Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa World No. 1 and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has shared his thoughts on the players competing in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. According to the former world champion, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is the third strongest contender to win the event. Inside the Life of Belarus’s Top Chess Player…
The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump is on the warpath against Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, Greenland — and the Federal Reserve. In a move that has rattled financial markets and political circles alike, the Trump administration’s Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, marking an unprecedented clash…
Krunal Pandya and Nicholas Pooran (Screengrab) A tense on-field moment between Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya grabbed attention during the high-scoring IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow on Thursday.The incident took place during LSG’s innings after Krunal bowled a short delivery to Pooran. The left-hander pulled the ball…
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting chats with captain Shreyas Iyer. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praise on Ricky Ponting for a decisive team selection call after Punjab Kings edged past Gujarat Titans in a tense IPL 2026 clash, stating that the legendary Australian “once again proved right.”Punjab secured a…
CBSE issues revised result for Class 12 student after answer sheet mix-up; Physics marks unchanged The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 student whose answer sheet mix up exposed questions over this year’s post-result process has finally received his re-evaluation outcome. But the result has brought only a marginal change.Vedant Srivastava, whose Physics…
If there was ever a question about whether Indian institutions are gaining ground globally, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 offer a clear answer, they are, and at a steady pace.This year, 99 Indian institutions have found a place in the rankings, up from 79 five years ago. Together, they account for 599…
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi (AIIMS Delhi) has commenced the registration process for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) January 2026 counselling session. A total of 32,374 candidates who cleared the INI CET examination are eligible to take part in the counselling procedure.However, applicants from the Other…
Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh was seen arriving at Kolkata airport on Saturday morning, just hours after performing the last rites of his father. He has joined the Indian team ahead of their must-win World Cup T20 clash against the West Indies on Sunday.Rinku’s father, Khanchand Singh,…
Misri addressing the media on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian (File photo, PTI) NEW DELHI: India on Monday distanced itself from reports of a Track 2 dialogue involving India and Pakistan, with foreign secretary Vikram Misri clarifying that the meetings are private initiatives with no official participation or backing from the Government…
