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

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.

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

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

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,

Assam Clears UCC Bill With New Marriage And Live-In Rules Assam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, becoming the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to clear such legislation. The Bill was passed in the Assembly on May 27, 2026, even as Opposition parties demanded that it be sent to a Select Committee for wider consultation. Key Rules In Assam UCC Bill T

Mammootty recalls his father’s dream after receiving an honorary DLitt from Mahatma Gandhi University Mammootty received his third honorary doctorate from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam and moved the audience with an emotional speech about his father’s dream. Mammootty Receives Third Honorary Doctorate Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty was honoured with an h

Ramakant Dayama’s death leaves fans and co-stars emotional   Ramakant Dayama Dies On May 26 Actor Ramakant Dayama, known for his work in films and television, died on May 26, 2026. His death has left fans and members of the entertainment industry saddened. Many viewers remembered him for his appearance in Chak De! India and other screen roles over the years. Shubhangi Latkar Shares Emotional Tribute

Byju Raveendran Sentenced In Singapore Case Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran has reportedly been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court in a contempt of court case. The matter is connected to allegations that he failed to follow court directions related to asset disclosure and legal proceedings. Reports also said the court directed him to surrender and pay costs of S$90,000. The development has once again brought Byju’s legal troubles into the spot

Sri Lanka’s new free ETA rule allows Indian tourists to visit for 30 days without visa fees   Sri Lanka Free ETA For Indians Begins Sri Lanka's free ETA for Indians has officially started from May 25, 2026, allowing Indian passport holders to visit the island nation for up to 30 days without paying visa fees. The new Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme covers travelle

Thane Hospital Performs Robotic Gall Bladder Telesurgery A hospital in Thane has successfully performed one of the city’s first robotic telesurgeries for gall bladder removal, marking an important step in India’s medical technology sector. The procedure, known as robotic cholecystectomy, was conducted at Tieten Medicity Hospital using the indigenously developed Mizzo Endo 4000 robotic surgical system. The surgery was carried out through a secure 5G-enabled net

Dharmendra Honoured With Posthumous Padma Vibhushan Dharmendra Padma Vibhushan 2026 Ceremony Turns Emotional The Padma Awards 2026 became a deeply emotional moment for the Deol family as Hema Malini accepted the posthumous Padma Vibhushan on behalf of late Bollywood icon Dharmendra. The honour, India’s second-highest civilian award, recognised his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema and his decades-long legacy as one of Hindi cinema’s most admi

Hundreds Safely Evacuated After Gulmarg Gondola Service Stops Mid-Air Gulmarg Gondola Stops Mid-Air Hundreds of tourists faced tense moments in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg on Monday, May 25, 2026, after a technical snag halted the famous Gulmarg Gondola cable car service. Several cabins reportedly stopped mid-air while visitors were onboard, creating panic at the popular hill destination. Officials said both phases of the Gondola service were suspende