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NEW DELHI Russian chess great Vladimir Kramnik has filed a defamation lawsuit against world governing body FIDE in a Swiss civil court, escalating an extraordinary dispute that has rocked the global chess community. The former world champion said he was forced to seek legal re
Packed calendar, continental Games, and Olympic pathways define a pivotal year ahead CHENNAI In sports, there is rarely a pause, and 2026 promises to be relentlessly action-packed for India. From marquee global tournaments to crucial continental Games, the year ahead will t
New Delhi The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority's (PFRDA) board has approved a framework to permit Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) to independently set up Pension Funds to manage NPS, with the objective of strengthening the pension ecosystem, it was announced
New Delhi The bilateral trade between India and the Maldives has grown more than threefold over the last eight years, with India’s exports doubling to 680 million in FY 2024–25 and imports from the Maldives taking a huge 20-fold leap to $119 million. Along with the rising flow
Maruti Suzuki capped 2025 with record vehicle exports, underscoring India’s growing manufacturing strength and global automotive footprint. MumbaiIndia’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, on Thursday announced that it exported 3.95 lakh vehicles in calendar year 2
Andhra Pradesh witnessed transformative momentum in 2025 with capital revival, mega investments, and renewed confidence in governance statewide. AmaravatiThe year 2025 emerged as a defining phase for Andhra Pradesh, marked by the resumption of long-pending capital development
Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep’s latest action thriller Mark has completed one week in theatres with a total box office collection of Rs 21.14 crore. Released on Christmas, the film opened to strong numbers but saw a steady fall during weekdays. As per industry tracker Sacnilk, M
Health Awareness Chitradurga Tuberculosis can appear anywhere and spread widely if ignored, so people must come forward for timely treatment without hesitation, said Health Education Officer B. Moogappa. He was speaking at a tuberculosis awareness program held recently at V
Mandya promotes millets through a roadshow, teaching healthy cooking, sustainable farming, and nutritional benefits to the community Mandya Promoting awareness about millets and their nutritional benefits is a responsibility for everyone, said KR Nandini, Chief Executive Of
New Delhi The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday dismissed social media claims that AI-generated images were used to secure the National Water Awards, calling them “fake and misleading.” Some posts had alleged that small pits, invitation cards, or minor water structu
New Delhi As Delhi’s air quality plunged further into the ‘severe’ category on Wednesday, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood said the government is making “serious efforts” to tackle pollution, while urging neighbouring states to cooperate in reducing harmful emissions. T
New Delhi A nationwide strike by gig workers on Wednesday has highlighted growing unrest among delivery partners working with app-based platforms, with Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadauriya calling the situation “very serious.” Organised by several gig worker unions, the prot
Chennai The AIADMK on Wednesday strongly condemned a brutal assault on a migrant worker from Odisha in Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu, blaming the DMK government for rising drug abuse and lawlessness in the state. AIADMK founder and former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam described t
Banerjee criticized SIR as a “massive scam,” threatening EC gherao, citing AI errors causing deaths and hardships for elderly New Delhi The political temperature rose on Wednesday as Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata B
KSRTC Political Dispute Thiruvananthapuram The controversy over city e-buses in Thiruvananthapuram intensified on Wednesday, as Kerala Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar responded to Mayor V.V. Rajesh’s allegations about the deployment of buses outside city limits. The
Putin claims the buffer zone protects Russia from Ukrainian attacks, while Kyiv accuses him of using it for deeper incursions Moscow Russia’s top general, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, said on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin has ordered the expansion
Rising operational estimates raise doubts over AIFF budget viability for delayed ISL season Bengaluru Concerns over the financial feasibility of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season have intensified after preliminary cost estimates for hosting part of the tournamen
Mumbai Australian all-rounders Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland have withdrawn from the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), citing personal reasons, prompting their franchises to announce replacements ahead of the tournament beginning next month. Royal C
