A Ra Harikrishnan earned his third GM-norm at the La Plagne International Chess Festival in France on Friday to become the country’s 87th Grandmaster. The Chennai-based Chess professional earned...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un reaffirms Pyongyang’s ‘unconditional support’ for Russia in war against Ukraine.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has reaffirmed Pyongyang’s ‘unconditional support’ for Russia’s actions in the war against Ukraine, stating that both nations share identical views on all key strategic...
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Over 1,000 State Department Staff Laid Off Amid Trump Administration’s Federal Workforce Cuts.
In the USA, more than 1,000 State Department employees have been laid off as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce. Local media reported that...
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U.S. President Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on EU and Mexico Imports, Cites Trade Deficit as Security Threat.
U.S. President Donald Trump today imposed a 30 per cent tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union, starting on August 1. The new tariffs were announced in...
In Tennis, world No.4 Iga Swiatek was crowned Wimbledon champion tonight after a stunning 6-0, 6-0 victory over 13th seed Amanda Anisimova on Centre Court, in London. The match...
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Rozgar Mela Held Nationwide. New Recruits Receive Appointment Letters Across Multiple Locations.
In Maharashtra, the Central Railway hosted the Rozgar Mela at three major locations, including Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, marking the third time it has conducted the event in multiple...
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IMD issues orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Madhya Pradesh & East Rajasthan for next 2 days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Madhya Pradesh and East Rajasthan during the next 2 days. Talking to...
In Himachal Pradesh, due to the active monsoon, heavy clouds continue to pour rain across the state. The Meteorological Department has forecast adverse weather conditions to persist until July...
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Bihar. Opposition’s Grand Alliance Holds Meeting in Patna to Discuss Seat-Sharing Ahead of Elections.
In Bihar, a meeting of the constituent parties of the opposition Grand Alliance regarding the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections was held today at the residence of Leader of...
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Himachal Pradesh. Intermittent rainfall continues in capital Shimla and most other regions.
The monsoon remains actively persistent across Himachal Pradesh, with intermittent rainfall continuing in the capital, Shimla and most other regions. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for...