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Off late, digital arrest scams have gone high-tech with the use of generative AI tools.
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How do ‘digital arrest’ scams work and why are many Indians falling for them?

Technology December 11, 2024
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There’s one type of scam that is currently everywhere in India: Digital arrest scams. Over the past eleven months, an estimated 92,323 cases of digital arrest scams have been recorded with victims in India losing a total of Rs 2,140.99 crore, as per I4C. Let’s take a look at how digital arrest scams work, who is behind them, why it is easy to fall for them, & what you can do to protect yourself.
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‘There are not many chances of Liverpool retaining the title’: Alexis Mac Allister

Sports 1 hr ago
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Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, are in 4th place with 33 points after 19 games. Footballer Alexis Mac Allister doubts their chances of defending their title due to changes in the team. However, he remains hopeful for their performance in the Champions League and FA Cup. Manager Slot also admits that Liverpool is not in the title race, with Arsenal and Manchester City in the lead.
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Rajguru later made profits of Rs 2.38 crore, leading to a net gain of Rs 1.75 crore
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According to experts, if Trump’s intentions for Venezuela’s oil industry turn into a concrete plan that is implemented, Venezuela could emerge as a significantly larger oil supplier than it is now.
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Entrepreneur Ritesh Agarwal of OYO Rooms recently commented on Virat Kohli's move to leave a 'massive deal' with Puma and join forces with Agilitas Sports.
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Why Virat Kohli chose Rs 2,058 cr Indian sportswear company over Puma’s Rs 300 cr deal?

Entertainment 2 hr ago
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Virat Kohli, former Indian cricket team captain, has joined Indian sportswear company Agilitas Sports and invested in it. This move, according to entrepreneur Ritesh Agarwal, highlights India's booming business scene. Earlier this year, Agilitas Sports acquired Kohli's athletic lifestyle brand, One8. Additionally, he invested Rs 40 crore in Agilitas Sports, reportedly valued at Rs 2,058 crore.
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7 animal species that punish rule-breakers

Lifestyle 1 hr ago
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Nature has its own rules. Many species rely on order, and breaking unwritten rules can lead to consequences. Research shows that animals actively punish rule-breakers to reduce conflict and maintain social stability. Examples include ants, honeybees, wolves, meerkats, chimpanzees, cleaner fish, and crows, which use various forms of punishment to enforce group norms.
Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij confirm divorce
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Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij announce divorce after 14 years of marriage

Entertainment 1 hr ago
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Celebrity couple Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij have confirmed their separation after months of speculation. They assure that they will remain friends and co-parents for their children's sake, and deny any claims of alimony. The couple, who got married in 2011, have two foster children and a daughter. Mahhi recently returned to TV after a nine-year hiatus.
Bangladesh's first three matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup are scheduled to be played in Kolkata while the last is slated to be hosted by Mumbai. (BCB Photo)
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Starlink plans to lower satellite orbit to enhance safety in 2026

Technology 2 hr ago
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Starlink will begin a reconfiguration of its satellite constellation by lowering all of its satellites orbiting at around 550 km (342 miles) to 480 km over the course of 2026, SpaceX's VP of Starlink engineering said. The company is looking to increase space safety ‍by ⁠lowering the satellites' orbit. This comes after Starlink said  that one of its satellites experienced an anomaly in space.
Jaana Dogan described how quickly AI-assisted programming has evolved
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Google engineer shares AI coding tool builds in 1 hour what her team spent a year on

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Jaana Dogan, a principal engineer at Google who works on the Gemini API, recently shared a mind-boggling experience on testing Anthropic’s Claude Code, an AI-powered coding assistant. In a post on X, Dogan stated that she provided Claude Code with a problem description and, within one hour, received a result that closely matched what her Google team had been working on for the past year.
The Directorate also advised schools not to wait until the last day for payment to avoid technical or procedural delays
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Tech giants are racing to embed AI in schools around the globe

Technology 2 hr ago
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Last month, xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, announced an even bigger project with El Salvador: developing an AI tutoring system, using the company’s Grok chatbot, for more than 1 million students in thousands of schools there. Fueled partly by American tech companies, governments around the globe are racing to deploy generative AI systems and training in schools and universities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the Howrah–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train later this month.
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Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train to cut travel time by 3 hours

India 58 min ago
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The much-awaited Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train, with a design speed of 180 kmph, will reduce travel time between the two cities by nearly three hours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the train later this month, offering a major boost to regional tourism. The train will have 16 coaches and advanced features for passenger comfort and safety.
Bangladesh are placed in Group C along with England, Italy, Nepal and the West Indies. (Sportzpics)
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Smoke raises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. AP/PTI
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Pranit More and Gaurav Khanna reunite
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Gaurav Khanna reveals he is yet to receive the car he won on Bigg Boss 19

