The Daily Guardian - December 14, 2024

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December 14, 2024

Slugfest between Kharge and Dhankhar in RS

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned until December 16 after a war of words erupted between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday amid a row over the no-confidence motion against the Chairman.

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Will contest from New Delhi seat, says Kejriwal

Amid rumours of him shifting to other constituency, AAP supremo and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced that he will contest from his New Delhi seat in the upcoming assembly polls.

1 min

Amendment to Specific Relief Act boosted economy

Justice Surya Kant highlights the legal and economic implications of the changes in law

3 mins

Mahakumbh will become 'Maha Yagya' of unity: PM

On December 13, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the 2025 Maha Kumbh as a \"mahayagya of unity\" that would elevate India's cultural and spiritual identity globally.

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Oppn moves motion to impeach HC judge

A group of Opposition MPs led by Kapil Sibal on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged controversial remarks at a recent event.

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Constitution Day is PM Modi's vision

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also noted simultaneous polls were held previously

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Real-life drama for 'Pushpa' hero: Arrest, remand, bail, all in a day

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday, sent to 14-day judicial custody by a local court here in connection with the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of his blockbuster 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' and granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court -- all in less than five hours in a dramatic turn of events.

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Violence against Hindus in B'desh 'source of concern': Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed concern over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh amidst the ongoing crisis in the country.

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WHO SAID WHAT IN PARLIAMENT

WE ARE ALL SADDENED BY STATE OF DEMOCRACY IN COUNTRY: DMK MP

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Constitution our security, gives us strength: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav stated on Friday that the Constitution provides strength to the nation and serves as a true guardian of the rights of the oppressed and deprived sections of society.

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Constitution not gift of a single party: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday initiated a debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha with a sharp focus on its historical significance and its role in shaping the nation's governance and global standing.

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Constitution our 'suraksha kavach', says Priyanka

Calling the Constitution a 'Suraksha kavach' (protective shield), Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Friday in her maiden address in the Lok Sabha attacked the ruling government and said that in the last 10 years, the Union government have made all attempts to break down the 'kavach' (shield).

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Rumours of paper leak erupt in Bihar

Rumours of a leak of question paper of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary examination erupted at an examination centre on Friday, prompting the commission to warn of police action against those involved in the \"conspiracy\".

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THIS MAHAKUMBH WILL BECOME A 'MAHA YAGYA' OF UNITY: PM MODI

AI chatbot, youth engagement activities to enhance the Kumbh experience.

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Babbar Khalsa international claims responsibility for Aliwal Police Station grenade attack

The banned terrorist outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) has claimed responsibility for the grenade attack on the Aliwal Police Station in Batala, Gurdaspur, on December 12, 2024.

1 min

Rakesh Tikait reaches Khanauri border to meet Dallewal

During the visit Tikait urged all farmer unions of the country to get united saying that the country needs another 2020-21 like farmers agitation for a guaranteed MSP

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Accused in RG Kar Rape-Murder case granted bail, protests erupt

General citizens, as well as the parents of the girl raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College in August, reacted with shock and horror as two accused: Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mondal, the former officer-in-charge of Tallah police station, were granted bail by a CBI special court in Sealdah on Friday.

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RBI receives bomb threat, probe underway

(RBI) in Mumbai received a bomb threat email on Friday, police said.

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SC Urges Centre, Punjab to convince Dallewal to end fast

Expressing deep concerns over the deteriorating health of Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 18 days, the Supreme Court on Monday issued directions to the Centre and Punjab governments to provide him immediate medical aid.

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Ex-NCW chief Rekha Sharma elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Haryana

Rekha Sharma- former Chairperson of the National Commission for Women and BJP candidate has been declared elected unopposed for the Rajya Sabha by-election from Haryana.

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AAP announces Tarun Yadav as candidate for Najafgarh

Speaking about election strategies, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday ruled out any alliance with Congress despite both parties being part of the INDIA bloc.

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13 Bangladeshis caught in fake passport rings this year

This year, the Delhi Police IGI Airport Unit broke various fake passport syndicates operating across India.

