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Chess | FIDE releases September rating lists; R Praggnanandhaa remains India no. 1 | Chess News – The Times of India

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Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Indian Grandmaster (GM) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa continues to underline his status as one of the world’s most consistent elite players, holding steady at world number four in the September FIDE rating list. The 20-year-old, fresh off a strong showing at the Sinquefield Cup, remains the highest-ranked Indian after World…

Schools see better retention but transition to higher grades remains difficult: Report | India News – The Times of India

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Representative Image (AI-generated) India’s school education system shows visible progress but persistent gaps continue to challenge the next phase of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Enrolment in classes IX to XII, especially among boys, digital infrastructure deficits, and teacher shortages in rural areas remain serious concerns. Dropout rates, though declining, trouble states like West…

Ties looking up but key border difference remains; India says border peace insurance for ties | India News – The Times of India

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As he reiterated the significance China attaches to a dragon-elephant tango, at a time the world is seeing “once-in-a-century” transformations, President Xi Jinping made 4 suggestions from a strategic and long-term perspective to build a steady and healthy relationship in his meeting with PM Narendra Modi. These included deepening strategic communication and mutual trust, expanding…

DEI remains central in US faculty hiring despite political and regulatory pressures – Times of India

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FILE: (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times) American higher education stands at a crossroads where ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) intersect with political scrutiny and legal constraints. What was once a progressive framework for shaping inclusive campuses has evolved into a decisive criterion in faculty hiring, even as legislators and executive authorities attempt…

France returns Malagasy king’s skull, other remains to Madagascar after 128 years

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France on Tuesday returned three colonial-era skulls to Madagascar, including one believed to be that of a Malagasy king decapitated by French troops during a 19th-century massacre. The skull, believed to belong to King Toera, was handed over in the first restitution of human remains since France passed a law facilitating their return in 2023,…

First major contact since Operation Sindoor: India alerts Pakistan on possible flooding; IWT remains in abeyance | India News – Times of India

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File photo of Pakistani local residents walking on a damaged road following a cloudburst-triggered landslide and flash flood on a highway near the Chilas district, northern Pakistan, July 23, 2025. (Pic credit: AP) India has alerted Pakistan about a potential flood in Tawi River, according to a Pakistani news report that cited official sources. Even…

US consumer inflation remains unchanged; holds steady at 2.7%; core prices accelerate amid Trump’s tariffs – Times of India

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US consumer inflation held steady at 2.7% in July, but core prices rose as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs continued to influence the economy, according to data released on Tuesday.However, the figure came in slightly below the 2.8% rate predicted by analysts in a median forecast from Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal.Core…

Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Vincent Keymer remains tournament leader; Arjun Erigaisi one point behind | Chess News – Times of India

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Arjun Erigaisi in Chennai Grand Masters (Special Arrangements) German GM Vincent Keymer maintained his tournament lead at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 after drawing his Round 5 match against GM Vidit Gujrathi on Monday.Arjun Erigaisi stayed one point behind Keymer after also drawing his game against fellow Indian Pranav V.The tournament’s excitement builds as Keymer…

Ancient DNA reveals 75,000-year-old animal remains in Norway: PNAS study | – The Times of India

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A groundbreaking study published in PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) in July 2025 has revealed the discovery of 75,000-year-old animal remains in Norway, preserved deep within peat bogs near Oslo. Using advanced genetic analysis and radiocarbon dating, researchers identified fragments of Ice Age megafauna, including large herbivores like reindeer and musk ox,…

Putin remains doubtful of Trump’s ultimatum to end war, sources say

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to bow to a sanctions ultimatum expiring this Friday from U.S. President Donald Trump, and retains the goal of capturing four regions of Ukraine in their entirety, sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters. Trump has threatened to hit Russia with new sanctions and impose 100% tariffs on countries…