D Gukesh vs R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Alireza Firouzja. Magnus Carlsen. Dommaraju Gukesh. These were the names of the opponents Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa faced, or, more accurately, outsmarted, over his last three rounds. Three consecutive wins, each in the classical format, have put the 20-year-old right in the running…
Krunal Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: If taking pitch, conditions, dimensions, and match-ups out of the equation is an art, then Krunal Pandya is a Picasso. As the imbalance between bat and ball continues to tilt heavily in favour of the former in IPL 2026, the left-armer has managed to restore some normalcy whenever he…
UPSC NDA I 2026 notification released; apply online for NA and Army exam UPSC NDA 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY (NDA) and NAVAL ACADEMY (NA) EXAMINATION (I) 2026 notification on December 10, 2025. The online application window opened the same day and will remain active until December…
NEW DELHI: Activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after spending nearly six months in detention, with his wife Geetanjali J Angmo describing the moment as the end of a long and exhausting ordeal for their family.In a message posted on X shortly after his release, Angmo wrote about…
CBSE and AIIMS expand Project MATE in Delhi NCR schools to strengthen student counselling support The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, organised the MATE Counselors’ Conclave at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, to mark the expansion of Project…
ICMAI CMA June exam 2026: The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has formally released the examination schedule for the CMA June 2026 cycle, setting in motion the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations across the country. Alongside the timetable, the institute has also issued strict registration deadlines and fee details, leaving candidates with little…
NEW DELHI: Rupee continued to slide against the US dollar on Monday. It ended 8 paise lower at 90.28 (provisional) against the US dollar, pressured by firm American currency and weak equity market sentiment.Renewed geopolitical tensions triggered by the US military action in Venezuela strengthened the dollar across global markets, forex dealers said, overshadowing the…
US embassy warns Indian students: 2025 visa rules, social media screening, and four-year limit explained The United States Embassy in India has issued a strong warning to Indian student visa holders, stating that breaking U.S. laws can lead to visa revocation, deportation, and future ineligibility for entry. Shared through the embassy’s official X account, the…
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday hit out at Congress leader Pawan Khera over his allegations related to his family’s assets and financial dealings. The sharp response came after Khera, in a press conference, raised a series of questions regarding Sarma’s wife, alleged foreign properties, and financial links, while also demanding…
NEW DELHI: The Indian selectors on Saturday made a clear statement of intent ahead of the T20 World Cup, dropping Shubman Gill from the squad and recalling wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan along with Rinku Singh. The move underlined the team management’s preference for impact-driven roles over reputation, especially at the top of the order in the…
