March 19, 2026

Complaint filed against India’s youngest FIDE-Rated chess player; father defends three-year-old prodigy | Chess News

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Three-year-old Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha (File Photo) A complaint has been lodged against Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, who recently made headlines as the youngest-ever FIDE-rated chess player. According to a report from The Indian Express, the complaint questions the legitimacy of his achievement, suggesting unfair means were used to obtain the rating.The complaint specifically alleges that his…

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Zaid Darbar says he set clear boundaries at home about Gauahar Khan’s profession months after Ismail Darbar expressed discomfort, ‘Mujhe sawal nahi karna koi bhi kuch bhi’ |

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Zaid Darbar and Gauahar Khan have long been regarded as one of television’s most grounded and loving couples — a bond that began during the uncertainty of the lockdown, when both found solace in each other. But behind the harmony, the couple has also dealt with family perceptions and old-school opinions about Gauahar’s profession.Now, Zaid…

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‘Authorities must own every stage of projects’: Road ministry issues tunnel safety guidelines | India News

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NEW DELHI: Authorities must take responsibility for every stage of a project, the road transport ministry said in its ‘Guidelines for Prevention and Mitigation of Road Tunnel Collapses’ issued on Thursday, amid a trend of highway authorities finding easy escape for such mishaps by passing the blame on contractors and consultants.As per the guidelines, the…

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Crypto deal: Pakistan, Binance sign MoU on tokenising sovereign assets; plan covers up to $2 bn

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Pakistan on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global crypto exchange Binance to explore tokenisation of sovereign and real-world assets of up to $2 billion, marking one of the country’s most significant steps toward adopting blockchain-based financial infrastructure, PTI reported.The MoU was signed at the Finance Division by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and…

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‘Incorrect’: JioStar clarifies stance on ICC media rights after exit rumours | Cricket News

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled (PTI Photo) Media company JioStar has confirmed its commitment to fulfil its contract with the International Cricket Council. This statement was released following reports suggesting the broadcaster might exit its USD 3-billion deal before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. JioStar was formed through a merger…

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‘Newspapers declared Sholay a flop,’ Ramesh Sippy recalls harsh criticism as the film re-releases in theatres 50 years later |

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Fifty years after its release, Sholay, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra alongside Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar and Amjad Khan, is back in theatres with its original ending—one that audiences never got to see the first time. For director Ramesh Sippy, the re-release has reopened memories of a time when the film was written off long before…

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Diamond market outlook: Russia’s miner ALROSA CEO says India will adapt to US tariffs; natural stones to stay resilient as synthetic prices plunge

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Russia’s diamond miner ALROSA CEO-Chairman Pavel Maryinchev said diamond companies will need time to adjust to the US tariff hike but the long-term impact is unlikely to be severe, adding that India’s cutting and polishing sector should be able to “adapt and minimise the effect”.“According to GJEPC data, the amount of diamonds purchased by Indian…

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‘Main Bihar se hoon’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits back at UAE sledging in U19 Asia Cup opener | Cricket News

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi of India (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased an extraordinary performance in the U-19 Asia Cup match against UAE in Dubai on Wednesday, scoring 171 runs off just 95 balls. His remarkable innings helped India post a massive total of 433/6 in their allocated 50 overs.The 14-year-old left-handed batsman from Bihar…

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Yuvraj Singh gets an emotional birthday wish from wife Hazel Keech on his birthday: ‘The world knows you as a legend but..’ |

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It’s cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s birthday today, December 12 and his wife, former Actress Hazel Keech dropped a heartwarming note, expressing her love for him. Hazel, who appeared in the Salman Khan hit ‘Bodyguard’, is quite active on Instagram and often shares glimpses of their family moments. This time too, she turned to the platform to…

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Coal policy reform: Cabinet okays CoalSETU window for auction-based linkages; new route to allow industrial use and export

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday approved a new policy framework called the CoalSETU window, creating an additional auction route for long-term coal linkages for any industrial use and exports, according to an official release.The decision modifies the existing Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) Linkage Auction Policy of 2016, which restricts linkages to specified end-use…

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