Drama at Chess World Cup (Screengrab) There was unexpected drama at the FIDE World Cup 2025 on Friday when Lithuania’s Grandmaster Titas Stremavicius raised a complaint against India’s young talent Pranav V during their third-round encounter. The issue? Pranav allegedly made several moves without recording them on his scoresheet, which is a violation of chess…
NEW DELHI: Senior Indian Police Service officer Rakesh Aggarwal was on Wednesday appointed as the director general of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IPS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, is currently serving as Special Director General in the anti-terror agency. He had also been holding the additional charge of the DG, NIA,…
The Allahabad high court on Saturday stayed its earlier direction ordering the registration of an FIR against Congress leader and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi in connection with an alleged dual citizenship case.The court also stated that no decision could be taken without first hearing the accused, as news agency ANI reported.A day…
India’s telecom operators together owed more than Rs 1.77 lakh crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to the government up to FY25, with Vodafone Idea accounting for the largest share, according to official data shared with Parliament, PTI reported.The data showed that debt-laden Vodafone Idea’s total liability stands at Rs 89,952 crore. Bharti Group’s…
Indian Railways has deployed over 12,075 special trains to manage the festive season rush, particularly around Diwali and Chhath Puja. These services, a 56% increase from last year, aim to ensure safe and timely travel for over 30 lakh passengers, with enhanced amenities at major stations. Indian Railways has launched over 12,075 special trains across…
NEW DELHI: A map in the Global Terrorism Index 2026 shows a map that appears to place parts of Jammu and Kashmir within China.The graphic, which charts terror activity across Pakistan and Afghanistan from 2007 to 2025, uses faint and generalised borders that blur distinctions in the wider region. As a result, areas of Jammu…
The sudden demise of veteran actor Pankaj Dheer has left the film industry and millions of his admirers in deep shock. The actor, who was reportedly battling cancer, passed away in Mumbai on October 15, 2025. As tributes pour in from colleagues and fans alike, the industry fondly remembers his stellar contribution to Indian cinema…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, has a word with teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Februrary 28, 2026. (AP) Senior selection committee member Aleem Dar has resigned from his position with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the national…
Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has credited head coach Gautam Gambhir’s unwavering belief in his methods as the key reason behind India’s T20 World Cup triumph, saying the former opener’s clarity and courage under pressure made the difference.Speaking on Sports Tak, Yuvraj shed light on Gambhir’s coaching philosophy,…
NEW DELHI: Govt’s policy tank Niti Aayog proposed a comprehensive designed framework to enhance tax certainty and predictability for foreign investors. It recommended the introduction of an optional, industry-specific presumptive taxation scheme for foreign firms.Releasing a working paper on Friday, it also backed broader legislative clarity, administrative efficiency, robust dispute resolution mechanisms, and strategic alignment…
