India’s D Gukesh (FIDE/Eng Chin An via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young chess star D Gukesh has come under criticism from former world champion Anatoly Karpov, who claimed his title win was more down to luck than dominance. Gukesh had defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest world champion, but some voices, especially from…
SC directs EC to settle TMC faction dispute over name, ‘flowers and grass’ symbol NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission to decide the dispute between two rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the party’s name and its “flowers and grass” election symbol within three months.A bench…
As ‘Namkeen’ celebrates its 44th anniversary, filmmaker Gulzar revisits the cinematic gem that intertwined Samresh Basu’s narrative with unforgettable female protagonists. He delves into the intricate dynamics between these characters and Sanjeev Kumar’s role, creating a tapestry of emotions. Moreover, Gulzar reflects on his exceptional partnership with musical genius R.D. As Namkeen completes 44 years,…
Centcom launches Task Force Falcon Strike US Central Command (Centcom) on Thursday announced plans to establish Task Force Falcon Strike, described as its first multinational, multi-domain attack-drone task force.The unit will bring together the US and regional military partners to operate one-way attack drones across air, land and maritime domains, including unmanned systems operating above,…
NEW DELHI: Centre on Wednesday approved hike in minimum support prices (MSP) of 14 Kharif crops for the marketing season 2026-27, with the most-popular Kharif crop paddy getting an increase of Rs 72 per quintal (3%) to reach Rs 2,441 per quintal.The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has, however, been recommended…
Patrick Mahomes opens up about Brittany Mahomes.(Image via Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, have been with each other since they were barely teenagers in high school. A love story that has lasted for over a decade has only gotten stronger with thor three children. Ahead of the new season, Patrick Mahomes…
Kharge hails Congress role in India’s development NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday invoked India’s freedom struggle and the legacy of its first generation of leaders, remembering Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru while highlighting the Congress’s contribution to the country’s nation-building journey.Remembering Nehru’s contribution to building modern India, Kharge on Independence Day said…
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net buyers in Indian equities on Tuesday, purchasing shares worth ₹1,593.53 crore on a provisional basis, according to exchange data. FIIs purchased securities worth ₹13,259.03 crore and sold securities worth ₹11,665.50 crore during the session. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also remained net buyers, with net purchases of ₹230.26 crore. DIIs…
NEW DELHI: India remains one of the few countries that is able to engage with all sides in West Asia conflict, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday, defending govt’s diplomatic approach and rejecting opposition claims that India has become a bystander in the crisis.“If our ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz…
Ramaswamy has recently faced bipartisan criticism over a campaign advertisement. President Donald Trump-backed Indian-American Republican Vivek Ramaswamy rose to prominence during the 2024 US presidential race, positioning himself as a bold, unconventional candidate. He challenged Trump for the Republican nomination before suspending his campaign in January 2024 and endorsing him.Ramaswamy remains a prominent figure in…
