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The Ambedkarite Champ: 15-year-old Vandan Sawai defeats chess great Magnus Carlsen

Delhi Class X student beat Magnus Carlsen in an online blitz game after returning from a six-week Europe trip; his parents learnt about the result later from his Chess.com profile

Gauhati HC denies default bail to Akhil Gogoi in UAPA case, as NIA investigation pending

NIA says it is not through with the investigation within the stipulated period of 90 days and needs extension

Assam records first Covid-19 death from Hailakandi district

As India grapples with 6825 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the state of Assam has witnessed its first death due to the infection.

Daughter runs campaign to raise money for PPEs for mother’s hospital

Aru Bharitya’s mother is a general surgeon at SMS hospital Jaipur, which is facing a shortage of PPEs

Letter from joint memorandum of organizations condemning hate and communalization amid Covid-19

The representatives of the organizations have recorded testimonies of various Muslims who have been allegedly racially attacked in Jaipur and Jodhpur

MOHFW clarifies confusion over suspension of compliance under PCPNDT Rules

The clarification issued through PIB states that records are to be maintained, only submission is extended

Anand Parvat Daily Hawkers’ Association condemns racial profiling of hawkers amid Covid-19

The association also said that the directive only allowing hawkers with ID cards and certificates will deprive other hawkers of their livelihood

Tea industry faces fall in exports, revenues and volumes due to Covid-19 lockdown

Assam and Darjeeling are staring at a loss of 15 percent and 30 percent in revenue respectively

Covid-19: No escape for cyber crooks as police tightens net to control fake news

Police from various states are acting quickly to curb fake news, hate speech and misinformation on social media

Telangana HC takes cognizance of letter on police excess during lockdown

The Court has asked the state to respond whether necessary action has been taken against the officers.

Covid-19: Decision pending on extending nationwide lockdown

As cases spike in many places, PM calls for consultations with state governments, other parties, about if and when to lift the lockdown

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