Biggest Story In India Headlines 25th November 2024
Indian chess sensation D Gukesh is all set to make history as he battles reigning champion Ding Liren for the title of undisputed world chess champion. The game, which begins from Monday in Singapore, pits an in-form 18-year-old Gukesh against Ding, who at 32, has notched no wins over the past 300 days of classical games, leaving onlookers questioning the womanizer’s preparedness for this tussle.
Gukesh, already the youngest winner of the Candidates Tournament at 17, symbolizes a new era for Indian chess. It is the first time since the reign of the great Viswanathan Anand that an Indian has achieved this level. Interestingly, Anand last contested the title in 2013.
While Gukesh is a world rank of fifth, Ding is ranked a surprising 23rd, a record for the lowest rank of a defending champion in modern chess history. In the absence of Magnus Carlsen from the championship scene after reigning close to a decade without defeat, the just concluded clash will give definition to a new chapter in the sport.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) managed to mend a broken finger on the 1,000-year-old idol of Lord Rama. The idol, placed at the top of a hill, suffered a break in its left hand last year during the festival season in 2021.
Traditionally, the TTD conducts elaborate repairs to its deities every 12 years. But the next cycle is due in 2030. However, a committee of agama scholars and priests felt that something had to be done immediately. A ritualistic repair process, Samprokshana was conducted during the Brahmotsavam festivities at Sampangi Prakaram within the temple.
This ancient idol is now a centerpiece of devotion, and its restoration puts a seal on the TTD’s commitment to preserving its cultural and spiritual heritage.
Pakistani social media influencer Kanwal Aftab has become the latest target of a series of alleged personal video leaks, joining other high-profile figures such as Mathira Khan and Minahil Malik. The 26-year-old has yet to release an official statement, and the authenticity of the leaked content remains unverified.
A prolific TikTok celebrity who has more than four million followers on Instagram, her posts are family oriented and also involve her husband and daughter. Her recent arrest sparked debates on violating privacies and the growing risks of social media influencers in the digital era.
A historic political development: Ajit Pawar, the Maharashtra prabhari of the Nationalist Congress Party, is learnt to have agreed to the climbdown and support Devendra Fadnavis as the next chief minister of Maharashtra. This is a day before a crucial meeting of the Mahayuti alliance in New Delhi, where Pawar, Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde are likely to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda.
Maharashtra assembly elections: A decisive victory for Mahayuti. They got 230 out of 288 seats. The BJP emerged as the single largest party with 132 seats and then Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena with 57 seats and Ajit Pawar’s NCP with 41 seats.
Technical issues were reported on JioCinema, the official streaming partner for the Indian Premier League, going into the IPL 2025 auction. Fans are frustrated as the scheduled auction on November 24 has generated much hype as teams prepare to bid for top talent.
Social media platforms were flooded with complaints from viewers, worried they might miss critical moments of the live-streamed event. The glitches have raised concerns about JioCinema’s capacity to handle high-traffic events, sparking discussions about contingency plans for seamless streaming.
Kerala Blasters ended their losing streak as the side, on Sunday, thrashed Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in an electrifying clash at Nehru Stadium here. A second-half resurgence led by Noah Sadaoui helped the Blasters climb to the eighth position of the standings from the third match losing streak.
Morocco-born American was the show-stealer with a brilliant goal and setting up another as the match saw the Blasters rediscover their rhythm. It was Spaniard Jesus Jimenez who opened the scoring in the 56th minute. With a well-timed pass from Korou Singh, he converted the chance which had seen a clever start from a move initiated by the team’s skipper Adrian Luna.
Noah quickly doubled the lead, converting a Luna cross into the far corner with a pin-point left-footed strike. In injury time, the dynamic forward orchestrated another scoring opportunity, deftly evading goalkeeper Mohammed Nawaz to assist substitute K.P. Rahul who sealed the game in with a composed finish.
Chennaiyin FC, having come off two on the trot, could not get into their rhythm. Best chance for them came in the first half when a lob by Wilmar Jordan sailed over the crossbar.
Kerala Blasters’ renewed composure and creative play proved decisive, rekindling their campaign with a much-needed victory.
The prized possession at the IPL 2025 auction went to Rasikh Salam Dar as he emerged as the highest-paid uncapped bowler for ₹6 crore after a bidding war won by Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Among spinners, Suyash Sharma was the highest-paid when his services were bought by RCB at ₹2.60 crore. Vishnu Vinod in wicketkeeping was bid for an impressive ₹95 crore by Punjab Kings. These are all signs that teams are going for young talent in preparation for future campaigns.
At a time when an Indian was seen commanding a deal of ₹26.75 crore, it was the Venkatesh Iyer’s ₹23.75 crore for KKR that caught everyone’s eye. The all-rounder will now be amongst the costliest in the history of IPL auctions. On this ranking comes Rishabh Pant above him.
KKR’s management was quoted saying that they reaped significant benefits from the investment, as the player, Venkatesh has been consistent and performed well for the team in the past. Similarly, other seasoned players like KL Rahul and Jos Buttler were fetched huge amounts, re-establishing their market worth.
Zimbabwe stunned Pakistan in the opening ODI in Bulawayo as Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava led the hosts to victory in a match overshadowed by rain.
After posting a modest total of 205, Zimbabwe’s bowlers dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup, leaving them at 60/6 when rain halted play. Ngarava’s aggressive lower-order batting and Raza’s all-round performance were key to Zimbabwe’s success.
Pakistan’s decision to rest key players backfired, raising questions about their preparedness for the series.
Real Madrid ended the week by securing a commanding 3-0 win against Leganes in La Liga, thanks to scores from Kylian Mbappe, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham. The real hero of the game was, however, Turkish youngster Arda Guler, who was a revelation in the midfield.
Even though they got away with a dominant scoreline, stretches came by when Madrid showed frailty and vulnerabilities that stronger opponents can easily exploit. The win sets up their Champions League tie against Liverpool, and they will need to up their game significantly ahead of that.
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