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WR Chess claim FIDE World Blitz Team Championship title after controversial replay of lost quarter-final match
After controversially making it to the title round, WR Chess claimed their second title at the FIDE World Blitz Team Championship on Sunday after edging past KazChess in both matches with 4:2 scoreline.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Meta appoints Arun Srinivas as India head
Meta on Monday (June 16, 2025) appointed Arun Srinivas as Managing Director and Head for Meta in India with effect from July 1, 2025, the company said in a post on Facebook. He is currently Meta’s Director and Head of Ads Business in India. As part of his new job, Mr Srinivas would focus on bringing the organisation's business, innovation and revenue priorities together to serve partners and clients, while continuing to support the long-term growth of Meta’s business and commitment to India, the post said.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
A whale tooth’s journey from the sea to a Copper Age pit
When archaeologists were digging a new library site at Valencina de la Concepcién in southwest Spain in 2018, they uncovered an unusual item: half of a large sperm-whale tooth lying in a 4,000-year-old pit.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
The Vana Mahotsavam program should be successful by involving the people:State Chief Secretary K. Rama Krishna Rao
The State Chief Secretary K. Rama Krishna Rao said that the Vana Mahotsavam program should be successful by involving the people.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Trigger-happy teens strike terror in NE Delhi
And he’s unapologetic. Brash, even. He flaunts his crimes on Instagram for an audience of thousands.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Rising cases of COVID-19 bring to fore associated threat of deep vein thrombosis
India has registered a rise in COVID-19 cases beginning from last week of May this year. As of June 16, the country has 7,264 active cases. The World Health Organisation in its recent report (week of May 19 to 25 2025) that SARS-CoV-2 activity was generally low globally, though elevations have been reported in a few countries in Central America and the Caribbean, Tropical South America, South West and Northern Europe, Western Asia, Southern Asia, South-East Asia, and Eastern Asia.While doctors have stressed that there is no need to panic as a majority of the cases are mild and do not require hospitalisation, this spike in cases, has brought to the fore once again, several associated health risks including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - both during and after infection.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Why India must uphold stringent standards in cosmetics
With rising affluence and the influence of the Instagram generation, India's demand for cosmetics has witnessed an unprecedented boom.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Obsession Turns Sinister in Ram Gopal Varma's psychological thriller‘Saaree', Set to premiere exclusively on Lionsgate Play
A vacation with friends. A stranger in a saree. A glance that spirals into madness. Inspired by real life events, Saaree is a psychological thriller that forces viewers to confront a deeply unsettling question: how well do you really know the people we interact with online? What begins as an online infatuation, morphs into relentless stalking, emotional manipulation, and a harrowing loss of control.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Will Smith says he turned down ‘Inception’ because he didn’t understand the story
Star Will Smith took everyone by surprise by sharing that he turned down the lead role of filmmaker Christopher Nolan's “Inception” because he didn’t “understand the plot’.Smith shared the anecdote during a recent interview with radio station Kiss Xtra (via HuffPost).
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
15-year-old male gaur dies at Delhi Zoo, played key role in breeding efforts
Gaur The Indian gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is the largest extant bovine species and is classified as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Farah Khan says she regrets not marrying Jaaved Jaaferi after seeing his luxury Bandra apartment.
In her latest YouTube vlog, Farah Khan visited actor Jaaved Jaaferi's beautiful sea-facing apartment in Bandra— and she's so impressed that she jokingly says she wishes she had married him.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
5 Exciting Ways to Use Balsamic Vinegar in Indian Meals This Week
Indian food is all about bold spices, vibrant colours, and unforgettable flavours. But sometimes, a little twist can take your favourite dishes to a whole new level.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
No party other than Congress has truly thought about farmers: Bhatti
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has criticised the previous BRS government for providing only partial financial assistance under the “Rythu Bandhu” scheme while withdrawing most other support measures.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Aamir Khan answers those questioning his patriotism: 'My film Sarfarosh was the first to take Pakistan's name, suffered losses but...'
India and Pakistan’s recent conflict after the Pahalgam terror attack has caused a storm in the Hindi film industry. Many people blamed the Khan trio — Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan for not speaking up against Pakistan publicly in the aftermath of the attack.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
The Rebel Kid aka Apoorva Mukhija makes explosive claims about The Traitors, reveals Karan Johar personally interviewed contestants: 'I lied about lots of things to be on the show'
Karan Johar-hosted The Traitors has become a hot topic on social media.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Mohali police nabs 'most wanted' fugitive after 8-round gun battle
A hot pursuit on Lakhnour Road erupted into gunfire Sunday night when CIA Kharar officers cornered Sandeep Kumar, the fugitive named in seven serious cases, including the 26 May Phase-1 murder SSP Harmandeep Hans said the encounter began around 8 pm, directly opposite the Mohali SSP headquarters.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
What happens to our skin when we take hot shower?
