) Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday made history as he became the youngest-ever chess champion after beating Ding Liren of China in the decisive Game 14 of the World Championship 2024 in Singapore. With the game heading towards another draw, defending champions Ding hit the self-destruct…

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Top 10 Recommendations By Ram Nath Kovind Panel

December 12, 2024 admin

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved bills to implement “one nation, one election”. A high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had made recommendations on simultaneous elections, which were accepted by Cabinet in September. The top 10 recommendations on simultaneous polls made by the high-level panel on “one nation, one election” are: The…

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There Are 21 Judges Per 10 Lakh People In India: Government

December 12, 2024 admin

The District Judiciary’s sanctioned strength has increased to 25,741 officers. (Representational) New Delhi: The judge-population ratio in the country works out to be approximately 21 judges per 10 lakh population, based on the Census 2011 data, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. Minister of state (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal told…

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Mujibur’s “Joy Bangla” Ceases To Be National Slogan For Bangladesh

December 12, 2024 admin

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has put a hold on a High Court verdict that declared “Joy Bangla” as the country’s national slogan. This phrase, popularised by Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has been a significant part of Bangladesh’s history and identity. “Joy Bangla” or “Victory to Bangla” was the symbol of patriotism and unity especially during the…

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DDCA polls | It’s incumbent Rohan Jaitely versus Kirti Azad elections

December 12, 2024 admin

A view of the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu It will be a two-way fight between incumbent Rohan Jaitley and former India cricketer Kirti Azad for the president’s post in the three-day DDCA elections beginning on Friday (December 13, 2024). The results will be declared on December…

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How Did Mitchell Starc React To Yashasvi Jaiswal’s “Too Slow” Sledge? Ricky Ponting Says…

December 12, 2024 admin

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes a cheeky remark from India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series may have given extra motivation to Mitchell Starc to deliver his career-best performance in the second Test in Adelaide. Jaiswal contributed a knock of 161 in the second innings of…

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Rupee hits fresh all-time low, settles 4 paise lower at 83.87 against dollar

December 12, 2024 admin

Image for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated by 4 paise to settle at an all-time low of 84.87 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (December 12, 2024), dragged down by negative domestic equity markets, outflow of foreign funds and rise in crude oil prices. Forex traders said investors were…

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