D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa (Tata Steel Chess Tournament Photo) NEW DELHI: The penultimate round of the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 on Saturday witnessed a series of impressive results for the Indian contingent in Wijk aan Zee.In a commanding performance, R Praggnanandhaa secured his sixth win of the tournament, defeating Serbia’s Alexey Sarana…
NEW DELHI: To encourage states to think innovatively for sustainable urbanisation and redevelopment in existing cities, the govt on Saturday announced setting up of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) of Rs 1 lakh crore. The grant for states will be utilised for 25% cost of projects that cities take up. The remaining 75% would be…
For years, Canada has remained one of the top destinations for higher education and employment among international students, especially Indians. However, in recent years, the country has witnessed an unprecedented surge in international student enrollments, placing immense pressure on its education and immigration systems. This has prompted Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to introduce…
(Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Jannik Sinner threw in a daring drop shot at match point, it came off his forehand side and was shaped with underspin. Alexander Zverev picked it up and didn’t place it too poorly, but Sinner stepped in and swung through the court to close out the Australian Open final. After…
Jannik Sinner will meet Alexander Zverev for the men’s singles title at the Australian Open in Melbourne, after the Italian defeated Ben Shelton in the second semifinal on Friday. Sinner secured a straight-sets win, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2, 6-2, to move into the title match, which will be played on Sunday. Go Beyond The Boundary with…
NEW DELHI: Railways has set up a high-level inquiry committee headed by principal chief safety officer (PCSO) into Jalgaon train tragedy terming it an “unusual incident” of run over. Sources said since this was an incident outside the train and not a technical matter, a probe by Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) won’t be required.The…
A rare and powerful snowstorm has blanketed most of the Gulf Coast in the United States, bringing record-breaking snowfall to regions unaccustomed to extreme winter weather. From Texas to Florida, the storm has disrupted daily life, with some areas experiencing their heaviest snow in over 130 years. Florida saw a historic snowfall with Milton, north…
The District Magistrate of Patna, Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh, has extended the winter break for all students in classes up to 8 in Patna district. All educational institutions, including government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centers, will remain closed until January 18, 2025. The District Magistrate made the announcement on his official X (formerly…
Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who has recently been in the limelight due to his rumored separation from wife Dhanashree Verma, made headlines again with his appearance on the sets of Bigg Boss 18. Chahal was joined by fellow Punjab Kings teammates Shreyas Iyer and Shashank Singh, sparking excitement among fans about their potential participation in…
The third season of the International League T20 (ILT20) is all set to begin on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium. The tournament opener will feature the Dubai Capitals taking on the defending champions MI Emirates, with the match scheduled to start at 7:15 PM local time. The month-long tournament, running from…