Entertainment 3 hr ago
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Anupamaa actor Gaurav Khanna, winner of Bigg Boss 19, is yet to receive the car he won on the show. In his latest vlog, he shares his preparations for hosting an event for the Ambanis, catching up with Bigg Boss 19 friend Pranit More, and jokingly gifting him sweets in exchange for his car. Gaurav feels blessed to have gotten this opportunity and is excited for the event.
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‘Shayad mujhe paanch saal wapis jail jana pade’: When Sanjay Dutt joked about his daughter

Lifestyle 3 hr ago
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Celebrities like Sanjay Dutt admit to being more lenient with their daughters than sons, reflecting a common perception of fathers being more protective of their daughters. However, this can have negative effects on a daughter's emotional development and relationships. Healthy protectiveness involves empowering daughters and setting boundaries based on mutual respect.
R Balki directing Rajesh Khanna in his last ad shoot.
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‘Rajesh Khanna came in an air ambulance’: R Balki recalls superstar’s last ad shoot

Entertainment 3 hr ago
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Rajesh Khanna was one of the biggest stars of his time, though he later saw a steep decline in his superstardom. However, filmmaker R Balki recalls that Rajesh remained as professional, dedicated, hardworking, and funny in his final days as he had been at the peak of his career. Balki had directed the legendary actor in his last advertisement for a popular fan brand.
Many users turn to AI chatbots like Grok and Ask Perplexity to verify claims circulating on X.
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Elon Musk’s X says users, not Grok, will be liable for illegal AI-generated content

Technology 3 hr ago
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Days after the Indian government sought technical details from Elon Musk-owned X related to the misuse of Grok, the social media platform has warned users of prompting the built-in AI chatbot to generate illegal content. “Anyone using or prompting Grok to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content,” the official account of X’s safety team said.
Bharathiraja was reportedly hospitalised on December 27 after experiencing respiratory issues.
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Bharathiraja health update: Ace filmmaker’s condition is ‘stable’

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Days after reports surfaced that Bharathiraja had been hospitalised, the healthcare institution where he is admitted has issued a statement offering an update on his health. He was admitted to the hospital due to breathlessness. Subsequently, rumours had circulated that the director passed away. The hospital's statement notes that his condition is now stable and that he remains under observation.
Demonstrators outside the UN Plaza rally against the U.S. bombing of Venezuela and seizure of President Nicolás Maduro in San Francisco on Saturday.
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Maduro’s capture marks the return of US interventionism. Yet again, it’s all about the oil

Explained 59 min ago
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Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell's famous quote about taking responsibility for one's actions is being echoed as President Trump's administration takes control of Venezuela's President Maduro. Trump's actions align with the Monroe Doctrine, which opposes European involvement in the Western Hemisphere. Venezuela's valuable oil reserves were a key motive, but this has sparked uncertainty.
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RPF constable injured after rifle goes off ‘accidentally’ at Kathua railway station

India 3 hr ago
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A Railway Protection Force constable, Dinesh Kumar, was injured in an accidental fire at the Kathua railway station in Jammu and Kashmir. He was on duty when his service rifle went off, causing a bullet shot to his shoulder. He was immediately taken to the hospital by the RPF team, while senior police officers and railway officials rushed to the spot. A case has been registered in the matter.
Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore, pahalgam Neha Singh Rathore
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Lucknow police record singer Neha Rathore’s statement in case over Pahalgam attack remark

Cities 4 hr ago
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Folk singer and activist Neha Singh Rathore was summoned by the Lucknow police to record her statement in a case from last year where she allegedly made objectionable remarks on social media about the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The case was registered after a complaint was filed against her for promoting sectarian animosity and posing a threat to national sovereignty.
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Inside the dark and horror filled set of Stranger Things final season

Entertainment 4 hr ago
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The finale of Stranger Things Season 5 has aired in India, concluding the children of Hawkins' journey. Production Designer Chris Trujillo gave a set tour, highlighting iconic sets like the Pain Tree and Radio Station. He discussed the inspiration and research behind each feature. Actor Noah Schnapps also gave a tour of the Mac-Z set, revealing behind-the-scenes details.
Anurag Kashyap heaps praises on Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar.
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Anurag Kashyap heaps praise on Dhurandhar while disagreeing with its politics

