Candidates Chess: How Vaishali beat former World champion Tan for 2nd consecutive win

Spread the love       Vaishali Rameshbabu of India vs Tan Zhongi of China (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If you were to poll the global chess community on the likely victor of the FIDE Candidates 2026, the response would be near-unanimous: Javokhir Sindarov. The Uzbek sensation’s ruthless efficiency, evidenced by a staggering 6/7 score, suggests the crown is already being...

‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office day 18: Film crosses Rs 1,600 cr worldwide

Spread the love       Just when everyone thought that the craze of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ had started to fade away, the movie proved them wrong. With the box office collection that soared during the third weekend, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has once again proved that it’s here to stay and rule! On its 18th day, the movie saw a significant...

‘Satanic administration’: Candace Owens sparks row with remarks on White House

Spread the love       Candace Owens is facing widespread backlash after controversial remarks sparked intense debate online. A viral response criticizing her influence and rhetoric has further fueled the discussion. Her statements have divided opinion, with some supporting her stance while others see it as extreme. The controversy highlights growing tensions and shifting dynamics within political commentary on social media platforms....

Bhuvneshwar Kumar scripts history, becomes first fast bowler in IPL to …

Spread the love       Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bhuvneshwar Kumar added his name to the record books during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s match against Chennai Super Kings, becoming only the second bowler and the first fast bowler to reach 200 wickets in the history of the Indian Premier League. He got to the mark by dismissing Ayush Mhatre during the IPL 2026 game on...

‘Her dignity matters more’: Retired judge greets divorced daughter with band-baaja in UP

Spread the love       MEERUT: A retired judge in Meerut welcomed his daughter home with drums, garlands and sweets after her divorce, in a public show of support aimed at challenging the stigma surrounding marital separation.Gyanendra Kumar Sharma celebrated the return of his only daughter Pranita Vashistha after a family court granted the divorce on Saturday. Relatives welcomed her with garlands...

RG Kar victim’s mother threatens to ‘thrash’ Mamata, TMC seeks action

Spread the love       Image: ANI KOLKATA: The mother of the trainee doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital in 2024 has sparked a sharp political controversy as a BJP candidate after a purported campaign video surfaced in which she is heard threatening to throw Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee into “the gutter and thrash her”. TMC has filed a...

EC seizes voter inducements worth over 650cr from poll-bound states, UT

Spread the love       Image: IANS NEW DELHI: Potential voter inducements worth over Rs 650 crore have been seized by Election Commission teams from the five poll-bound states/UT so far, with West Bengal accounting for almost half of these seizures.Since the electronic seizure management system (ESMS) was activated on Feb 26, 2026, flying squads and static surveillance teams have reported cumulative...

Taylor Fritz–Morgan Riddle breakup rumors fuel viral speculation

Spread the love       Fact check: Did Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle breakup? Viral insider post and missing player box appearances raise big doubts (Image via Getty) Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle, one of tennis’ most talked-about couples, are now at the center of a sudden breakup claim. On Sunday, tennis insider Craig Shapiro said that the two may have split...

Odisha bans sale of LPG cylinders in open market

Spread the love       Image: IANS BHUBANESWAR: LPG cylinders will no longer be available in the open market in Odisha and only customers who have completed their e-KYC can procure them from authorised dealers, food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced on Sunday, amid complaints of black-marketing due to alleged shortage of cooking gas, reports Diana Sahu.“The department...

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