Category: Events

R Praggnanandhaa has achieved a historic victory at Norway Chess, a feat even Vishy Anand couldn’t accomplish. The young Indian Grandmaster secured the title by defeating Vincent Keymer in the final round, overcoming fatigue from prior tournaments. (photo/PTI) OSLO: Vishy Anand has been there and done that. The first Indian chessman to build an incredible...

Representative image (AI-generated) Amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, new reports have emerged alleging that Israeli intelligence agencies have been eavesdropping on American negotiators involved in efforts to secure a peace agreement with Iran.The incident has raised fresh concerns within the US intelligence officials about Israeli espionage activities.According to a report by The...

A fresh political controversy erupted in Bihar on Saturday after RJD chief Lalu Prasad, former chief minister Rabri Devi and leader of opposition in state assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. PATNA: A fresh political controversy erupted in Bihar on Saturday after RJD chief Lalu Prasad, former chief minister Rabri Devi and leader of opposition in state...

Household budgets are set to see another increase as domestic cooking gas prices have been raised by Rs 29 per cylinder, marking the second revision in three months as global energy costs continue to soar.From Sunday, June 7, the price of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased to Rs 942 from Rs 913...

CJP protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar NEW DELHI: Six years ago, Muslim women occupying a stretch of road in southeast Delhi transformed Shaheen Bagh into a global symbol of protest. Ahead of Saturday’s demonstration, a very different message travelled through WhatsApp groups, mosque announcements, Instagram reels and X posts across parts of the Muslim community:...

Some of the most powerful lessons in life are expressed through a few simple words. One such timeless insight comes from Marie Curie, the pioneering scientist whose work changed the course of modern science. Her famous quote, “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to...

Kadugodi police have launched a murder investigation into the death of six-year-old Vennela, with her mother, advocate P Priyanka (L), and her friend Mohan G (R) Mahalingappa booked for murder. Bengaluru: Two months after six-year-old Vennela was found dead under suspicious circumstances, Kadugodi police have launched a murder investigation into the case. The child’s mother,...

Ohio shooting (Image/X) Multiple people were shot on Saturday afternoon near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio in the United States. According to police, several victims were taken to nearby hospitals after gunfire erupted close to the annual Old West End Festival, prompting a major emergency response and a search for the suspects.Toledo Police...

Suryakumar Yadav Three months after leading India to the T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav has not only lost the captaincy but also his place in India’s T20I setup, with the selectors deciding that the 35-year-old no longer fits into the team’s plans for the next cycle.Chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that the decision was...

NEW DELHI: In a country where Magnus Carlsen’s shadow looms over every square of the chessboard, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa walked into Norway Chess 2026 and did what no Indian had managed before by lifting the title in the World No. 1’s own backyard.The 20-year-old from Chennai began the second half of the event from the bottom...