Entertainment 5 hr ago
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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently took to Letterboxd to share what he liked, and disagreed with, in the blockbuster period spy thriller Dhurandhar. In his review, he described the filmmaking as “top-notch” while noting that there were “two sequences that I have a problem with.” “A spy cannot be a spy if he doesn’t have hate and angst against the enemy state,” Kashyap wrote in his review.
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Several feared dead after rock collapses at Odisha’s stone quarry

India 59 min ago
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A rock collapse at a quarry in Odisha has led to several workers being trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing, with investigations being called for to ensure worker safety. Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has expressed condolences and urged for quick action in the rescue efforts.
Deepinder Goyal that his introverted nature had proved to be lucky for him
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Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal recalls childhood bullying over skin tone: ‘nobody listened’

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Deepinder Goyal recalled that some of his friends’ parents discouraged their children from talking to him, leaving a lasting impact on his formative years. “I was 12 years old. I used to be a very short, dark, stammering kid. I used to be bad at my studies as well,” he said, adding, “My friend’s parents used to tell them, ‘don’t be friends with him’.”
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Why being single, and not lonely, changed how I recognised love

Lifestyle 4 hr ago
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Being single can help us understand love better by showing us that it's not about filling a gap, but finding a companion who fits into our life without changing it. It also teaches us to let go of the idea of being worthy of love and to recognize the difference between someone who fills space and someone who shares it.
In India, the supermoon was visible shortly after sunset, giving skywatchers a striking early-evening view.
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Wolf Moon: the first supermoon of 2026 lights up night sky in Bhubaneswar and Guwahati

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The first supermoon of 2026, also known as the Wolf Moon, lit up the night sky on Saturday, offering skywatchers a brighter and slightly larger-than-usual full Moon. In the evening, the Moon appeared about 30 per cent brighter and roughly 14 per cent larger than the most distant full Moon of the year, making it one of the most visually impressive lunar events of the year.  
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Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has been ordered to assume power as questions grow over Washington’s role and the future leadership of the nation.
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Mark Wahlberg has eggs for breakfast
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Mark Wahlberg likes to start his day with 4 boiled eggs: ‘I eat same breakfast every day’

Lifestyle 7 hr ago
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Eggs are a protein-rich breakfast option for actor Mark Wahlberg, who eats 3-4 hard-boiled eggs daily. They offer essential nutrients and antioxidants, ideal for physically active individuals. However, excessive cholesterol intake from eggs may pose a risk for heart disease. Consulting a healthcare professional for personalized advice on egg consumption is recommended for a balanced diet.
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‘Brain damage and decreased function’: Ant-Man star Evangeline Lilly shares health update

Entertainment 7 hr ago
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Evangeline Lilly, known for her role in Ant-Man, suffered a traumatic brain injury last year and recently shared an update on her recovery. In a video on Instagram, she revealed that almost every area of her brain is functioning at a decreased capacity. Despite the challenges, she remains grateful and determined to overcome the damage. Her fellow Ant-Man actor, Michelle Pfeiffer, showed support.
Paparazzo says Sunny Deol and Jaya Bachchan are angry people.
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‘Sunny Deol is an angry person like Jaya Bachchan, shouldn’t have abused us’: Paparazzo

Entertainment 2 hr ago
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Days before Dharmendra breathed his last, a video surfaced in which his elder son Sunny Deol was seen folding hands and scolding the paparazzi for capturing the proceedings inside their Juhu residence. “Aapke ghar mein maa-baap, bachche hain? Sharam nahi aati? Ch**iyo ki tarah video bana rahe ho,” he said. That prompted a lot of backlash, even from members of the film industry.
Jonathan Nolan says brother Christopher Nolan is a big fan of Fallout.
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‘My brother Christopher Nolan and his kids are big fans of Fallout,’ says Jonathan Nolan

Entertainment 7 hr ago
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The first season of Emmy Award-nominated post-apocalyptic show Fallout ends on an explosive note. Lucy (Ella Purnell) discovers her father Hank MacLean (Kyle MacLachlan) has been instrumental in causing the apocalypse for reasons of his own. With season 2, her quest to find her father continues, for different reasons, as she sets out on a renewed mission across New Vegas.

