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Vincent Keymer and Javokhir Sindarov (Photo by Freestyle Chess and Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: The chess world has a new apex predator, and his name is Javokhir Sindarov.In a breathtaking display of tactical aggression, the 20-year-old Uzbek Grandmaster (GM) clinched the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 on Tuesday, securing his right to challenge India’s D Gukesh...

Image: IANS Pakistan will enforce planned evening power cuts of around two hours as it grapples with rising energy costs amid disruptions linked to the Iran war.In a statement on Wednesday, the government said electricity demand surges between 5.00 pm and 1.00 am (local time), while reduced hydropower output has widened supply gaps, as cited...

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday declared that opposition parties, united under the INDIA bloc, have resolved to firmly oppose the proposed delimitation bill in Parliament.Speaking to reporters after a crucial meeting of opposition leaders at the Constitution Club, Kharge emphasised the bloc’s collective stance. “We are united and have decided to oppose...

Image posted by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a preview of the country’s long-range missile capabilities, describing them as a “real force already at work.”He began by highlighting long-range strike drones.“Flamingo and Ruta, Peklo and Neptune, Palianytsia and Vilkha — we can already take pride in all of these, but we...

India, which relies heavily on imported energy and is sensitive to price fluctuations, has felt the impact of disruptions in global oil flows. (AI image) In the middle of the ongoing Middle East conflict, India has received around 4 million barrels of crude from Iran. This is the first time in around seven years that...

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130280802,imgsize-1150985,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/untitled-design-2026-04-15t154846.jpg" alt="'Very serious increase': UN watchdog flags sharp rise in North Korea's nuclear activity at Yongbyon" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said, pointing to heightened activity...

NEW DELHI: The rift between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has deepened, with senior leaders publicly accusing him of betrayal and linking recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) action against party MP Ashok Mittal to the internal fallout.The escalation comes amid reports of Chadha being granted Z-category security by the...

Munaf Patel, Shoaib Akhtar Former India pacer Munaf Patel has spoken about the lack of training, knowledge and medical support during his playing days, while also praising former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for sustaining high pace over his entire career.Speaking about how injuries affected his career and pace, Munaf said the system in place...

Delimitation row: Stalin draws battle lines against Centre, delcares black flag protest across Tamil Nadu NEW DELHI: The standoff between the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government saw a sharp escalation as chief minister M K Stalin announced a state-wide black flag protest on Thursday, accusing the Union government of pushing a move that could...

NEW DELHI: Iran used a Chinese-built spy satellite to monitor and target US military bases across the Middle East during the recent conflict, according to an investigation by the Financial Times, citing leaked Iranian military documents and satellite data.Meanwhile China’s ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson rejecting the claims said, “Media reports accusing China of providing...