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New Delhi: Indian chess prodigy and reigning world champion D Gukesh scored a morale-boosting win over American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura at the Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown but still endured a tough outing overall, dropping to the bottom of the standings at the end of Day 2. The 18-year-old Indian avenged his earlier loss to Nakamura in the Checkmate: USA vs India exhibition event, where the American had courted controversy for theatrically throwing his king after defeat. This time, Gukesh responded with composure and focus, registering a clean victory on the board. However, the success against Nakamura was overshadowed…

New Delhi: India is not expected to bar Pakistani athletes from entering the country for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, according to reports citing senior government officials. The decision is seen as an effort to avoid possible sanctions from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and protect India’s prospects of hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics. Officials reportedly clarified that while India maintains a firm stance against engaging Pakistan in bilateral sporting events, it will continue to abide by international obligations in multi-nation tournaments. The move comes in light of the IOC’s recent action against Indonesia, which faced sanctions…

New Delhi: India experienced an average of nearly 20 heatwave days per person in 2024, with more than six of those days directly linked to climate change, according to a new report published by The Lancet. The findings highlight how rising global temperatures are intensifying health and economic risks for millions across the country. The 2025 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report estimates that heat exposure in 2024 led to a staggering loss of 247 billion potential labour hours — equivalent to around 420 hours per person representing a 124 percent increase from the 1990s. The…

Mumbai: Air India Express is preparing for a significant fleet expansion next year, with plans to induct between 20 and 24 new aircraft in 2026. The move marks another step in the Air India Group’s broader transformation and fleet modernization strategy. Currently, Air India and Air India Express operate a combined fleet of 282 aircraft, of which 110 including Airbus A320/321, Boeing 737, and 737 MAX jets are part of the low-cost arm. The airline’s Managing Director, Aloke Singh, said that while the fleet growth plan is on track, actual deliveries will depend on Boeing’s production schedule and…

New Delhi: In a calibrated diplomatic move, India is set to skip events marking Turkey’s National Day on October 29, reflecting the continuing chill in relations between New Delhi and Ankara. According to government sources, officials have been quietly instructed to avoid participating in any Turkish National Day receptions or related celebrations. While no public announcement is expected, the decision has been coordinated across key ministries and agencies as part of a broader message underscoring India’s disapproval of Turkey’s recent conduct. Ties between the two countries have remained uneasy in recent years, largely due to Ankara’s repeated criticism…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji/Mumbai: In a major breakthrough against the underworld’s drug operations, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Danish Merchant alias Danish Chikna, a key associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, from Goa. The arrest was carried out in a late-night operation by NCB Mumbai, following specific intelligence inputs that led officers to Chikna’s hideout. According to officials, the accused has long been under the scanner for running a drug manufacturing unit in Dongri, Mumbai, as part of Dawood’s narcotics network. An NCB official stated, “Danish Merchant, also known as Danish Chikna, has been a long-time associate…

New Delhi: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday underscored that maritime security can no longer be viewed solely through the lens of threat control, but must be understood as a “dynaxic” challenge one that is both dynamic and complex. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025 in New Delhi, Admiral Tripathi said the seas have always been “humanity’s oldest highways,” shaping civilizations and driving global progress. He noted that in the present era of shifting alliances and complex challenges, nations must embrace cooperation and dialogue to ensure peace and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The…