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Cheteshwar Pujara, after retiring from all cricket forms, received a heartfelt appreciation letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging his significant contributions to Indian cricket. Modi lauded Pujara's resilience, temperament, and pivotal role in Test cricket, especially his remarkable performances in challenging overseas conditions.

Goa is set to host the FIDE World Cup from October 30 to November 27, offering three Candidates Tournament spots and a $2 million prize pool. The event features chess giants like D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, and R Praggnanandhaa. India boasts a strong contingent of 21 players, including Viswanathan Anand, as the World Cup returns to India after 23 years.

Prakash Belawadi, reflecting on Narendra Modi's decade as Prime Minister, highlights his impact and sustained public interest. Belawadi notes Modi's ability to connect with diverse populations and prioritize the country's interests, setting aside personal ego. He emphasizes the importance of evaluating Modi's contributions over the past ten years, supported by available statistics.

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s AI tool lets fans chat with an AI mimicking his voice and style. While over 550,000 have interacted with it, his family has called it “insensitive” and requested Meta to remove it. Meanwhile, his sister Shweta continues seeking justice for his 2020 death.

Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticised the BCCI for prioritising financial interests over national sentiment by agreeing to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. This follows the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Thackeray questioned the BCCI's decision, highlighting Prime Minister Modi's warning against any enemy misadventures.

On India's 79th Independence Day, Virat Kohli and other cricketing legends joined the nation in celebration, honoring the sacrifices of past heroes. Prime Minister Modi hoisted the tricolor at the Red Fort, accompanied by a symbolic flower petal shower from IAF helicopters.