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Mumbai, October 21: British chess prodigy of Indian origin, Bodhana Sivanandan, has achieved yet another remarkable feat, becoming one of the youngest players ever to defeat a former world champion. The youngster accomplished this during the European Club Cup in Greece. The 10-year-old from North London pulled off a stunning result on Sunday by defeating Ukraine's former Women's champion, Grandmaster Mariya Muzychuk, at the European Club Cup in Rhodes, Greece. Born in London in 2015 to parents w ...Read More >
Kakinada: The Andhra Pradesh social welfare residential girls high school and junior college is competing with corporate colleges in providing best education in advanced technology methods. Its students, along with their studies, are also engaged in cleaning the surroundings, thereby bagging the Swachch state award. The school provides education to girls from Class V to X and Intermediate with full-fledged teaching faculty and good discipline. All the students hail from rural backgrounds and f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) A court in Antwerp on Friday cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, noting that his arrest by the Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, officials in the know of the development said. The order has come as a strong validation for India's case seeking his extradition, with Choksi having the option of appealing against the decision in a superior court in Belgium, they said. "The order has come in our favour. The court has termed his arres ...Read More >
The trio will join Global Chess League Season 3 as ambassadors, set to take place at Mumbai's Royal Opera House from December 13-24. Argentina's 12-year-old prodigy, Faustino Oro, famously dubbed the "Messi of Chess," triumphed in the Prodigy (U21) category of the GCL Contenders 2025 Knockout Challengers Round, alongside GM Jose Martinez (Male) and WGM Mai Narva (Female). This trio will now act as official ambassadors for Season 3 of the Global Chess League (GCL), a collaboration between Tech M ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Oct 16: Argentina's 12-year-old sensation Faustino Oro won the Prodigy U21 category while GM Jose Martinez and WGM Mai Narva were crowned the men's and women's champions respectively at the GCL Contenders Knockout Challengers Round here.The trio will now serve as official ambassadors during third season of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, scheduled to be held in Mumbai from December 13 to 24, 2025. Oro, fondly known as the "Messi of Chess," ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15: Ahmedabad was on Wednesday recommended as the proposed host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games by Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board, paving the way for the big event's return to India after two decades and bolstering its ambition to be an Olympic host in 2036. A final decision, which now seems a mere formality, will be taken on November 26 at the body's General Assembly in Glasgow after the recommendation is sent to the full membership of Commonwealth Sport. India had hosted th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The initiative comes from the organisers of the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, and the official World Championship status agreement was signed with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in early October. The vision of the Total Chess World Championship Tour is to find the player who best masters the disciplines Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz combined. Fast Classic is an innovation of classical chess, featuring a time limit as short as 45 minutes plus ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader VK Malhotra terming him as a tireless karyakarta and instituion builder whose life was dedicated to relentless hard work, determination and service. Malhotra who passed away in New Delhi on September 30 at the age of 93 was the first president of Delhi State BJP. A few days ago, we lost one of our senior-most leaders, Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra Ji. He lived a long and accomplish ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Wednesday paid tribute to senior BJP leader and first Delhi BJP president Vijay Kumar Malhotra, asserting that he was a "Born patriot". A five-time Member of Parliament and a two-time MLA from Delhi, Vijay Kumar Malhotra, passed away at the age of 93 at AIIMS, New Delhi, on the morning of September 30. Speaking to ANI, Kumar emphasised that Malhotra was a disciplined person and society should learn in ...Read More >
New Delhi: Harvard University economist Kenneth Rogoff on Wednesday said the high tariffs on several countries, including India, and the steep H-1B visa fee hike imposed by the Trump administration will hold back the US economic growth. US President Donald Trump's decision to increase the application fee for H-1B visas is expected to impact Indian nationals, who accounted for almost 70 per cent of all such visas issued in the last few years. "The new visa rules were done in a very haphazard ma ...Read More >
The Sports Ministry on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) began the process of inviting applications for this year's National Sports Awards with October 28 being the last date of submission. The awards are given annually by the President of India to recognise and reward excellence in sports but the date of the ceremony, which is held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, is not yet out. Once again, sportspersons penalised for doping violations would only be eligible if their ban period is over. "The achieveme ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 30 (PTI) American Gambits head coach Srinath Narayanan says Arjun Erigaisi would have made for a great combination with iconic Hikaru Nakamura but after losing out the bidding battle to grab the top Indian player, they will now rework their strategy ahead of Global Chess League (GCL). The third edition of the GCL will be played here from December 13 to 24. The previous two events were held in the UAE and London. "I have a personal connection with Arjun. Hikaru (Nakamura) rates him ...Read More >
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa played out a second draw against France's Maxime Vachier-Lagrave during their semifinal tie of the Grand Chess Tour Finals in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday. The result leaves both players tied on 6-6 after the first classical game on Monday also ended in a draw. In contrast to the first game, both players went for a safer approach, and the match was over in 21 moves. "I just wanted to play normal chess. If there's a fight, I will fight, and if I don't get a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30(ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday paid tribute to senior party leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, describing him as one of the pillars of the BJP who nurtured and strengthened the party, and said that his demise is a loss that perhaps even time may never be able to compensate for fully. After paying her last respects to the late leader at his residence in Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj said, 'Vijay Kumar Malhotra was one of those pillars of the BJP ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Tuesday expressed his condolences on the passing away of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, describing him as a 'towering figure' in Delhi's political