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Will contest from New Delhi seat, says Kejriwal

The Congress has fielded Sandeep Dikshit, the son of three-time CM Sheila Dikshit, while the BJP may field Parvesh Verma, the son of former chief minister Minister Sahib Singh Verma, against him

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1K scheme for Delhi women to start in 10-15 days: CM Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday announced that the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, to provide monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women in the city, will be rolled out in the next 10-15 days as the government is working on the registration process.

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BJP accuses AAP govt of sitting on 14 CAG reports

The BJP legislators on Friday accused the AAP government of withholding over 14 CAG reports and demanded an immediate session of the outgoing Delhi Assembly to table them.

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Cong stumbles: Leadership missteps hurt strategy

Strong candidates have definitely appeared in the first list, but the strategists' defensive politics has made it a big challenge for them.

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Fog and chill grip Delhi, no significant change in minimum temp

Delhi's winter chill continues, with the minimum temperature recorded at 9°C in Safdarjung and 6.3°C in Palam, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

1 min

30 DELHI SCHOOLS RECEIVE HOAX BOMB THREATS

Nothing suspicious was found in any of the schools after the searches

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RAJ KAPOOR: THE ARCHITECT OF BHARAT'S CULTURAL DIPLOMACY THROUGH CINEMA

As India establishes itself as a significant global player, the prominence of its cultural influence—what Harvard political scientist Joseph Nye termed \"soft power\"—has reached unparalleled heights.

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BANSI LAL MEHTA, THE 'HAND' MAN OF THE CONGRESS

Bansi Lal Mehta, veteran leader, who passed away on Wednesday, was the man who secured the \"Hand Symbol\" for the Congress after the second split of the party in 1978.

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To protect societal harmony and national security, conversions must be curbed

What Swami Vivekananda said 125 years ago still holds true today. He said that the conversion of a Hindu doesn't just mean one less Hindu, but an increase in enemies.

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'Frustration with judicial delays bolsters appeal of bulldozer justice': Mittal

At the Legally Speaking 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue event by NewsX, a fiery debate unfolded on the state of India's judicial system, zeroing in on the contentious phenomenon of \"Bulldozer Justice\" and the growing judicial backlog.

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ROBUST DISCUSSION ON DELIMITATION AND NORTH-SOUTH BALANCE

The Legally Speaking: 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue, an event organised by iTV Network, prominent parliamentarians Kalanidhi Veeraswamy (DMK), Sasmit Patra (BJD), and P.P. Chaudhary (BJP) engaged in a robust discussion on the potential implications of delimitation on the North-South balance in India's Parliament.

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Spirited debate on perceived threats to Constitution

A spirited debate unfolded on the resilience of India's Constitution and the perceived threats it faces in contemporary politics at Legally Speaking: 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue, event organised by iTV Network.

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Census isn't inherently a solution, it's a starting point

At the Legally Speaking: 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue, event organised by iTV Network, Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram addressed the topic \"Delimitation: Does India Need More MPs in Parliament?\"

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Genocide of Pandits needs official recognition

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, who retired from the Supreme Court last year in 2023, on Friday said that the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits, which took place over 30 years ago, requires \"official recognition.\"

1 min

Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma bats for 'Committee of Future Affairs'

Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha Kartikeya Sharma along with former Union Minister and Advocate K.J. Alphons, Meghna Bal Director Esya center and advisor Koan and Cyber technology expert Subimal Bhattacharya share their thoughts on the topic of AI: A theater to governance, Politics and Judiciary.

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More Women, Not More MPs

At the \"Legally Speaking\" event organized by NewsX, Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram delved into the topic \"Delimitation: Does India Need More MPs in Parliament?\"

1 min

Is India's secular future at stake?

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, remains one of India's most debated pieces of legislation. Enacted during the tenure of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, it sought to freeze the religious character of places of worship as they existed on 15th August 1947, the day of India's independence.

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DELHI HIGH COURT NOTICE TO MEA, INDIAN EMBASSY IN QATAR FOR CONSULAR ACCESS TO INCARCERATED INDIAN CITIZEN

The petitioner in the plea prays that the MEA i.e., the respondent no 1 and the Indian Embassy at Doha, Qatar i.e., the respondent No. 2 be directed to grant consular access to Bava

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL over voting rights of expatriate citizens: 'Do not ask us to direct Parliament to enact law'

The Supreme Court in the case Savya Sachi Krishnan Nigam Versus Election Commission of India And Anr observed and has refused to entertain the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed which relates to voting rights of expatriate citizens.

