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R Praggnanandhaa vs Anish Giri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The opening day of the 2026 FIDE Candidates at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus, proved that while chess doctrine often predicts a draw when both sides play perfectly, the reality on the board could be far more volatile. Of...

AP photo (File) An Iranian strike on a power facility in Kuwait killed an Indian worker and caused damage to infrastructure at the site, the Gulf nation’s electricity ministry said on Monday.“A service building at a power and water desalination plant was attacked as part of the Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, resulting...

Rohit Sharma (X) Rohit Sharma added another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career on Sunday, becoming the first capped player to feature in all 19 editions of the Indian Premier League. The milestone came during Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. While Rohit is only the second player...

Year 2026 seems to have opened with a bang for Ranveer Singh. He started the year by riding high on the success of ‘Dhurandhar,’ released in December 2025. Before the craze of the first part could fade away, he engaged all with ‘Dhurandhar 2.’ Right from the word go, the audience and trade experts expected...

NEW DELHI: A live-in couple staying in a household in a “stable union” shall be treated as a married couple in Census 2027.In an FAQ reply listed on the census self-enumeration portal – to whether a couple in a live-in relationship will be considered a married couple during self-enumeration or the enumerator’s visit to the...

Astrologer Ashok Kharat (File photo) NAGPUR: Amid the uproar across Maharashtra over the rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat case, a sharp exchange erupted on Sunday between Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar and Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Wadettiwar voiced concerns that Kharat’s life could be at risk in custody, while Bawankule countered that anyone with evidence should...

Nitish Kumar NEW DELHI: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s expected resignation as a member of the legislative council on Monday will set the stage for the emergence of a new era in the state as BJP is likely to take the driver’s seat for the first time in the govt’s affairs after playing second fiddle to...

Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan Cricket Board has doubled down on ensuring the smooth conduct of the Pakistan Super League 2026, but a fresh controversy has emerged involving two senior Lahore Qalandars players. Amid ongoing concerns over a possible two-day lockdown due to a fuel shortage in the country, skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi...

Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma (X) Hardik Pandya, captain of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, gifted his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class car, touted as India’s first of its kind. The vehicle, valued at approximately ₹1.7 crore, marks a lavish gesture from the star all-rounder.Having made their relationship public in October 2025, Mahieka...

Fact check: Did YouTuber Drew Druski Desbordes and Erika Kirk really respond to each other after the viral skit? Viral rumor debunked (Image via Getty) Drew “Druski” Desbordes is trending again, but this time it is not just for laughs. His recent skit, titled “How conservative women in America act,” quickly spread across Instagram and...