NEW DELHI: In a country where Magnus Carlsen’s shadow looms over every square of the chessboard, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa walked into Norway Chess 2026 and did what no Indian had managed before by lifting the title in the World No. 1’s own backyard.The 20-year-old from Chennai began the second half of the event from the bottom…
Varanasi: To end the digital network and influence of the criminals and gangs, a special campaign, ‘Operation Vajrapat,’ was conducted in all three districts of the Varanasi range under the direction of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Varanasi Range, Vaibhav Krishna.The Operation Vajrapat is aimed at ending the dominance of criminals in the digital space….
Chennai: Sigenergy, the Shanghai-based energy storage systems and solar solutions maker, is planning to invest $150mn-$200mn to establish a large-scale manufacturing facility in India, as it seeks to tap into the country’s rapidly expanding renewable energy and battery storage market.The company, which commenced its Indian operations a few months ago, is evaluating suitable locations, state-level…
Punjab Pollution Control Board officials interact with builders during an outreach session in Zirakpur on Thursday Chandigarh: The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) held an interactive session with the Builders Welfare Association in Zirakpur to sensitise developers to environmental compliance and adherence to Environmental Clearance (EC) conditions during construction.Conducted by the PPCB’s regional office, Mohali,…
A Bengaluru homemaker tragically smothered her 13-year-old daughter before taking her own life. BENGALURU: A 45-year-old homemaker smothered her minor daughter to death before committing suicide at her Immadihalli residence in Whitefield Monday. The deceased are Suvarna Chandrashekhar and her daughter Tarunya Chandrashekhar, 13.The incident came to light when Suvarna’s husband Chandrashekhar repeatedly called her…
You’ve got a solid day ahead, the sort you respect because it rewards effort. Saturn calms your mind, and Mercury helps you learn and execute. Confidence is not derived from fantasies and a sense of satisfaction that comes from knowing that you’ve fulfilled your obligations. The feeling of satisfaction will take you through your studies,…
NEW DELHI: India’s double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker on Monday said she has made key equipment changes ahead of the Asian Games and World Championships, hoping the adjustments will improve her medal prospects at the two major events.After a patchy 2025 season, Manu revealed she has switched back to her old Pardini Armi pistol for…
Panaji: Alleging that the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) has suffered a loss of over Rs 10 crore, United Goans Foundation (UGF), an NGO, has called for a probe into all the industrial plots allotted in the last few years. GIDC allotted a utility plot, reserved for common utility infrastructure, to a private steel fabrication…
Lucknow: Under the National Health Mission, 14 urban primary health centres (UPHCs) in the city have been upgraded to polyclinics to provide specialist healthcare services closer to residents.Earlier, these centres offered only basic outpatient care and lacked specialist doctors, advanced diagnostic facilities, and referral support for complex cases, officials said.The upgraded polyclinics will now offer…
Payal.DhawanLudhiana: Dehlon police have registered an FIR against three Japanese nationals and their two Indian associates on charges of cheating, theft and cyber offences following a complaint by a Ludhiana-based agricultural equipment manufacturer. The complainant has alleged that the accused misused confidential business information, attempted to patent proprietary designs in India and caused losses through…
