Vidit Gujrathi at FIDE World Cup 2025 (Photo credit: Michal Waluza/FIDE) NEW DELHI: The FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa has entered its final stretch, with only four players left in the hunt for the crown and the top three guaranteed a place in the 2026 Candidates. While the on-board action has delivered its share…
Hollywood star, Kevin Spacey has claimed that he is currently homeless and shuttling between hotels and rentals.In a new interview with The Telegraph, the two-time Oscar winner revealed the extent of his financial and personal losses he has incurred since the sexual assault scandal erupted in 2017. In a candid chat with the portal, he…
NEW DELHI: Indian diplomatic missions and consulates worldwide have now reopened tourist visa applications for Chinese nationals, marking progress in bilateral relations following the resolution of military tensions in eastern Ladakh.Tourist visas for Chinese citizens, which were halted during the military confrontation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh starting May 2020,…
Kotak Mahindra Bank on Friday said its board has approved a sub-division of equity shares in a 1:5 ratio to make the stock more affordable and enhance market liquidity. The decision was taken on the lender’s 40th foundation day and is subject to statutory and regulatory approvals, the private sector bank said in a regulatory…
Ricky Ponting has backed Rishabh Pant to handle his responsibility as Team India skipper for the 2nd Test vs SA. (Images via AP, Getty) Ricky Ponting has thrown his weight behind Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper-batter prepares to lead India in the series-deciding second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. With Shubman Gill ruled out…
Karishma Tanna has opened up about one of the most emotionally challenging phases of her career following the release of Sanju. In a recent interview, the actress shared that despite receiving praise for her brief but memorable role in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer, she expected the film to open stronger doors. When that didn’t happen, the…
NEW DELHI: For car manufacturers, obtaining a five-star safety rating will become tougher under the next phase of Bharat NCAP, which will be rolled out from October 2027. Under BNCAP 2.0, cars will need to undergo five crash tests, compared with the current three. The new regime will add full frontal and rear crash tests…
The US government will not publish consumer inflation data for October after a 43-day federal shutdown disrupted data collection, intensifying uncertainty ahead of the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said it “is unable to retroactively collect” consumer price data for October and will not release the report originally scheduled for…
Bangladesh A reach ACC Rising Stars final after defeating India A in dramatic Super Over. (Image: ANI) Bangladesh A secured a thrilling victory over India A in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025/26 semifinal in Doha, Qatar, through a remarkable Super Over performance by Ripon Mondol. The young pacer delivered a perfect Super Over, taking…
The wedding celebrations of Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal have officially kicked off with a fun-filled Haldi ceremony. Photos from the celebrations that turned up online, see the star couple and their guests, dressed in yellow and marigold hues, as they immersed themselves in the festivities. Bride and groom twin in…
