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Gukesh feels dealing with emotion was the key factor

His history-scripting world title was not just a result of good strategy on the chess board, said Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Monday, crediting mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the \"emotional pressure\" of competing at the biggest stage.

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December 17, 2024
Meet Suryansh Shedge: Mumbai's next wonder kid
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Meet Suryansh Shedge: Mumbai's next wonder kid

Thirty six is an important number in Suryansh Shedge's fledgling career.

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December 17, 2024
Bumrah defends India's struggles in the series
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Bumrah defends India's struggles in the series

Pacer feels team is going through transition and he's trying to help the side with extra responsibility

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December 17, 2024
Indian batters botch up again
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Indian batters botch up again

THIRD TEST | Team India in trouble at 51/4 on a rain-marred day at the Gabba

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December 17, 2024
Gavaskar exhorts Kohli to emulate classic Tendulkar
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Gavaskar exhorts Kohli to emulate classic Tendulkar

Ex-India skipper gave the example of the maestro's 241 at Sydney

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December 17, 2024
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Biden to honour trailblazing female secy

President Joe Biden will sign a proclamation Monday establishing a national monument honouring the late FDR-era Labour Secretary Frances Perkins, the first woman appointed to serve in a presidential Cabinet and a driving force behind the New Deal, according to the White House.

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December 17, 2024
Filipina who won reprieve from firing squad
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Filipina who won reprieve from firing squad

A Filipina who was on death row in Indonesia and was nearly executed by firing squad in 2015 will return home this week under an arrangement between the countries, officials said Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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Pakistan to act against human traffickers

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken serious note of the boat capsize incident in southern Crete Island of Greece, which was carrying dozens of Pakistanis trying to enter Europe illegally.

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December 17, 2024
France rushes help to Mayotte, where many died in cyclone
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France rushes help to Mayotte, where many died in cyclone

France was rushing help by ship and military aircraft to its poor overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean on Monday after the island was shattered by its worst storm in nearly a century.

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December 17, 2024
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North Korean troops killed in Ukraine

The Ukrainian military has released photos and footage of what appear to be dozens of North Korean soldiers killed along with Russian troops in Russia's western Kursk border region, a Ukrainian media outlet has said.

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December 17, 2024
South Korean govt to expedite economic policy implementation
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South Korean govt to expedite economic policy implementation

The South Korean government will accelerate its implementation of key economic policy measures to help normalise financial markets, which have largely stabilised following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over the weekend, the country's top economic policymaker said Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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Canada's finance minister Chrystia Freeland resigns

Hours before the statement on Canada's economy, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister announced her resignation from the Cabinet.

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December 17, 2024
Bangladesh prepares for polls
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Bangladesh prepares for polls

POLL BUGLE | Yunus hints that an election is likely in late 2025 or mid-2026

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December 17, 2024
Israel to expand Golan settlements after fall of Assad
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Israel to expand Golan settlements after fall of Assad

Israel's government has approved a plan to encourage the expansion of settlements in the occupied Golan Heights, BBC reported.

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December 17, 2024
Rahul forces BJP's climbdown on caste and constitution
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Rahul forces BJP's climbdown on caste and constitution

Rahul Gandhi's political narrative broadens the BJP and RSS agenda to address caste census intricacies

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December 17, 2024
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INDIA bloc's leadership crisis

Omar Abdullah, who fought the J & K polls in alliance with the Congress, has urged the grand old party to prove its ability to lead the Opposition

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December 17, 2024
Crackdown on academic freedoms endangers scholars and students
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Crackdown on academic freedoms endangers scholars and students

Widespread state repression, armed conflict, and authoritarian policies systematically undermine academic freedoms

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December 17, 2024
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Checkmate, Taxpayers

D Gukesh, the newly crowned chess world champion, has captured not only the hearts of chess enthusiasts but also the wallets of taxpayers—unwittingly funding his journey from pocket pawn to bank account king.

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December 17, 2024
Opposition stages walkout over fertiliser shortage issue
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Opposition stages walkout over fertiliser shortage issue

During zero hour, Opposition staged walkout by asserting that there was shortage of fertiliser in the state and due to this reason, farmers are at the receiving end.

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December 17, 2024
MLA Bhupendra Singh miffed at minister's reply
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MLA Bhupendra Singh miffed at minister's reply

ON A STORMY NOTE: Assembly winter session begins

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December 17, 2024
Raghogarh college PG courses: Minister accepts mistake
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Raghogarh college PG courses: Minister accepts mistake

Congress MLA Jaivardhan Singh demanded apology from state higher education minister Inder Singh Parmar by claiming that wrong reply was given to the question asked by him in connection with Raghogarh Government College during the previous

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December 17, 2024
Give Money To Beggars, Face Police Case
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Give Money To Beggars, Face Police Case

India's cleanest city Indore, which now aspires to be beggar-free, has decided on an extreme measure to ensure its streets are free of beggars.

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December 17, 2024
3.3°C in Bhopal, lowest in 58 yrs
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3.3°C in Bhopal, lowest in 58 yrs

1.9 degrees Celsius in Pachmarhi; severe cold wave continues in Bhopal, Sehore, Raisen

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December 17, 2024
ADJ dies of cardiac arrest while playing badminton
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ADJ dies of cardiac arrest while playing badminton

Additional Judge (Atrocity) Mohit Diwan, District and Sessions court, Chhindwara, died due to cardiac arrest while playing badminton at Satpura Club on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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Police bust thieves' gang, four arrested

Police arrested four thieves on Monday for a theft case at a mobile shop and recovered goods worth Rs 15 lakh, including stolen mobiles and LEDs. The accused have links with Delhi and Nepal.

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December 17, 2024
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HC vacates stay on NGT order over payment of compensation

The High Court, principal bench of Jabalpur, has vacated to the limited extent pertaining to the death cases in Harda fireworks factory blast on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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2-day NRI Summit 3.0 begins, Indore showcased as investment destination

150 participants from 28 countries attend Indori Summit

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December 17, 2024
Congress protest fizzles out after mass arrest on stage
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Congress protest fizzles out after mass arrest on stage

Tear gas, water cannon and heavy security arrangements were in place to stop Congress leaders from reaching the state Assembly; however, the opposition leaders concluded their demonstration at a dais set up at Jawahar Chowk on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
ED cracks down on Cong leader Golu Agnihotri
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ED cracks down on Cong leader Golu Agnihotri

Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday detained working president of City Congress Vishal Agnihotri alias Golu Agnihotri at Delhi airport in connection with money laundering case and brought him back to the city.

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December 17, 2024
IRMA celebrates 45th Foundation Day
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IRMA celebrates 45th Foundation Day

Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) marked its 45th Foundation Day.

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December 17, 2024