Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo: @FIDE_chess on X) The pairings for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament and Women’s Candidates Tournament have been announced, setting the stage for who will challenge for the world chess titles. Both events will be held in Cyprus from 28 March to 16 April 2026 and will follow a double…
NEW DELHI: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday accused the Congress and RJD of spreading a “misleading narrative” around government schemes, including MGNREGA and its replacement, VB-G RAM G, and said such protests would ultimately help the NDA electorally, including in West Bengal.Addressing reporters, Paswan said, “Parties like…
NEW DELHI: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the political ties between Europe and India have never been stronger, pointing to closer cooperation after the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement and the launch of a Security and Defence Partnership.Speaking at a banquet hosted in her honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan…
UPSC CDS 1 answer key 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 answer keys 2026 on the official website upsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the CDS 1 2026 examination can now download the answer keys for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.The answer keys have been released…
India’s Mohammed Siraj reacts during the third ODI cricket match between India and New Zealand, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI01_18_2026_000310B) Times of India.com in Mumbai: Mohammed Siraj is set to replace injured Harshit Rana in India’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, the TimesofIndia.com can confirm. It is…
Michael Vaughan (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After their early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the West Indies national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team have been stuck in Kolkata for more than a week, sparking criticism from former England captain Michael Vaughan.Vaughan questioned why England national…
AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: For over a decade, the sight of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers sprinting between the wickets in red and gold was the heartbeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While their individual records are peerless, the duo’s lack of an IPL trophy together remains…
NEW DELHI: Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has ignited one of game’s oldest debates with a forceful argument that flips the global batting skill hierarchy on its head. In his latest Sportstar column, the former India captain not only defends turning pitches in the subcontinent but also questions why surfaces that endanger batters with steep bounce…
JPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: 103 Vacancies Announced The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has announced the Combined Civil Services Competitive Examination 2025, which will fill a total of 103 vacancies in nine different state services. This recruitment process includes important administrative and police posts like Deputy Collector and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), making…
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday strongly rejected Pakistan’s statement backing a banned terrorist organisation, asserting that Islamabad has “no locus standi” to comment on the country’s internal matters. He urged it to ‘introspect on the systematic human rights violations” it continues to perpetrate instead of “peddling lies and frivolous narratives.“Responding to media queries, ministry of…
