Anish Giri, Arjun Erigaisi, Vincent Keymer, and Pranav V (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: The chess capital of India is once again set to host a world-class event as the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 returns for its latest edition from August 6 to 15, featuring an expanded format, an elite lineup, and its biggest-ever prize pool…
NEW DELHI: As tensions flared between Washington and New Delhi over India’s Russian oil imports, the Indian Army on Tuesday posted a pointed reminder of history—highlighting how the United States once backed Pakistan during the 1971 war.In a social media post titled “This Day That Year – Build Up of War – 05 Aug 1971…
Shashi Tharoor (left) and Sarfaraz Khan (AP | PTI) A day after apologising to Team India for doubting their chances following their series-levelling six-run victory against England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval in London, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has highlighted key takeaways from the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy while also pointing out areas…
AI Image used for representative purpose In Dublin, another incident of assault involving a person of Indian origin has emerged, where the victim was struck twice on the head with a bottle and left bleeding, local media reported.A cab driver, who has lived in Ireland for more than 23 years and a taxi driver for…
Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) Mohammed Siraj’s match-winning heroics in the fifth Test against England not only won him widespread admiration from cricket fans across the globe but also a proud shoutout from back home. The Telangana Police took to social media to congratulate the Hyderabad-born pacer for his stellar performance in India’s stunning six-run win…
NEW DELHI: Air India has apologised for cockroaches on last Saturday’s San Francisco-Mumbai (via Kolkata) flight due to which seats of some flyers had to be changed. The aircraft, a relatively new ex-Delta Boeing 777 (VT-AEH), was “deep cleaned” during its technical halt in Kolkata and the airline will initiate “a comprehensive investigation to determine…
NEW DELHI: Delhi HC Monday denied bail to DHFL promoter Kapil Wadhawan in the alleged Rs 34,926-crore bank fraud case, observing that his “conduct during custody was not beyond reproach”.Justice Ravinder Dudeja rejected the plea, calling the alleged offence a crime not just against specific victims but against the financial system itself. CBI has accused…
NEW DELHI: Trump’s latest threat is unlikely to affect India’s decision to source crude from Moscow as long as it’s cheaper than the alternatives.“We will go solely by the interest of our consumers and opt for the best option price-wise. If Russian crude works out cheaper than what we can get from other sources, why…
Representational AI image JAMMU: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel detained a person near the International Border (IB) in Marheen area of Hiranagar in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir after detecting suspicious calls from a Pakistani number on his mobile phone.Sources said around 10:20 pm on Sunday, BSF troops observed a person sitting on the…
Shubman Gill and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Touring England is always one of the toughest assignments for any Indian captain. Swing-friendly conditions, long summers, and hostile crowds test both skill and temperament. Here’s a look at how five of India’s most successful Test captains performed on their maiden tours to England as leaders.Shubman GillOn his…
