Aarav Dengla becomes India’s 93rd Grandmaster (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: “Chess is war over the board.” The line, often attributed to former World Champion Bobby Fischer, has long defined the brutality of the 64 squares. For some, the game is a battlefield. For others, it is an escape from reality.For India’s 93rd Grandmaster (GM), Aarav…
The Supreme Court has permitted two MBBS students, whose Scheduled Tribe certificates were declared invalid, to retain their medical degrees while directing them to pay Rs 10 lakh each as compensation. The ruling brings into focus the uneasy intersection of admission fraud, public interest, and India’s chronic shortage of doctors.The decision, reported by Medical Dialogues,…
Ali Khamenei (File photo) For years, Israeli intelligence quietly tracked the movements of Iran’s most powerful man — Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Now, in one of the most dramatic military operations in recent history, Iran’s Supreme Leader of more than three decades has been killed in coordinated US-Israeli strikes. The mission was ambitious, long in the making…
In a rare cross-border strike, Indian forces occupied a substantial portion of the Tharparkar district in the Sindh province of West Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. Its architect, Lt. Col. Bhawani Singh, established an Indian control of approximately 13,000 sq km of Sindh, including towns like Chachro, Virawah, and Nagarparkar. This territory remained under…
Imagine this situation: A simple Thai wedding ceremony where one bride says “I do” to two grooms. This is not some scandalous drama, but a heartfelt wedding ceremony that is blessed by their family and friends. That’s exactly what 37-year-old Duangduan Ketsaro did on February 28, 2026, in Thailand’s Prakhon Chai district, as per reports….
You may feel restless, and yes, a bit lazy too. That mix is annoying, but it’s also a signal, your mind wants movement, your body wants comfort, and you’ve got to bring them onto the same page.Mercury gives you rising confidence as the day moves. Morning may drag, but once you start, you won’t stop…
Dubai has always been the Gulf’s glittering safe haven amid endless Middle East turmoil — a dazzling hub of glamour, grandeur, towering skyscrapers, and a skyline that pierces the clouds. But recent shocks raise a stark question: Is the “Pearl of the Gulf” truly secure anymore?The city — drawing millions of tourists yearly — now…
India, grouped with Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei, face a daunting task at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. (Image: AIFF Media) NEW DELHI: In 2022, India was chosen to host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 1980. The euphoria of playing in front of home fans was overshadowed…
The Group D Admit Card 2026 for the 1st State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025 has been made available by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on its official website. The Group D examination will be held on March 8, 2026, and candidates must download their admit cards online from the WBSSC portal.The WBSSC…
Dubai, Sharjah police issue stern Fireworks law warnings as crackdowns intensify / Image: AI The United Arab Emirates is taking a firm stance against the illegal possession, use and trade of fireworks, warning residents that violations could lead to a minimum Dh100,000 fine and at least one year in jail under federal law. Authorities are…