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…
The government has asked oil refineries to divert part of the feedstock used for cooking gas (LPG) towards petrochemical units, as industries grapple with acute raw material shortages triggered by supply disruptions amid the West Asia conflict, according to PTI.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on April 1 directed refiners to allocate a portion…
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has said that investors have shifted decisively into “greed” mode as markets are set to test a fundraising wave for giant artificial intelligence (AI) companies. When asked whether markets can support a string of massive equity offerings from the upcoming IPOs of OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX, Solomon said that there…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI Photo) Mohammad Kaif and Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI Photo) Mohammad Kaif and Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his match-winning spell against Delhi Capitals, where he rattled the top order early. Defending a target of 176, Bhuvneshwar struck…
As Tamil Nadu awaits the results for the 2026 Assembly elections on May 4, young voters could play a decisive role in shaping the outcome. Over 1.22 crore voters aged between 18 and 29 make up 21.2% of the electorate, while 14.59 lakh first-time voters have been added this year alone. The scale of Gen…
Google may be increasing the prices of YouTube Premium subscriptions in the US after more than three years. In 2022, the tech giant increased the price of the Family Plan by $5, followed by a 2023 hike in the Individual Plan. The latest revision reportedly raises prices by up to $4 per month and is…
BENGALURU: D K Shivakumar’s long-cherished ambition was realised Wednesday as he took oath as the 24th CM of Karnataka at Lok Bhavan, with his new cabinet reflecting a careful balance of caste and regional dynamics while carrying a distinct imprint of his predecessor, Siddaramaiah. Prominent Dalit face G Parameshwara was sworn in as the deputy…
Shetphal, a village in Maharashtra, is known as India’s Snake Village due to its unique coexistence with cobras. Residents have integrated snakes into their daily lives, providing them with special resting places in their homes. This practice stems from religious beliefs and a long-standing tradition of respecting these reptiles. India is a multifaceted land that…
Israel’s politics saw a major shift on Sunday as opposition leader Yair Lapid announced he would join hands with former prime minister Naftali Bennett ahead of this year’s parliamentary elections, in a move aimed at unseating current PM Benjamin Netanyahu.Lapid said the two leaders would contest the October elections on a joint list, with a…
Renault India today finally launched the next-generation Renault Duster in the Indian market at an introductory price of Rs 10.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model is built on the company’s RGMP platform and features a redesigned exterior. The SUV will compete with Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Toyota…