World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura questions FIDE’s safety protocols (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The year was 2015. At 55, veteran Grandmaster (GM) Pravin Thipsay hadn’t won any chess tournament in four years. He arrived at the inaugural Dr. Hegdewar Open in Delhi hoping to break the hex, but by the fifth round, he…
In a pivotal court session, rapper Lil Nas X might see his charges evaporate. The presiding judge remarked on the atypical nature of his actions during last year’s public incident. Should he successfully adhere to a required mental health treatment plan, the charges related to assault and resisting arrest could be wiped clean. Last year,…
Shares of Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd. are in focus on Tuesday, April 7, after the company said it received a Category 4 order from Energy ONE Ltd. to construct four 92,500 deadweight tonnage (DWT) dual-fuel ammonia bulk carriers. Swan Defence classifies orders in the ₹1,501 crore to ₹3,000 crore range as ‘Category 4’….
India’s tax compliance framework is set for a structural tweak with the introduction of Form 121, which replaces the widely used Form 15G and Form 15H. The shift, aligned with the upcoming Income-tax Act, 2025, aims to simplify declarations used to avoid tax deducted at source (TDS)—but it also changes how and who files them….
Nasa’s Artemis II crew achieved a historic milestone on Monday near the Moon as their Orion capsule reached its maximum distance from Earth and entered a rare solar eclipse phase during a lunar flyby.The spacecraft traveled 252,756 miles (406,771 km) from Earth, surpassing the previous human distance record of 248,655 miles set by Apollo 13…
Screenshot from video published by IDF The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage of fighter jets taking off for strikes on airports and airfields in Tehran, part of what it described as a “large-scale overnight airstrike” targeting Iran’s air assets.“STRUCK: Numerous aerial assets, including aircraft and helicopters, as well as additional military infrastructure at three…
Government e-Marketplace GeM is a dedicated e-Market service platform, a National public procurement portal, governed by Government of India for marketing different goods and services. State-run public procurement platform Govt e-Marketplace (GeM) recorded a 7.4% decline in transactions in FY26, with gross merchandise value (GMV) at Rs 5 lakh crore, compared with Rs 5.4 lakh…
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene and captain Hardik Pandya. (Pic credit: IPL) GUWAHATI: It’s still early days in the season but Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians head into Tuesday’s clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on contrasting notes.The Royals have built early momentum with back-to-back wins while the five-time champions are searching for consistency after…
The Tamil Nadu SSLC Result 2026 is expected shortly, following the completion of exams on April 6. Conducted for over nine lakh students, the exams saw strict supervision across centres. Last year’s results showed a 93.8% pass rate, with girls leading in performance. Students can check their marks online once the results are officially released….
Taylor Frankie Paul, a prominent figure from ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ is embarking on a transformative journey as she distances herself from Mormonism. Driven by a desire for a more expansive spiritual experience, she aims to explore paths that transcend conventional religious boundaries. TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to domestic violence.Taylor Frankie…