As the weather gets cooler, many of us turn to hot showers and baths to warm up and wind down.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Teach For India Opens Applications For 2026 Fellowship. A Unique Chance To 'Lead With Love' Across Classrooms in India
Teach For India, a non-profit championing educational equity, today announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Fellowship program.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Protecting your health from mosquito-borne diseases this rainy season
The monsoon season brings with it heavy rainfall, high humidity and also some major health issues such as mosquito-borne diseases that are spread through the bites of female mosquitos.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Indian prodigies chase norms, rating points and dreams, one budget trip to Europe at a time
Two years ago, Yatin Sarbalia and his then nine-year-old son Aarav embarked on a unique Euro trip. In a three-month phase, the father and son duo traversed country lines, going from Spain to France to Hungary before finally ending in Norway then flying back to India. Unlike a sightseeing tour of traditional European delights, this was a chess trip. Aarav had flown to Europe with his chess rating around 1400, and when he came back, it had touched 2000 after playing in five tournaments.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Sunjay Kapur's last photo, taken moments before he died, shared by his polo team: 'Our dear friend tragically passed away on field'
Actress Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, business tycoon Sunjay Kapur, tragically passed away on Thursday in London. As per a few media reports, Sunjay was playing the polo semi-finals for the Cartier Trophy when he accidentally swallowed a honey bee and suffered a heart attack. Days after his passing, his polo team — Sujan India Tigers shared his last photo with the team’s captain, Jaisal Singh, moments before he lost his life. The finals will be dedicated to late Sunjay Kapur, and a minute's silence will be observed before the finals in his memory. As a mark of respect, the team’s captain will also not play the final match.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Nagaland’s biggest tourism fair, a window to the state
Nagaland’s iconic cultural and tourism fair that is annually held from December 1 to 10, has evolved into a celebration showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural and traditional heritage of the tribes of Nagaland.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
'Can't dilute issue or protect wrongdoers': Bombay HC orders probe into 2012 New Year's Eve 'party' at Mankhurd children's home
Bombay HCThe court ordered the Commissioner for Persons With Disabilities to initiate an inquiry into the alleged incident within six weeks and forward the findings to the Maharashtra government Observing that the authorities cannot protect wrongdoers or keep an issue pending for a decade, the Bombay High Court on Monday ordered a probe into an alleged party hosted on New Year's Eve in 2012 at a home for mentally deficient children (MDC) in suburban Mumbai's Mankhurd, consisting of 265 inmates.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
What are flue gas desulphurisation units? | Explained
The story so far: On June 4, The Hindu reported that a committee of experts, chaired by Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) Ajay Sood, has recommended that India do away with a decade-long policy of mandating Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units in all coal-fired thermal power plants Flue gas is emitted as a byproduct of combustion of fossil fuels.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Seeking unity, G7 meets amid escalating Ukraine, Middle East conflicts
Leaders from the Group of Seven nations begin annual talks on Monday amid wars in Ukraine and the Middle East that add to global economic uncertainty, as host Canada tries to avoid a clash with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Neeraj Chopra says javelin dreams take flight on home soil at the Neeraj Chopra Classic
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra says the Neeraj Chopra Classic is more than a competition—it's a platform where history is made. He urges fans to witness India’s rise as world-class javelin throwers compete on Indian soil for global glory.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Everyone should be a partner in establishing a drug-free society: SP Rohit Raj"""Bhukya Ranjith Naik"Bhadradri Kothagudem
District SP Rohit Raj said that youth and students should not become addicted to bad habits and should strive for higher goals.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Vanamahotsavam to be taken up with a targeted approach: Konda Surekha
Minister for Environment, Forests and Endowments Konda Surekha has emphasised the need for a focused and well-coordinated strategy to implement the Vanamahotsavam programme effectively across the Telangana State.Speaking during a video conference chaired by Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao with District Collectors from the Secretariat here on Tuesday, the Minister highlighted the importance of identifying vacant government and community lands to carry out large-scale plantations.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
US police arrest suspect Vance Luther Boelter for Minnesota lawmakers' shooting
A massive two-day manhunt ended on Sunday with the arrest of Vance Boelter, 57, for allegedly killing a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker and her husband while posing as a police officer, Governor Tim Walz said.
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June 25, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Germany hands Syrian doctor life for torturing dissidents, media report
FRANKFURT, - A German court sentenced a Syrian doctor found guilty of torturing dissidents in Syria to life in prison on Monday, local media reported, the latest win for victims of the Assad regime under universal jurisdiction rules.
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