R Vaishali won the FIDE Grand Swiss for second edition running. (Image: FIDE) NEW DELHI: Grandmaster R Vaishali became the third Indian – after Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy – to qualify for the Women’s Candidates tournament 2026 on Monday, having won the Women’s Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for the second time in a…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday clashed with an Australian journalist after being questioned about his personal business dealings while serving as the POTUS. Trump accused the journalist of “hurting Australia” and warning he would “complain” about him to Anthony Albanese.The tense exchange took place on the White House lawn as Trump prepared to depart…
NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, celebrities across the country shared their personal anecdotes regarding their experiences with the PM. This includes Union home minister Amit Shah, Viswanathan Anand, actor R Madhavan, cricketer Mohammed Siraj, business person Uday Kotak among others.Their experiences with Modi span both his tenure as prime…
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 96.73, higher by 0.11%. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 28 paise to 87.81 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (September 17, 2025), tracking the broad decline in the greenback amid hopes of a…
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a US-based Khalistani group, has threatened to “siege” the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, Canada, after New Delhi and Ottawa have resumed diplomatic ties. The separatist outfit announced it would take over the consulate on Thursday, September 18, and urged Indians and Indo-Canadians to stay away from the premises.The group also released…
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump touched down in London on Tuesday for a historic second state visit to the United Kingdom, marked by royal pageantry, trade deals and political controversy.Trump, who will be hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, described the monarch as “an elegant gentleman” who…
The weighing scale can sometimes feel like a mystery box. Step on it in the morning and the number looks lighter, but by evening, it might suddenly jump up. Does that mean fat has appeared overnight? Not really. The body carries water, food, and hormones that can shift weight within hours. Knowing the best time…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1) A particular philosophy or belief can be an enlightening experience for you to evolve further. Today, you might find yourself drawn to books, conversations, or even sudden revelations that challenge your current way of thinking….
Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer Tyler Robinson Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, allegedly confessed to his romantic partner in a series of text messages that prosecutors say reveal his planning, motive and fears in the aftermath of the shooting. The exchanges, released in court documents, show Robinson grappling with what…
NEW DELHI: Expressing deep concern about the recent attacks in Doha and their impact on the security situation in the region, India unequivocally condemned the violation of the sovereignty of Qatar at an urgent debate in UN Human Rights Council on the Israel military aggression. PM Modi too had earlier condemned the attacks on Qatar.“Such…
