Arjun Erigaisi’s victory over USA’s Leinier Dominguez Perez has positioned India on the brink of winning its first gold in the Open section of the 45th Chess Olympiad. With a lead of 19 points, India is ahead of China, who have 17 points. In the women’s section, India and Kazakhstan are tied at 17...
Read MorePresident Joe Biden reassured the Quad alliance’s future beyond US elections during a meeting with PM Modi, Australian PM Albanese, and Japanese PM Kishida. India will host the Quad Summit in 2025. Biden announced new initiatives for maritime technology and coast guard collaboration to enhance security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Read MoreDuring the Quad summit, US President Joe Biden was overheard via a hot mic discussing China’s aggressive behavior and Xi Jinping’s domestic focus. Although China wasn’t directly mentioned in the joint statement, it highlighted concerns over the East and South China Seas. Efforts to reduce tensions with China were also noted.
Read MoreSana Sayyad will soon become a mother. The actress and her husband Imaad Shamsi are expecting their first child.
Read MoreIndia triumphed with a massive 280-run win over Bangladesh in Chennai, enhancing their lead in the World Test Championship standings. Ravichandran Ashwin excelled with both bat and ball, while Rishabh Pant marked his Test return with an emotional century. The victory sets a strong tone for India’s home stretch in the WTC cycle.
Read MoreThe selection committee has decided to keep the same squad for the second Test against Bangladesh starting Friday in Kanpur. India won the first Test in Chennai by 280 runs, thanks to Ravichandran Ashwin’s 6-88 performance. Key players include Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Read MoreIn Kanpur district, an empty LPG gas cylinder was found on a rail track at Prempur railway station, adding to a series of sabotage attempts in Uttar Pradesh. Authorities are investigating various incidents where logs, gravel, and Molotov cocktails were used to disrupt railway operations. Security forces promptly removed the cylinder from the track.
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