India

Gukesh Became Second Chess Player after Viswanathan Anand to Receive Khel Ratna

16 Jan 2025 23:56 PM IST

World Chess Champion Gukesh thanked the nation after being conferred with the Khel Ratna award, becoming only the second chess player to receive the honor. Reflecting on his achievements, Gukesh called for chess to be included in the Olympics to elevate the sport further.

Gukesh Gets ₹1 Crore, Humpy ₹50 Lakh as AICF Honors Chess Stars

16 Jan 2025 23:37 PM IST

The AICF hosted a grand ceremony in New Delhi to honor chess icons D Gukesh, Koneru Humpy, and Vaishali Rameshbabu, celebrating a landmark year for Indian chess.

Rahul Gandhi’s Patna visit is crucial for India Alliance

16 Jan 2025 23:11 PM IST

The political atmosphere in the India Alliance has been under the scanner since long now. Amidst the chaos, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's Patna visit on Saturday has become significant for India Alliance.

Gehlot supports Rahul Gandhi’s RSS statement, expresses concern over National condition

16 Jan 2025 23:06 PM IST

The BJP is leaving no stone unturned in escalating the remarks made by the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Meanwhile, the former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot, defending his leader Rahul Gandhi, has launched a big attack on RSS on Thursday

Mamata slams Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘true independence’ statement

16 Jan 2025 22:29 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent statement that India’s “true independence” was established on the day of the Ayodhya Ram Temple’s consecration, and called his remarks “anti-national and dangerous”.

Arvind Kejriwal Slams BJP’s ‘Double-Engine’ Government Over Rising Insecurity, Cites Attack on Saif Ali Khan

16 Jan 2025 22:04 PM IST

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal strongly condemned the fatal attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, describing it as a glaring example of the deteriorating law and order situation under BJP-led governments at both state and central levels.

North India under severe cold wave, Holidays extended in several states

16 Jan 2025 21:44 PM IST

A severe cold wave is gripping North India, bringing dense fog, heavy rains, and freezing temperatures, making life particularly difficult for residents, especially students and commuters

Blast at Congress leader’s residence: Bajwa seeks Mann’s resignation

16 Jan 2025 21:35 PM IST

After the RDX blast took place at the residence of Punjab Congress leader from Batala, Aman Jaitipuria, LoP in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Thursday, condemned the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who also held the Home Portfolio in the strongest possible terms, for his utter failure to

Calcutta HC slams Bengal Govt for using expired saline; Mamata blames doctors

16 Jan 2025 21:24 PM IST

Hours after the Calcutta High Court pulled up the Mamata Banerjee Government for not taking proactive steps to suspend the usage of contaminated IV fluids in the State-run healthcare facilities, the West Bengal Chief Minister, who also holds the Health portfolio, suspended 12 doctors who worked at a Government hospital

1,000 Whale Sharks Rescued Over 20 Years Along Kerala and Gujarat Coasts: WTI

16 Jan 2025 20:37 PM IST

The latest rescue, which took place in Thiruvananthapuram’s Achutheghu, coincided with the celebration of ‘Pongal’ or ‘Makar Sankranti’ in parts of the country.

Farmers to re-launch Delhi march from Shambhu border on January 21

16 Jan 2025 20:34 PM IST

Amid the ongoing agitations by the various farmers unions, SKM has announced a series of actions to pressure the Union Government into addressing farmers’ demands, including a law guaranteeing MSP, loan waivers, and the withdrawal of the NPFAM.

SGPC seeks ban on Kangana Ranaut’s Film ‘Emergency’ ahead of release, Cites anti-sikh allegations

16 Jan 2025 20:23 PM IST

A day before the scheduled release of *Emergency*, a film by Mandi BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami has urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to impose a ban on its screening in the state.

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