Chess: India gets 87th Grandmaster after Harikrishnan A Ra achieves his final GM norm in France

A Ra Harikrishnan from Chennai becomes India’s 87th Grandmaster. He achieved his final GM norm in France. Earlier, he secured norms in Switzerland and Spain. Harikrishnan aims for a 2600 rating. His coach, Shyam Sundar, emphasizes the importance of openings for further progress. Harikrishnan is now focused on upcoming tournaments in Morocco, Spain and Portugal.

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When AI cost an employee their job: Why accountability at work still needs a human touch

An AI tool’s fabricated document led to a developer’s job loss, highlighting the dangers of trusting AI’s confident but often incorrect outputs. This incident underscores the critical need for human oversight and accountability when integrating AI into workplaces. Machines may sound smart, but verifying their information remains a human responsibility to prevent costly errors and…

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SCO Summit: Xi presents 4-point plan to upgrade India-China ties – how PM Modi responded

President Xi Jinping proposed suggestions for a healthy China-India relationship, emphasizing that the border issue shouldn’t define the overall bilateral ties. However, PM Modi stressed that the boundary situation impacts relations, highlighting the need for border peace. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of their relationship for global stability, with discussions also involving future cooperation.

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James Comey blasts US government: Ex-FBI director lashes out in daughter’s defence after DOJ dismissal; warns of ‘hard weeks in Trump era’

James Comey has criticized Donald Trump’s administration. This followed the dismissal of his daughter, Maurene Comey, from the Justice Department. She was a federal prosecutor. She worked on cases like Jeffrey Epstein and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Comey urged DOJ employees to uphold the rule of law. Maurene Comey’s dismissal came without explanation. She had been…

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H-1B professionals confront fresh US deportation risks under outdated tax rules: 8 important things professionals must note

H-1B professionals in the US now face heightened deportation risks as tax filings are increasingly shared with immigration authorities to flag unauthorized work. Income once transparently reported is being reframed as status violations, leading to denials, scrutiny at consulates, and even removal proceedings. Outdated visa rules and rigid enforcement leave skilled workers navigating an uncertain…

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