R Praggnanandhaa is Norway Chess 2026 champion (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, what have you done?Just this Thursday, Norway’s national football team came up with an avant-garde Viking-themed photoshoot with their squad destined for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. With superstars like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard donning the…
Delhi Capitals’ playoff hopes are in dire straits after an eight-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. A batting collapse against KKR’s spinners, coupled with a poor Net Run Rate, has pushed DC to eighth place. They now need to win all three remaining matches to have any chance of qualification, facing a must-win scenario in…
Civil Lines is a prestigious and desirable locality known for its organised layout and premium residential environment. It offers proximity to commercial centres, educational institutions, and essential services. The area’s established reputation, combined with steady property demand, makes it a reliable choice for both end-users and investors. Ludhiana’s real estate market reflects a blend of…
NEW DELHI: Jindal Steel International is seeking clarity from German authorities, with the proposed deal to acquire Thyssenkrupp Steel facing delays over pension-related issues, persons aware of the matter said. The talks remain active and the deal has not been abandoned, though certain legal and operational matters are yet to be resolved. Pension liabilities remain…
NEW DELHI: Seventeen foreign nationals were among the 21 people who lost their lives in the fire that swept through a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. Most of the victims were reportedly from Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Bangladesh, officials said.Police officials told PTI that the hotel had permission to operate only six rooms…
India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad has earned a return to the India A setup after being drafted into the squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka. The right-hander comes in as a replacement for Riyan Parag, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and will now undergo rehabilitation under…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slammed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for not backing him amid his ongoing faceoff with the Pope.In an interview with Corriere della Sera, Trump said, “I thought she had courage, I was wrong.”When asked whether he has the same relationship with Meloni as before, Trump said, “No, no. It…
Sonam Wangchuk (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday doubled down on his support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and rejected Ladakh lieutenant governor VK Saxena’s claim that he was unsure about the online movement’s origins. Wangchuk also questioned the LG’s public portrayal of their recent meeting, saying the tone of Saxena’s…
Value 360 Communications Limited will open its initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on May 4 with the public issue closing on May 6, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the company. The company plans to raise up to Rs 41.69 crore through the SME issue, which will be listed on NSE Emerge.The…
A video of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee from the sets of his show Bholebaba Paar Karega is circulating on social media following news of his untimely death at 43. Rahul reportedly drowned at Talsari beach in Odisha during the shoot. The now-viral clip shows Rahul preparing for a shot with a female co-actor near…