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How Magnus Carlsen's 'perfect tournament' came into being

Times of India - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 05:33
Freestyle Chess, created by German entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner and endorsed by Magnus Carlsen, introduces excitement into chess with randomised starting positions and faster gameplay. The tournament has quickly gained traction among top players worldwide, offering a Grand Slam-style point system and open qualifiers. Carlsen’s vision aims to revolutionize and popularize the game globally.
Categories: National News

National Commission for Women summons Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina, others over controversial remark

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 05:27
“I condemn the language used (in the show). The NCW is very serious about the matter. We have written to the IT ministry in this regard. There is a need to regulate content on such platforms,” NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar said
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'Handing on a silver platter': How Trump's suspension of USAID helps China

Times of India - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 05:22
US President Trump's suspension of USAID funding has disrupted global humanitarian and development efforts, opening doors for China to increase its influence in aid-dependent regions. The freeze has stalled projects and worsened crises, with China stepping in to fill the gap left by the US.
Categories: National News

HAL assures delivery of Tejas to IAF, says technical issues resolved

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 05:20
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Chairman’s response came amid reports of Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal AP Singh expressing some concerns over the alleged delay in delivery of Tejas to the IAF in a purported video
Categories: National News

'Haven't fled, am in my constituency': AAP MLA Amanatullah as police intensify hunt

Times of India - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 05:06
Delhi Police have launched a search operation for AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, accused of leading an attack on police and aiding an escape in Jamia Nagar. An FIR includes charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. Both Khan and the escapee, Shavez Khan, remain untraceable as police continue their investigations.
Categories: National News

Ayodhya Ram temple head priest Mahant Satyendra Das passes away

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 05:05
85-year-old Mahant Satyendra Das was admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences earlier this month after he suffered brain stroke
Categories: National News

Trump administration prioritising relations with India: former White House official

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:56
Lisa Curtis says it will be necessary “to try to reach a trade deal,” ahead of Trump-Modi meeting coming against the backdrop of the Trump administration’s tariff announcements
Categories: National News

'Terrorists may attack aircraft': Cops received warning ahead of PM Modi's US visit

Times of India - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:48
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft received a terror threat ahead of his US visit, as reported by Mumbai Police. The call warning of a potential attack was made to the police control room on February 11, prompting an investigation. This is not the first such threat received, with a similar threat issued in December last year.
Categories: National News

Maharashtra government to set up 10 malls for Lakhpati Didis: Fadnavis

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:42
The government aims to reach 25 lakhs of Lakpati Didis, says Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
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PM Modi meets Sundar Pichai in France, discusses 'India’s digital transformation’

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:37
PM Modi said that AI is changing the polity, economy, security and society and is ‘writing the code for humanity in this century’
Categories: National News

Trinamool MPs mount attack on Congress, its INDIA bloc ally hits back

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:20
Azad, Roy accuse Cong. of ‘backstabbingallies’;grand old party says some regional outfits in panic
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Seven GBS suspected deaths reported, total GBS cases reach 197

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:17
Among the total 197 patients, 104 have been discharged, 50 are in ICU, and 20 are on ventilators, as per the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme data by the Public Health Department
Categories: National News

Sharad Pawar offers rare applause for Eknath Shinde for bridging political divides

Times of India - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:10
Veteran politician Sharad Pawar praised deputy CM Eknath Shinde for his efforts in bridging political divides and leading inclusive governance. Shinde was honored with the Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Award for his decisive leadership and commitment to Maharashtra's development.
Categories: National News

BJP MP demands security for Partha Chatterjee, calls for abolition of SSC

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:09
I have received information from reliable sources that when the case is about to reach its conclusion, TMC is trying to remove Partha Chatterjee permanently and silence him for good, says Senior BJP MP Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato
Categories: National News

A monarch’s tomb, a Delhi’s shame: The neglect of Bahlul Lodhi’s resting place

Times of India - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:00
Bahlul Lodhi's tomb in Chirag Dilli, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, is suffering from urban encroachment and misuse. Despite repairs, parts of the structure have deteriorated. The site is filled with garbage and is used for smoking and drinking. The ASI board warning against misuse has ironically turned into a cycle stand.
Categories: National News

Anna Hazare kept mum on 'irregularities' under BJP rule: Sanjay Raut

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 03:43
Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia made Anna (Hazare) a mahatma, says Sanjay Raut
Categories: National News

Andhra Pradesh’s education system should become a model for the nation, says School Education Director

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 03:35
There is no dearth of talented students in the State, and with the right support, they can go on to achieve remarkable results, he says
Categories: National News

Bengaluru’s parking woes: How encroachments and violations are choking the city

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 03:30
Without a clear policy in place on parking vehicles, cars and other four-wheelers occupy roadsides and pavements across the city, making them narrow and unsafe for both pedestrians and residents
Categories: National News

Tribal outfits protest A.P. Speaker’s remarks on ‘amending’ 1/70 Act

Hindu - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 03:20
Tribal organisations accused the State government of planning to hand over tribal resources to private individuals and demanded that Ayyanna Patrudu retract his statement immediately; Collector allays their fears of any changes to the Act
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