Praggnanandhaa Shakes Norway Chess 2026 With Stunning Carlsen Double Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa has delivered one of the biggest moments of Norway Chess 2026 by beating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice in the same classical tournament. The Chennai Grandmaster first defeated Carlsen with white pieces on May 27 and then repeated the result with black pieces on June 3. Pragg Matches A

CBSE OSM Issue 2026 Raises Rechecking And Security Concerns   CBSE Marks Row 2026 Worries Students The CBSE marks row of 2026 has created fresh worries among Class 12 students after complaints over scanned answer sheets, digital evaluation, and possible answer sheet mismatches. Many students fear that even one unclear scan, unchecked answer, or wrong upload can affect their

Mumbai’s Air India Building Gets New Role Mumbai’s iconic Air India Building at Nariman Point has officially moved into Maharashtra government control after a ₹1,601 crore acquisition. The sea-facing 23-storey tower, built in 1974, has been one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks and was earlier known as Air India’s headquarters. The transfer was completed between Air India Assets Holding Li

US Tariff Proposal May Add Pressure On Indian Exporters US Tariff On India 2026 Raises Export Concern Indian exporters are watching a fresh US trade proposal closely after Washington suggested tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from countries flagged over forced labour-related concerns. India and China are among 60 economies named in the proposal, making the move important for

N. Ravi’s Media Freedom Call Puts Focus Back On Free Press Veteran journalist N. Ravi has said that this is the time to create an ideal environment for media freedom, bringing fresh focus to the role of independent journalism in India’s democracy. His message comes at a time when public trust, editorial independence and responsible news reporting are again part of a larger national discussion.

Zee Confirms FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast For Indian Fans Indian football fans finally have an answer as Zee secures the FIFA World Cup 2026 India broadcast rights just days before the tournament begins. Zee Brings Big Relief For Football Fans The suspense over the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast in India has finally ended. Zee Entertainment has secured the India rights for the tournament, giving football fans clarity on where

Gauribidanur Observatory Measures Weak Magnetic Fields In Sun’s Corona Indian scientists have directly measured weak magnetic fields in the Sun’s corona using an India-built radio telescope near Bengaluru, a finding that could improve space weather studies.   India’s Big Solar Breakthrough An India-built radio telescope at the Gauribidanur Observatory near Be

Commercial LPG Price Hike Hits Delhi Businesses The price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been increased by ₹42, taking the new rate to ₹3,113.50 from ₹3,071.50. The revised price is effective from June 1 and will mainly affect hotels, restaurants, caterers, cloud kitchens, bakeries, tea stalls and other businesses that use commercial cooking gas every day. Reuters reported that Indian Oil raised the 19kg LPG cylinder price for industrial and co

Netrasemi A2000 AI Chip To Power Smart Devices In India   Netrasemi A2000 Chip Boosts India’s AI Push Kerala-based semiconductor startup Netrasemi has launched its first high-end 12nm AI chip, A2000, giving a fresh boost to India’s Make in India semiconductor mission. The chip has completed its initial silicon bring-up testing, a key stage where its functions are checked before commercial production. The company plans to begi

Netanyahu highlights India’s support for Israel amid global criticism   Netanyahu Highlights India’s Support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised India’s support for Israel, calling the country a “major global power.” Speaking at a leadership programme in the Jordan Valley, he said Israel was expanding its alliances and described India as a key p

Satwik-Chirag enter Singapore Open semis as Sindhu exits   Satwik-Chirag Storm Into Semi-Finals India’s Singapore Open 2026 campaign produced mixed results as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kept the country’s title hopes alive by entering the men’s doubles semi-finals. The Indian pair defeated Malaysia’s Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai in a hard-fought quart

Supreme Court Clears Vinesh Phogat For Wrestling Trials   Vinesh Phogat Cleared For Trials The Supreme Court has allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials scheduled for May 30 and 31. The relief came during the hearing of a plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India against the Delhi High Court order that had earlier permit

India-Israel Kahuta Plan: The Covert Mission Indira Gandhi Halted   India-Israel Kahuta Strike Plan In the early 1980s, India and Israel reportedly explored a covert military plan to strike Pakistan’s Kahuta nuclear facility. The site was believed to be the centre of Pakistan’s secret nuclear weapons programme, led by AQ Khan. At that time, Pakistan was racing to build its own nuclear bomb after India’s 1974 nuclear test, c

Chola Records Return To Focus The Leiden copper plates, also known as the Anaimangalam copper plates, are among the most important written records of the Chola period. Their return to India has renewed interest in Tamil heritage, ancient inscriptions and the administrative strength of the Chola Empire. These plates are not merely inscriptions. They are historical documents that show how the Cholas recorded land grants, royal orders,

World Cup Fever Returns To India The FIFA World Cup 2026 may be hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but the excitement will strongly echo across India. The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 48 teams competing in 104 matches, making it the biggest edition in World Cup history. For Indian football fans, the World Cup is not just an international sporting event. It is a celebration that returns every f