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No sport is driven by IT as much as chess. No city in India is bigger for IT than Bengaluru. It is only apt then that the Global Chess League has come to the Garden City that houses the world’s leading technology firms.The world’s leading chess players have assembled here for the fourth edition of the GCL – a joint venture of Tech Mahindra and world chess governing body FIDE — that opens at the Lalit Ashok here on Saturday. It is the second time that the planet’s most glamorous chess league is being held in India. Season 3 was…
General:Not a lot of flash, but also not terrible. The Moon is your ruler. It keeps your day moving in a moderate manner that is practical, and you’ll see that the majority of things remain manageable when you don’t try to force huge outcomes.Income covers expenses, work remains steady, and daily routines hold together without much drama.There could be a small sadness over a lengthy trip being delayed or cancelled. It may be a family trip or work trip, or a personal trip you’ve been waiting for.Annoying, yes. But Saturn often delays what isn’t ripe yet. Better a delay than…
Online, he is known as “Bittu Tabahi” but his real name is Surendra Singh Chaudhary. For months, 20-year-old Surendra Singh Chaudhary has been getting into the polluted Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh and pulling out plastic, bottles, algae and other waste with his own hands. The BSc student from Biaora in Rajgarh district started the clean-up on January 26, Republic Day. He had thought about doing it for some time. Whenever he went to a temple or passed by the river, the condition of the water bothered him.Then, on January 26, he decided to stop thinking about it and start…
An amnesty for political offences committed in Thailand over the past two decades took effect Monday, but the law excludes some of the more serious cases, including those involving lese majeste, or defaming the monarchy.The amnesty was introduced to promote reconciliation after past political instability, violent protests and military coups and could cover about 6,000 people, according to estimates made in Parliament. But the exclusion of lese majeste offences has drawn criticism that the amnesty will not truly resolve political divisions.The Peaceful Society Promotion Act passed a final vote by lawmakers in July and was published in the Royal Gazette…
Srinagar, September 4 : Political Youth Leader and Advocate Maroof Khan has strongly urged the J&K Government to immediately enhance the monthly stipend of MBBS intern doctors from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000, terming their demand legitimate, reasonable and fully justified.Khan said it is deeply unjust that young doctors working round the clock, undertaking night duties, responding to emergencies and providing essential patient care continue to receive such a meagre stipend.“This is not merely about money; it is about rights, respect and dignity. Our young doctors serve society with commitment, compassion and pride. Those who stand beside patients through the night and…
The Miss World 2026 pageant is about to reach its grand conclusion, with contestants from across the globe competing for the coveted crown. At the 75th edition, India will be represented by Femina Miss India World Nikita Porwal. The grand finale will take place in Nha Trang, Vietnam, promising an evening filled with glamour, cultural representation, and high-stakes competition. ALSO READ: Nikita Porwal on carrying the country’s identity to Miss World: It gives me a lot of butterfliesHere is when and where you can watch the Miss World 2026 finale in India:When and where to watch Miss World 2026 finale…
Infinix has launched the HOT 70 Pro in India, and on paper it could be one of the more sensible smartphones under ₹25,000 right now. The phone comes in four colourways, including Thermo Orange, Mirage Green, Silk Glow Purple and Dive Blue, each with a distinct finish. It also features a Full HD+ 144Hz display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G processor. Beyond these core specifications, Infinix has added several features that make the HOT 70 Pro worth a closer look. Here is everything you need to know about the new smartphone.Infinix gives the HOT 70 Pro…
Russia has begun importing fuel, its government has confirmed, as a shipload of gasoline arrived from India. A fuel exporter in peacetime, Russia has been forced to turn to imports after Ukrainian strikes on its refineries and depots in response to the Russian invasion. The campaign by Kyiv’s military has been a major success, causing fuel shortages across Russia and in illegally occupied Crimea. At least one cargo of gasoline from India has just entered Russia’s domestic market, three industry sources told Reuters and shipping data showed. Russia is also arranging rail imports of gasoline from Belarus and Kazakhstan, and…
Krishna Janmashtami (Pic credit: Sehwag’s X post) Star Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, former India stars Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah extended festive greetings to fans and devotees on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on Friday.Kohli, Pant, Sehwag lead cricketers’ wishesKohli took to his Instagram story to share his wishes, writing, “Jai Shri Krishna, Happy Janmashtami to everyone.”Pant, meanwhile, posted his message on X, writing, “Wishing everyone a blessed Janmashtami.”Sehwag also turned to X to share his festive greetings, invoking Lord Krishna and his childhood persona.”Haathi…
Patna, The ruling JD(U) in Bihar on Friday opposed the renewal of the Ganga water treaty with Bangladesh, saying the agreement conflicts with the state’s interests.JD(U) state president Umesh Kushwaha said the party’s stand was in line with the position taken by former chief minister Nitish Kumar, asserting that the concerns of the state’s people must be taken into account if the treaty is renewed.”Our leader Nitish Kumar has always spoken against the treaty. Now, as the term of the agreement is about to end, our stand is clear that it should not be renewed as it hampers the interests…