D Gukesh’s viral celebration (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: 2026 World Chess Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov finally got his revenge against D Gukesh at the Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz event in Warsaw, defeating the reigning World Champion in their first-ever blitz meeting on Friday.The win came just two days after Gukesh had beaten Sindarov…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that operations against Iran are likely to last four to five weeks, but the United States is prepared “to go far longer than that” and said the operation represented the “last best chance” to eliminate what he called “intolerable threats” from the Iranian regime.Speaking at a White House…
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu unveiled her ‘power morning’ routine, emphasizing its role in boosting energy and managing stress. Key elements include avoiding phones for the first hour, deep breathing, early sunlight, and a mindful breakfast. Prabhu believes this disciplined start significantly impacts overall wellness, promoting fat burning and better repair by calming the nervous system….
The government is finalising a new policy to promote coal gasification-based urea manufacturing as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported natural gas and boost self-reliance in fertiliser production, PTI reported.An official said the policy is expected to be ready within a month.“We are in the process of making our new policy for coal…
The NTA will soon publish the notification for the University Grants Commission (UGC) June 2026 session. According to sources, the notification is expected to come out during the last weeks of April. In the previous session, the UGC June notification was published on April 19, with exams held from June 25 to June 29.Candidates who…
Kusal Mendis (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pathum Nissanka‘s composed 79 and skipper Kusal Mendis‘ fluent 72 powered Sri Lanka to a 41-run victory over the West Indies in the opening ODI on Wednesday.After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive 303/7, built around a crucial 136-run second-wicket partnership between Nissanka and Mendis….
A whistleblower complaint has triggered a federal investigation into claims that a former member of a government cost-cutting team said he had access to sensitive Social Security data and planned to use it after moving to a private sector job.The internal watchdog of the Social Security Administration is examining the allegations, which involve a former…
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly 1 per cent lower on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran negotiations triggered a surge in crude oil prices and dampened investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 702.68 points or 0.91 per cent to settle at 76,847.57. During the day, it dived 1,681.93 points or 2.16 per cent…
An Iranian drone attack on the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia last month caused significantly more damage than previously acknowledged by authorities in the Kingdom and also struck a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) facility within the compound, according to a latest report by The Wall Street Journal, citing current and former American officials.The attack took…
Eshan Malinga (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Eshan Malinga continued his impressive run in IPL 2026, rising to the top of the Purple Cap standings after a disciplined outing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.The young pacer returned figures of 1 for 29 in his four overs, maintaining an…
