World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura questions FIDE’s safety protocols (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The year was 2015. At 55, veteran Grandmaster (GM) Pravin Thipsay hadn’t won any chess tournament in four years. He arrived at the inaugural Dr. Hegdewar Open in Delhi hoping to break the hex, but by the fifth round, he…
Environmental crime is a global problem of enormous scale. It causes immense harm to nature and people, while investigative efforts lag far behind. 07. April 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read 07. April 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read Illegal logging in Indonesia’s forests – environmental crime is a growing problem. (IMAGO /…
CA Final exams to be held twice a year from May 2026 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a major revision in the frequency of the Chartered Accountants (CA) Final Examination, stating that the test will be conducted twice a year instead of three times, beginning with the May 2026 examination…
Government e-Marketplace GeM is a dedicated e-Market service platform, a National public procurement portal, governed by Government of India for marketing different goods and services. State-run public procurement platform Govt e-Marketplace (GeM) recorded a 7.4% decline in transactions in FY26, with gross merchandise value (GMV) at Rs 5 lakh crore, compared with Rs 5.4 lakh…
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In a pivotal court session, rapper Lil Nas X might see his charges evaporate. The presiding judge remarked on the atypical nature of his actions during last year’s public incident. Should he successfully adhere to a required mental health treatment plan, the charges related to assault and resisting arrest could be wiped clean. Last year,…
Shreyas Iyer’s sister trolls KKR after washout (PTI photo and screen grab) A light-hearted moment off the field grabbed attention even as rain had the final say in the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on Monday. Soon after the match was abandoned, Shresta Iyer, sister of PBKS skipper Shreyas…
Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested at Sydney airport in relation to alleged war crimes. The Australian federal police and the Office of the Special Investigator announced details of the investigation in Sydney on Tuesday. They said Roberts-Smith was expected to be charged with “five counts of war crime – murder”….
Oil prices extended their rally on Tuesday amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as markets remained cautious ahead of Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures increased by 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel at 1202 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose…
The Indian Navy has commissioned two new warships including a ballistic missile submarine while construction continues on a new patrol vessel for the Belgian Navy. Development is underway in Russia on a new type of salvage vessel. Lastly, a contract has been awarded calling for the construction of an additional frigate for the French Navy….