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Expulsion to show cause notices: Congress cracks down on 43 Bihar ‘rebels’ after debacle

Political Pulse 5 hr ago
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The Bihar Congress is in chaos as 43 leaders have been expelled or issued show cause notices for going against the party and being undisciplined. The state disciplinary committee, led by Kapildev Prasad Yadav, has taken action against former vice-presidents and district party chiefs. The party is divided due to allegations of corruption and bias during ticket distribution for Assembly elections.
After a choppy start, stitched ship INSV Kaundinya back on course
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After a choppy start, stitched ship INSV Kaundinya back on course

India 10 hr ago
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The historic sailing vessel, INSV Kaundinya, faced challenges from winds and currents but has made progress towards its destination of Muscat, covering 200 nautical miles. The ship is named after a legendary Indian mariner and is being recreated using ancient techniques.
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Maharashtra civic polls: Walkover for many BJP-Sena nominees, SEC seeks reports

Cities 8 hr ago
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Maharashtra State Election Commission has halted the announcement of results for 68 uncontested seats in municipal corporations due to fears of unfair tactics. Officials are required to submit reports to ensure no coercion was involved in preventing other candidates from running. The BJP and Shinde Shiv Sena have secured most of these seats, sparking opposition demands for an inquiry.
Maduro captured, flown out; US to run Venezuela: Trump
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NIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from Gujarat ATS
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NIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from Gujarat ATS

India 11 hr ago
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The NIA has taken over the ricin terror plot case from the Gujarat ATS, with traces of ricin found in material seized from the Hyderabad-based "home lab" run by prime accused Dr Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed. The NIA will further investigate the matter, while the ATS had previously arrested three individuals and seized weapons and literature related to terrorism.
Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore, pahalgam Neha Singh Rathore
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Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test Live Streaming Online
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Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test Live Streaming

Sports 16 hr ago
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The final Ashes Test match between Australia and England will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground. After England's victory in the 4th match, the score line is 3-1 with Australia retaining the urn. England will aim to win the final match and end the series with a respectable 3-2 score.
Hockey India League Tamil Nadu Dragons and Hyderabad Toofans 3-3 draw
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Princedeep shines in a shootout again as Dragons and Toofans play out thrilling 3-3 draw

Sports 5 hr ago
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Tamil Nadu Dragons and Hyderabad Toofans had an intense match, with Princedeep Singh's two saves leading the Dragons to victory in the shootout. Amandeep Lakra and Tom Craig also had standout moments, but the fast-paced and entertaining game ended in a draw, with Amandeep's defensive efforts securing a point for Toofans in the final seconds.
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Pro Wrestling League auction Antim Panghal in demand
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Pro Wrestling League auction: Yui Susaki, Antim Panghal most wanted in PWL restart

Sports 17 hr ago
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Women wrestlers dominated the Pro Wrestling League auctions with Yui Susaki being the highest paid player at Rs 60 lakhs. Antim Panghal, Robert Baran, and Sujeet Kalkal were also among the top earners. Delhi Dangal Warriors, UP Dominators, and Haryana Thunders made significant signings, while Maharashtra Kesari focused on depth and balance.
World champion Gukesh Dommaraju is seen during the first day of the FIDE World Rapid Championship in Doha. (PHOTO: Lennart Ootes via FIDE)
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Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh withdraws from Kolkata event citing personal reasons

Sports 7 hr ago
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World Champion D Gukesh has withdrawn from the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz tournament due to personal reasons. Nihal Sarin will replace him, while Nihal's last-minute acceptance is being praised. Gukesh's withdrawal is a big setback for the organisers and fans, as he was a main attraction.
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What is a grief attack?

Lifestyle 17 hr ago
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Grief attacks, also called pangs of grief, can be triggered by memories or unexpected moments and can cause panic attack symptoms. While they can be concerning, they can also help us face the reality of loss. Coping strategies like deep breathing and gradual exposure to triggers can be helpful. The goal is not to move on, but to find a way to hold onto our loved ones in a new way.
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John McGinn on the double as Villa go second with 3-1 win over Forest

Sports 17 hr ago
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Aston Villa dominated Nottingham Forest with a 3-1 win, taking second place in the Premier League table. John McGinn scored a brace and Ollie Watkins struck for the fourth time in three games. McGinn said they wanted to start another 11-game winning streak and make their home a fortress.
Venezuelans celebrate in Madrid after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured (AP Photo)
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India issues travel advisory for Venezuela, urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel

India 18 hr ago
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory in view of recent developments in Venezuela, urging Indian citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to the country. In a statement, MEA said: "All Indians who are in Venezuela for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements, and remain in contact with Embassy of India in Caracas."
Damien Martyn played 67 Tests for Australia from 1992 to 2006, scoring 4406 runs at 46.37 including 13 centuries. (AP Photo)
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Martyn’s family issues first statement about cricketer’s recovery from meningitis

Sports 19 hr ago
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Damien Martyn's family released a statement on his recovery from meningitis, stating he is doing well and thanking the medical team. His former teammate, Adam Gilchrist, also gave an update, mentioning positive signs in his recovery. Martyn, who played 67 Tests and was part of two World Cup-winning teams, retired in 2007 after the Ashes series.