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Supreme Court to hear petition against 'VIP Darshans' in temples

The petition filed contended before the court that the practice of providing special or expedited 'darshan' in Temples under the additional 'VIP' darshan fees is violative of the quality principle under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India as it discriminates against those devotees who cannot afford such fees.

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Atul Subhash suicide case: PIL moved in Supreme Court seeking reforms in domestic violence and dowry laws to prevent harassment of innocent husbands

In the present case, the Public Interest Litigation, PIL is filed seeking directions to ensure that husband and his family members are not harassed in cases filed under domestic violence and dowry laws.

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Calcutta High Court quashes 'false promise to marry' case against man 7 years after 'consensual' relationship with complainant under Sec 376 IPC

The Calcutta High Court in the case Kavish Shabbir Ahmed Vs. The State of West Bengal & Anr observed and has quashed a case of alleged rape filed by a woman, against a man, who she was in a consensual relationship with.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court directs videography of nomination paper filing in Municipal Corporation elections

The Division bench comprising of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Kirti Singh was hearing the present matter.

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World Bank cancels USD 500 million loan to Pakistan

The World Bank has cancelled a budget support loan of over USD 500 million to Pakistan after Islamabad failed to meet key conditions on time, including the revision of power purchase agreements under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as reported by The Express Tribune.

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China eyes negotiations as Trump threatens new tariffs

As Donald Trump steps up his tariff threats against China, Beijing is moving to beat the next U.S. president to the punch with its own restrictions and get Washington to the negotiating table ahead of a full-blown trade war, analysts say.

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G7 to meet on Syria, government pledges 'rule of law'

More than half a century of brutal rule by the Assad clan came to a sudden end on Sunday, after a lightning rebel offensive swept across the country and took the capital.

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SYRIA'S NEW RULERS CALL FOR VICTORY CELEBRATIONS IN STREETS

HTS has suspended Syria's constitution, parliament for three months, planning legal reforms and the establishment of rule of law.

1 min

Second impeachment vote looms for South Korean Prez

There is also precedent for the court to block impeachment: in 2004, then-president Roh Moo-hyun was removed by parliament for alleged election law violations and incompetence.

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Experts stress on South Asia's green transformation at Nepal summit

The South Asia Economic Summit concluded here on Friday, with experts underscoring the need to advance sustainable and inclusive development based on the green economy.

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Over 340 terrorists killed in first 10 months in Pakistan

At least 341 terrorists were killed by the security agencies in various actions across the country during the first ten months of this year, the Parliament was told on Friday.

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Syria Kurds warm up to new leaders but fear for hard-won gains

Syria's Kurds face \"mounting pressure from the Turkish government and factions under its control,\" he said, as Ankara-backed fighters seized two Kurdish-held areas in the north during the militant offensive.

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Venezuela President releases 103 people imprisoned since disputed July election

The Venezuelan government has released 103 people who were imprisoned following the country's disputed July presidential election, which the opposition accused President Nicolas Maduro of stealing, sparking widespread protests and arrests, a Middle East news agency reported.

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EMMANUEL MACRON NAMES FRANCOIS BAYROU AS NEW FRENCH PRIME MINISTER

Francois Bayrou replaces Michel Barnier as France's Prime Minister after a no-confidence vote triggers political turmoil.

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Debate on Ukraine war without having Putin is risky: NATO chief

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has voiced concern about the idea of holding peace negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war without Russian President Vladimir Putin \"at the table\", terming the move \"risky,\" The Hill reported.

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UNDER THE HANDS OF EXTREMISTS: BANGLADESH CONTINUES WITH ATROCITIES ON HINDUS

WORLD RECAP

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TIME magazine names Donald Trump as 'Person of the Year' 2024

TIME Magazine has named US President-elect Donald Trump as the 'Person of the Year', 2024.

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Canada prepares counter to US tariffs

As the threat of tariffs from US President-elect Donald Trump looms large, Canadian premiers have urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to 'respond robustly' and some suggested cutting off energy supplies and highlighted other products that the US \"relies on\" Canada for, CBC News reported.

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B-TOWN CONGRATULATES D GUKESH ON MAKING HISTORY

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion.

