Indian challenger D Gukesh lost the 12th game against defending champion Ding Liren of China to allow his opponent bounce back and level the World Chess Championship match on six points each here on Monday.
Sanjay Malhotra appointed as new RBI Governor
The government on Monday appointed Sanjay Malhotra as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), fizzing out rumours on extension of term for incumbent governor Shaktikanta Das.
MEA Expresses Concern Over Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh
India raised its concerns over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, flagging “regrettable incidents of attacks on cultural, religious and diplomatic properties” as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met his counterpart here on Monday.
Modi announces 2025 ‘Young Leaders’ Dialogue’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans for a “Young Leaders’ Dialogue” in Delhi next year, aiming to involve one lakh youngsters in shaping the future of Indian politics.
Rahul takes dig at PM, Adani with mock ‘interview’ in Parliament premises
Leaders of some INDIA bloc parties on Monday protested in Parliament complex over the Adani row, with Rahul Gandhi conducting a mock ‘interview’ over the issue with Congress members wearing masks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani.
2024 set to be warmest year on record: European climate agency
The year 2024 is set to be the warmest on record and the first with an average temperature above 1.5 degrees Celsius, European climate agency Copernicus said on Monday.
Cong trashes BJP’s ‘Soros allegations’
Dismissing the BJP’s allegations of its leaders colluding with US investor George Soros, the Congress on Monday said the real conspiracy unravelling during the Parliament’s Winter session is that the government would even put at stake India’s ties with another country just to save Gautam Adani.
Tale of dryland
The alarming findings of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s (UNCCD) latest report bring into sharp focus the escalating climate crisis.
Sai Abhyankkar replaces AR Rahman in Suriya 45
Suriya’s much-anticipated project, directed by actor-filmmaker RJ Balaji, has seen a major change in its music department.
Vikram’s Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 to hit screens January
The teaser of Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2, starring Chiyaan Vikram in a power-packed role, has been released to overwhelming excitement.

