In the heart of New York, amidst the brightest minds in chess, India’s own Grandmaster Koneru Humpy scripted history yet again. The 37-year-old defied all odds to clinch her second Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship, a feat previously achieved only by China’s Ju Wenjun. Humpy’s victory was more than just a title—it was a statement.
IPL: Security issues for KKR’s home game 6 April
Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) home game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 6 at Eden Gardens is expected to be rescheduled due to security concerns, as the city police have not granted clearance for the match.
Grit & determination
Beyond the technological triumphs, Williams’ journey has a profound human element.
Delhi Lt Governor Gets Relief In Defamation Case
In a major relief to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, a Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed an application of social worker Medha Patkar to examine an additional witness in her defamation case against him, terming her application “a deliberate attempt to delay the trial”.
Rumours were spread: Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence ‘well-planned’
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the violence that erupted in Nagpur “looks like a well-planned attack”.
Modi calls Mahakumbh another moment of national awakening
Terming the Mahakumbh a symbol of cultural awakening in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged continuation of traditions across generations, highlighting how the youth of India have actively participated in the 45 days event.
Retired police SI killed in NELLAI; oppn slams DMK govt
A 60-year-old retired police sub-inspector was killed by a group of unidentified men on Tuesday here, police said.
DMK MP accuses Centre of treating southern states in ‘step-motherly’ manner
Rajya Sabha DMK member Tiruchi Siva on Tuesday accused the BJP-led NDA government of treating southern states in a ‘step-motherly’ manner and punishing them for performing well on public health parameters.
PM Modi meets Ilaiyaraaja, hails him as ‘trailblazer in every sense’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met renowned musician and composer Ilaiyaraaja and said he made history by presenting his first-ever Western classical symphony, Valiant, in London a few days ago.
CM Stalin urges Jaishankar to secure release of T.N. fishermen in Sri Lankan Navy’s custody
Demanding effective diplomatic efforts to prevent further arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan authorities, Chief Minister M K Stalin urged the Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to secure the release of all the 110 fishermen who were still in custody along with their boats at the earliest.
