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The Taliban has prohibited chess in Afghanistan. The ministry of promotion of virtue and prevention of vice claims chess is forbidden under their Islamic law interpretation. The Afghanistan Chess Federation is dissolved. Sports ministry officials confirm the suspension of chess activities. This ban adds to increasing restrictions on cultural and sporting events since 2021. Afghan chess players' appeals to continue playing were rejected.

Amidst ongoing India-Pakistan tensions disrupting Kashmir tourism, hill stations like Patnitop and Batote in Jammu's Udhampur district are experiencing a surge in visitors. Following the Pahalgam attack, tourists are now opting for these safer, calmer destinations in Jammu. A Gujarat tourist, Kiran Patel, cut short her Kashmir trip due to restrictions and found Patnitop safe.

He made the announcement after inaugurating Ninasam theatre festival at Heggodu on May 11

India has released names of Pakistani officials who attended the funeral of LeT terrorist Abdul Rauf, killed during 'Operation Sindoor,' which targeted terror facilities in PoK and Pakistan. Senior military officials and the Punjab Inspector General were present. Indian forces eliminated key terrorists, including Khalid Abu Akasha, linked to arms trafficking.

“The night remained largely peaceful across Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the International border,” the Army said

Sergeant Surendra Kumar Moga, a medical assistant, was killed in a Pakistani strike in Udhampur, prompting a massive outpouring of grief in his village. Thousands lined the streets to pay their respects as his body was transported for cremation. His daughter vowed to join the army to avenge his death, highlighting the family's ultimate sacrifice. Prominent politicians attended the funeral.

Aap Sabki Awaz (Rashtriya) by former IAS officer R.C.P. Singh, Inquilab Party (IIP) by former Congress leader I.P. Gupta and Hind Sena Party by former IPS officer Shivdeep Wamanrao Lande may queer the pitch for the big players

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on India-Pakistan ceasefire and US-China trade deal progress. Both indices rallied over 3% cheered by domestic stability and favourable global news.

Venugopal Mullacheri, an Indian expat from Kasaragod, Kerala, has won USD 1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw after 15 years of participation. The 52-year-old IT specialist, residing in Ajman, purchased the winning ticket at Dubai International Airport while returning from his hometown. Overjoyed by the win, Mullacheri expressed his relief and gratitude to Dubai Duty Free

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and former Foreign Secretary Nirupama Menon expressed their support for Mr. Misri

In Rewa district, Rajnish Mishra murdered his friend Abhishek Tripathi over a money dispute. Mishra, with accomplices, filmed the gruesome act in Bhokri forests. The video was sent to Tripathi's family, who alerted the police. Rajkumar, who filmed the murder, was arrested first. Later, Rajnish and Adarsh Mishra were also apprehended. All three are now in jail

What is the ‘Vruthi’ campaign? How has waste increased in Kerala society? Is this campaign different from the Swachh Bharat Mission? Are decentralised waste management systems better than centralised ones?

Four children and nine women died in the road accident that happened late Sunday (May 11, 2025) night near Saragaon on Raipur-Balodabazar road in Raipur district

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting; DGMOs talks set for evening

Mr. Nageswara Rao was in the city to participate as chief guest in the Visakhapatnam district’s 25th ‘Maha Sabhalu’ on Sunday

The 12-day Saraswati Pushkaralu will begin on May 15 at Triveni Sangamam near Kaleshwaram, where the Godavari, Pranahita, and the invisible Saraswati rivers converge