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New Delhi: Bodhana Sivanandan has made chess history by becoming the youngest female International Master (IM) at just 11 years old, breaking a record that had stood for 38 years and was set by Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar. The Indian-origin English player, who comes from Harrow in north London, secured the prestigious title following a strong performance at the European Women’s Chess Club Cup 2026. Her achievement also places her among the 10 youngest players ever to earn the open International Master title. Representing She Plays to Win Lionesses, Sivanandan scored 5.5 points from seven games on the top…

New Delhi: India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes bowlers should not be viewed as victims in modern T20 cricket, arguing that they have the ability to dictate terms despite the growing dominance of aggressive batting. The experienced fast bowler said the evolving nature of the format, particularly the introduction of the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has encouraged batters to attack from the very first delivery. However, he believes bowlers can still influence the outcome by using their skills, plans and tactical awareness. Bhuvneshwar made history in April by becoming the first fast bowler and only the…

New Delhi: India ended its Asian Para Games campaign with a record 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze, following a remarkable final day on Friday. The performance surpassed the country’s previous best of 108 medals, achieved at the 2023 Hangzhou Games, despite India fielding a much smaller contingent this time. The 168 member Indian contingent secured nine gold medals on the final day, its highest single day tally of the competition. India finished fourth in the standings, although the final position remained subject to the outcome of Saturday’s remaining events. Athletics emerged as India’s biggest medal…

It will bring together established maestros and talented artistes for a two-day celebration of Indian classical music and dance. The festival will continue tomorrow, 25 October 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with free entry for all music lovers and the public. Organised by Pt. Prabhakar Chari Pratishthan and Swar Sanskruti Music Academy (SSMA), in association with Kala Academy, Goa, and the Directorate of Art & Culture, Goa, the Sammelan pays tribute to the legacy of the late Pt. Prabhakar Chari, a respected tabla player, academician and musicologist who made significant contributions to Goa’s musical heritage. The festival features…

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 33 year old man from Mumbai over suspected links with the banned terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and allegedly provocative social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The accused, Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar, a resident of Mahim, was apprehended near Mahim Metro Station following a tip off. He reportedly worked as a Rapido driver and sold perfumes. According to investigators, Akhtar allegedly used social media platforms to circulate radical content, promote religious hostility and share audio recordings attributed to JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar. The material reportedly included content…

New Delhi: Security was tightened at Jamia Millia Islamia after slogans including “Free Kashmir” and “Free Sharjeel Imam” were found written on walls inside the university campus, triggering controversy amid an ongoing student agitation demanding the restoration of the elected students’ union. The walls also carried slogans targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the university’s Vice Chancellor. The ABVP objected to the graffiti and demanded action against those responsible. Police personnel were deployed outside the campus as a precautionary measure, while security checks were intensified inside the university. Students were checked before being…

New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has challenged Europe’s climate policies, arguing that developed economies bear greater responsibility for the climate crisis and should not impose additional financial burdens on developing countries through trade measures. Speaking during a question and answer session at the Berlin Global Dialogue 2026 on Friday, Goyal questioned the historical contribution of developed nations to global carbon emissions and criticised Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and high import duties on steel. During the discussion, Goyal challenged the suggestion that all countries shared equal responsibility for the climate crisis. He pointed to India’s…