Anuj Shrivatri (Photo by ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: Anuj Shrivatri of Madhya Pradesh became India’s 100th chess Grandmaster on Sunday, completing the title requirements by winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship. The result also made him the first Grandmaster from his state.Shrivatri, born in 2004, began the tournament with a loss. He…
India Captain Lakshya Raichandani (Image: IANS) India Under-19 captain Lakshya Raichandani admitted his side failed to put up a competitive total after Pakistan pulled off a remarkable three-wicket victory in their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup Group A clash in Oman on Sunday. Despite Arjun Rajput’s fighting century, India could not capitalise on a promising…
Bhiwani’s Parul Dahiya secures AIR 15 in NDA after three unsuccessful SSB attempts ROHTAK: Turning repeated setbacks into stepping stones to success, 19-year-old Parul Dahiya from Kural Bass village in Bhiwani district has secured All-India Rank (AIR) 15 in the girls’ category in the recently announced National Defence Academy (NDA) examination. The achievement marks a…
NEW DELHI: Two days before the India release of her memoir, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Sunday described it as “not a political book but a personal one,” emphasising that she wanted to portray her family “honestly,” as people she knew and loved.“This is not a political book, it’s a personal one. Much has been…
Pakistan Under-19 pulled off a memorable three-wicket victory over arch-rivals India in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, with captain Hamza Zahoor producing a composed century to guide his side home in a tense chase at Al Amerat, Oman, on Sunday.Chasing 209, Pakistan found themselves in deep trouble at 63/5, with India’s bowlers threatening…
NTA invites schools, colleges to become exam centres Amid the ongoing efforts to strengthen examination arrangements following the NEET paper leak row earlier this year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited educational institutions, universities and examination service providers across the country to apply for empanelment as examination centres.The initiative aims to expand the agency’s…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday alleged that while armed Maoists have been eliminated, “dimagi Naxals” have infiltrated political parties and organisations, inciting people against the Constitution and democracy. PM Modi warned “Dimagi Naxals” had infiltrated political parties despite armed Maoists being wiped out. Mamata joined Abhishek Banerjee’s protest after an overnight BJP-TMC clash; each…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football has prompted tributes from the clubs where he made his name, the leagues in which he dominated and the organisations that have witnessed his record-breaking career. Yet one notable absence has drawn attention. Real Madrid, the club where he became its greatest goalscorer and…
Pakistan’s hilarious fielding blunder (Screengrabs) India’s clash against Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup witnessed a funny moment when three Pakistani fielders failed to catch a simple high ball because of confusion over who would take it. The incident happened during the 44th over, leaving the Indian players and dugout amused.India were batting at 202…
Odisha records 14,758 rise in UG admissions under KG to PG free education scheme The Odisha government’s KG to PG free education scheme has resulted in a significant increase in enrolment across the state, with 14,758 more students taking admission in regular undergraduate courses during the current academic season as compared to the previous year,…
