From no norms to Grandmaster: Divya Deshmukh becomes India’s 88th GM and fourth among Indian women

Nagpur’s Divya Deshmukh, 19, has become India’s 88th Grandmaster after winning the Women’s World Cup in Batumi. She bypassed the traditional norm-and-rating route, achieving the title directly due to her victory. Previously an International Master, Divya’s win marks a significant leap in her career. World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura congratulated her, acknowledging India’s rising prominence…

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‘Tariffs are in full swing’: Instagram user points out price hike in Walmart store; netizens react

An Instagram user’s video, showcasing price increases at Walmart, has sparked debate online, with many attributing the hikes to Donald Trump’s tariffs. The video shows clothing prices rising, with old tags being removed or covered. Netizens have reacted with mixed opinions, some blaming Trump’s policies, while others point to broader inflation.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah complains to Meta for ‘faulty Kannada translation’ on Instagram and Facebook; company issues apology

Meta has apologized after its AI translation tool incorrectly translated a post by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, declaring him dead. The error, stemming from a Kannada post about an actor’s death, led to criticism and a formal complaint. Meta acknowledged the issue and issued an apology for the inaccurate translation.

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‘Nothing will happen tomorrow’: Omar Abdullah plays down J&K statehood buzz; CM says, ‘it’s just a gut feeling, hopeful about monsoon session’

Amidst swirling rumors of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood restoration, Omar Abdullah tempered expectations, stating he foresees no immediate announcement. While dismissing any developments on Tuesday, he expressed optimism for a positive outcome during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament. Abdullah clarified that his assessment is based on intuition rather than direct communication with officials in…

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