Anand starts well in Grand Chess Tour

 Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand shot into the lead at the end of three rounds of the Rapid segment in the third leg of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour

Netherlands qualify for WC

* It’s amazing, can’t describe the feeling: Bas de Leede All-rounder Bas de Leede, who produced an impressive all-round performance with his five-wicket haul and century and helped Netherlands qualify for 2023 ODI World Cup

Wagner chief Prigozhin is in Russia: Lukashenko

Belarusian President Alexandr Lukashenko on Thursday said that Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the Russian Wagner mercenary group that staged a short-lived rebellion last month, is in Russia.

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves increase to $3.5 bn

Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves is estimated at around $3.5 billion by the end of June 2023 as the country is trying to overcome its worst economic crisis, a statement from its central bank said on Thursday.

Beijing issues highest red alert for heat

Beijing on Thursday issued the highest red alert for heat as temperatures in most parts of the Chinese capital are expected to increase above 40 degrees Celsius.

Ajit Pawar has expressed confidence in PM Modi: Shinde

Amid Maharashtra political crisis, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday reacted to Ajit Pawar joining hands with BJP in the state and said that he has expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi.