Divya Deshmukh (Image credit: FIDE) NAGPUR: “I am sure it will happen sooner than later.” Divya Deshmukh, fresh after becoming world junior girls chess champion, had oozed confidence about playing the Candidates. That was June 2024.Last July, Divya qualified for the 2026 Candidates by becoming India’s first women’s World Cup winner while earning the Grandmaster…
The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has declared the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, at cg.results.nic.in. A total of 2,38,626 students registered and appeared. Of these, 1,01,184 were boys and 1,37,442 were girls, indicating a higher female participation in the examination cycle.The overall pass percentage stood at 81.87%, showing a marginal yet…
RCB’s Phil Salt celebrates after taking the catch of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s captain Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) Phil Salt produced a moment of brilliance in the field to dismiss Ishan Kishan, bringing an end to a commanding knock in the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.Kishan was batting fluently on 80 off…
Who will replace Ayush Mhatre at no. 3? Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major setback in IPL 2026, with their in-form top-order batter Ayush Mhatre ruled out on Tuesday due to a hamstring tear sustained during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18 in Hyderabad. Mhatre had been a key pillar at No.3…
Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) CHANDIGARH: Cooper Connolly, the 22-year-old Australian allrounder who has turned heads in his debut IPL for the Punjab Kings, embodies a rare blend of youthful swagger and quiet introspection. In a format that prizes power above all, Connolly is sticking to his guns, letting the…
Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Chennai Super Kings are in unfamiliar territory. For a franchise built on consistency and calm starts, losing the first two matches of an IPL season has been a rare occurrence. In fact, it has happened only twice in their history — first in 2022 under Ravindra…
NEW DELHI: India’s electric vehicles sales crossed a record 20 lakh-unit mark for the first time, as significant numbers in two- and three-wheelers and growing volumes in cars added strength to the greens.According to retail sales numbers released by Federation of Automobile Dealers’ Association (FADA), a total of 24.5 lakh units of EVs were sold…
Donald Trump, left, and Kevin Warsh US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would be disappointed if his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, does not cut interest rates right away after taking office if confirmed by the Senate. Trump, during an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” also said “we have to find…
Shraddha Kapoor’s Juhu residence, a sea-facing haven, blends vintage charm with modern comfort. The spacious apartment, owned by her father Shakti Kapoor, showcases family memories, artistic decor, and nature-inspired spaces. From cozy reading nooks to a sea-themed bathroom, the home reflects the actress’s personal style and connection to her roots. Shraddha Kapoor lives in a…
Soon after the US Supreme Court verdict, Trump announced a 10% universal tariff. (AI image) Will Donald Trump administration’s high reciprocal tariffs come back to haunt global economies? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday indicated that Trump’s tariff measures could be reinstated by July, potentially returning to the levels that existed before the Supreme Court…