1 min

Shraddha Kapoor enjoys Vada Pav with rumoured beau Rahul Mody

Actress Shraddha Kapoor has once again delighted her fans with her social media presence, sharing a playful Instagram story involving her rumoured beau, Rahul Mody.

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RANI MUKERJI TO RETURN AS FEISTY COP SHIVANI SHIVAJI ROY IN 'MARDAANI 3'

In a major announcement, Yash Raj Films (YRF) has confirmed the production of 'Mardaani 3', the next chapter in the critically acclaimed Mardaani franchise.

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KAREENA REDEFINES MODERN ELEGANCE AT BULGARI'S 140TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT

Kareena Kapoor Khan turned heads at Bulgari's event in Dubai, showcasing an exquisite blend of elegance and modern glamour.

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SIKANDAR KA MUQADDAR

Neeraj Pandey is back with another crime thriller and this time with an exclusive OTT release of Sikandar Ka Muqaddar on Netflix.

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Allu Arjun arrest: Varun Dhawan comes out in support of 'Pushpa' star

Allu Arjun's arrest by the police in connection with a stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad has shocked his fans and members of the film industry.

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SHARAD KELKAR, HARLEEN SETHI TO BE SEEN IN MEDICAL DRAMA 'DOCTORS'

Actors Sharad Kelkar and Harleen Sethi are coming up with a new show titled 'Doctors'.

1 min

DECLINE IN MARRIAGE RATES AMONG WOMEN IN INDIA

Marriage rates among women in India are declining due to several factors, including increased awareness of challenges faced by previous generations, the pursuit of financial independence, a cultural shift towards accepting singlehood, concerns about compromises in marriage, and the influence of online dating apps.

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Redefining art with resilience and diversity

Mahima Saigal, a dynamic theater artist from New Delhi, has carved a niche for herself in New York's arts scene over the past decade.

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RETURN OF THE MATRIARCH

The saas bahu saga has for long dominated the Indian soap opera industry.

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Breast Cancer Screening: Essential for Early Detection and Improved Survival Rates

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women, accounting for 626,679 deaths globally in 2018.

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It is your choice how you live life

Life is all about choices. In every situation there is a choice to be made.

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Understanding Karma

Consider a school with hundreds of students. Suppose there are thirty students in the graduating class. All of them study the same subjects, from textbooks that have the same content, and are all taught by the same teachers. Yet they do not score the same marks in exams.

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Navigating a chaotic world with resilience

Spirituality can enhance resilience by promoting a growth mindset. We learn that everything that happens is an opportunity for growth and learning.

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Hazelwood replaces Boland in Australia's XI for Brisbane Test

Right-arm seamer Josh Hazelwood replaced Scott Boland in the bowling line-up as Australia on Friday announced their playing XI for the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India at The Gabba.

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There's definitely pride in winning in Australia: Cummins ahead of Brisbane Test

Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Gabba, Australia skipper Pat Cummins said that it's a matter of pride of winning a Test match on the Australian soil.

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A push for equal rewards in sports

Now, Gukesh has followed this with his historic achievement of becoming the youngest World Champion.

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Sandhu wins Vishwa Samudra Open by five shots

Chandigarh's Ajeetesh Sandhu registered a thumping five-shot win after carding a confident one-under 71 in the last round to clinch the inaugural Vishwa Samudra Open title here on Friday.

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Gill criticizes Cummins' short-ball tactic ahead of third Test

Ahead of the third Test against Australia at Brisbane, star India batter Shubman Gill took a jab at Australian skipper Pat Cummins for his comments about employing the short-ball tactic against the visitors, questioning Australia's overall success in using it against Indian batters.

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Viswanathan Anand recalls meeting young Gukesh

Overwhelmed with emotions after his victory, Gukesh termed it the \"best moment of his life\" during the post-match press conference.

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Gukesh's Day of Glory: Trophy in Hand, Stardom Embraced

Before that, he sat down to meet and greet a seemingly never-ending stream of fans, both the young and old, even toddlers.

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England announce team XI for Hamilton Test against NZ

Latham was tight-lipped when asked whether Southee would get the chance for a fairytale finish to his Test career in Hamilton.

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If you enjoy chess, you play it better: Coach

The moment Ding Liren tried to go on the defensive and simplify and make a draw, I thought Gukesh would play on for a long time.

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