landscape. https://x.com/LtGovDelhi/status/1972897419273617912 In a post on X, the LG wrote, "Deepest condolences on the passing away of Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra ji. A towering figure in Delhi's political landscape, Shri Ma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30(ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday paid tribute to senior party leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, describing him as one of the pillars of the BJP who nurtured and strengthened the party, and said that his demise is a loss that perhaps even time may never be able to compensate for fully. After paying her last respects to the late leader at his residence in Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj said, "Vijay Kumar Malhotra was one of those pillars of the BJP ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mourned the death of senior BJP leader and first Delhi BJP president Vijay Kumar Malhotra, saying he "played a vital role" in strengthening the party in the National Capital. Malhotra, who was 93, passed away in New Delhi earlier in the day. His mortal remains have also been brought to his residence. "Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra Ji distinguished himself as an outstanding leader, who had a very good understanding of pe ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Following an eventful outing at the Global Chess League Season 3 draft in Mumbai, American Gambits head coach GM Srinath Narayanan and co-owner Prachura PP shared insights on their draft strategy, highlighting their pursuit of GM Arjun Erigaisi and the X-factor prodigy, Volodar Murzin, ahead of the new season, scheduled to take place in India later this year. Having retained Icon player Hikaru Nakamura and Superstar Women player Bibisara Assaubayeva, American Gambits made key acquisiti ...Read More >
Guntur: Chess develops strategic thinking, discipline, and decision-making ability. It teaches humility and respect even in defeat. "It was our nation that introduced this game to the world," said Dr Pemmasani Chandra Shekhar, Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications. The 62nd National Chess Championship was inaugurated at Vignan's University, Vadlamudi, Chebrolu mandal in Guntur district on Friday under the auspices of the Andhra Chess Association, a unit of the All Indi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 26: Top Indian Grandmasters, world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, will represent PBG Alaskan Knights in the upcoming Global Chess League after the duo was snapped up in a high-stakes player draft by the franchise for the third edition of the lucrative event, here on Friday. A joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, the third edition of GCL featuring six teams will be held here from December 13 to 24. The 'Icon round' set the ball rolling as Alpine SG Pipers snapped up Am ...Read More >
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand remains with the Ganges Grandmasters. IMAGE: Apart from D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, PBG Alaskan Knights have Leinier Dominguez, Sara Khadem, Kateryna Lagno, and Daniel Dardha in their ranks for the upcoming Global Chess League 3. Photograph: Tech Mahindra Global Chess League/X Top Indian Grandmasters, world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, will represent PBG Alaskan Knights in the upcoming Global Chess League after the duo was snapped up in a h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article written by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, on how 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas' is visible in daily realities - electricity is no longer a luxury, welfare is delivered directly, and infrastructure is planned with digital coordination. Responding to a post by Mandaviya on X, PM Modi said, "In this article, Union Minister Shri @mansukhmandviya writes that 'Sabka Saath, Sabk ...Read More >
Samarkand: Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali won the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss for the second time in a row and made it to the women's Candidates tournament after a hard-fought draw against former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the 11th and final round here on Monday. Russian Kateryna Lagno played out a draw fairly quickly with Ulviyya Fataliyeva of Azerbaijan to end at the top of the table, along with Vaishali, on eight points out of a possible 11. Lagno became the other qualifier for the C ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday commended R. Vaishali, who has once again become the champion at the FIDE Grand Swiss -- one of the most prestigious events in the chess calendar. In a social media post, Mr. Stalin congratulated Ms. Vaishali on her defending her title with composure and brilliance, securing her place in the prestigious women candidates tournament. "This victory is not just a personal milestone but a celebration for Che ...Read More >
India has lately been a force in Chess. They have secured multiple chess titles in the recent past with the likes of D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh making their marks. As of 2025, India has 90 grandmasters and the number is steadily growing. India has competed strongly with the likes of China in Chess in the recent past as well. Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy featured in the Women's Chess World Cup final, making it an all-Indian affair and Divya won the title, qualifying for the FID ...Read More >
Minister Nara Lokesh's son Devaansh earned a place in theWorld Book of Records (WBR) for being the 'Fastest Checkmate Solver (chess) - 175 Puzzles'. The award was presented to him at the WBR Awards 2025 ceremony at the Westminster Hall in London on Saturday (September 13). According to a press release, Devaansh solved 175 progressively challenging checkmate puzzles taken from the renowned 'Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games', compiled by Hungarian chess teacher and master coach Laszlo ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Ten-year-old chess prodigy Nara Devaansh, son of AP Education minister N. Lokesh, on Saturday received the prestigious World Book of Records Awards 2025 at a ceremony held in the Westminster Hall of London for setting a world record by becoming the "Fastest Checkmate Solver - 175 Puzzles." In a milestone achievement at the "Checkmate Marathon" last year, Devaansh solved 175 progressively challenging checkmate puzzles taken from the renowned László Polgár's compilation - 5,334 Proble ...Read More >
New Delhi: The leg was shaking in a nervous frenzy, deep breaths were being taken, the fingers were going through his hair, the neck was being massaged but reigning world champion D Gukesh knew that he had blundered to his third defeat in a row at the Grand Swiss chess tournament on Thursday. A day later he was held to a 102-move draw by Divya Deshmukh. The drawn-out endgame saw the world champion (Elo rating 2767) fail to get a decisive advantage over his 2478-rated opponent. There are times ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, aiming to promote e-sports and online social games, while outlawing online money gaming. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha earlier today. The Bill was brought in to encourage e-sports and online social games while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services, advertisements, and financial transactions related to them. The Bill seeks to completely ban on offering, ope ...Read More >
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