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Current generation of Indian chess players great at grabbing opportunities: Anand

\"Slowly transitioning\" from a world champion competitor to a mentorcum-sports administrator, chess icon Viswanathan Anand feels the current crop of Indian players, that he has had a role in shaping, has turned out to be \"great\" in grabbing crucial opportunities.

'Virat is an Australian in thoughts and action': Steve Smith

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India draws close, Australian batter Steve Smith opened up on his bond with star India batter Virat Kohli, revealing that they often exchange text messages and pointed out reason why his Indian counterpart is an “Australian.”

‘It feels good to have defended my title’

Indian Paralympics gold medallist Sumit Antil said on Tuesday that it felt good to defend his title.

FIDE announces partnership for 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest

FIDE (International Chess Federation) on Tuesday announced a partnership with Tech Mahindra for the upcoming 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest.

Harvinder feels 'double the happiness' following historic gold in archery

India's para-archery gold medalist at Paris Paralympics 2024, Harvinder Singh, said on Tuesday that he feels \"double the happiness\" after winning the historic medal.

INDIAN CONTINGENT RECEIVES ROUSING RECEPTION ON RETURN HOME

The Indian Paris Paralympics contingent touched down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday.

Germany steps up controls at borders in response to "irregular migration'

Germany's interior minister has announced that controls at all of the country's land borders are to be stepped up in an attempt to confront what it called \"irregular migration\" after a recent spate of suspected Islamist attacks.

UK has 'no choice' but to cut winter fuel payment

The UK business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has said the government has \"no choice\" over cutting the winter fuel allowance, and urged Labour MPs to back the plan ahead of a Commons vote on the issue.

Teen swims English Channel for charity

A British Indian schoolgirl who recently turned 16 has made history as one of the youngest to cross the notoriously choppy English Channel to raise funds for a charity fighting against childhood hunger across India and the UK.

Armenia to host Yerevan Dialogue on Sept 9-11; emerging international order

YEREVAN Yerevan Dialogue will be held from September 9-11 in the Armenian capital, where various stakeholders, including heads of state, academics, and students will address pressing global issues.

India willing to give advice if they want: Jaishankar

Underlining that the Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved on the battlefield, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine have to negotiate, and if they want advice, India is always willing to give.

US to monitor China-Russia military drills, says 'no imminent concern'

The United States will monitor joint military drills by China and Russia in the Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk, but there is \"no dramatic, imminent concern,\" a senior White House official said.

UKRAINE LAUNCHES LARGEST DRONE ATTACK ON MOSCOW

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack yet on the Moscow region on Tuesday, resulting in the death of at least one woman, damaging numerous homes, and causing around 50 flights to be diverted from Moscow airports.

Israel strikes Hamas command centre in Khan Yunis

Israeli jets struck a Hamas command and control center embedded inside a Khan Yunis humanitarian zone overnight, the Israel Defence Forces said on Tuesday morning.

In touch with affected Indians: Indian High Commission on Male fire incident

The Indian High Commission in the Maldives said that no loss of life or serious injuries were reported in the blaze in a building in Male City and that they were in touch with affected Indian nationals to provide support.

International Canine Federation recognises Kazakh Tazy as official dog breed

The General Committee of the International Canine Federation (FCI) has decided to grant preliminary recognition to the Kazakh Tazy as an official dog breed, designating Kazakhstan as the breed's standard holder, The Astana Times reported.

Baloch youth disappears after forced deportation from Bahrain

Amid escalating reports of enforced disappearances and abuse in Balochistan by Pakistani armed forces, a young Baloch man has reportedly gone missing in Pakistan after being forcibly deported from Bahrain, according to a report by The Balochistan Post.

Pakistan faces severe education crisis with over 26 million children out of school

Pakistan’s Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training informed Pakistan’s National Assembly that more than 26 million children are still out of school across the country, Dawn reported.

Nepal ruling alliance prepares no-confidence motion against Deputy House Speaker

Nepal's ruling alliance is preparing a no-confidence motion against Deputy House Speaker, Indira Rana Magar, from office, citing her 'incompetence' as one of the reasons.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman arrested from outside Parliament House

Police on Monday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Khan and lawmaker Sher Afzal Marwat outside Parliament House, with more arrests expected for allegedly violating the newly-enacted public gathering law during the PTI power show in Islamabad, Geo News reported.

BALOCHISTAN: SEVERAL PEOPLE PLACED UNDER FOURTH SCHEDULE OF ANTI-TERRORISM ACT

The Balochistan government has listed a large number of individuals on the Fourth Schedule under the Anti-Terrorism Act, Dawn reported.

UAE, US hold 4th Joint Consular Committee session

The United Arab Emirates and the United States of America held the fourth session of their Joint Consular Committee in Washington, to enhance and bolster cooperation in all joint consular fields, aiming to provide outstanding consular support and services to the citizens of the two countries.

PROBE EXPOSES SMUGGLING NETWORK AT ISRAEL ASHDOD PORT

One of the most extensive undercover investigations in Israel's history led to the arrest of dozens of individuals involved in a wide-ranging smuggling, bribery, and money laundering network at the Port of Ashdod, the Israeli Police announced on Tuesday.

Centre appoints six new Additional Solicitor Generals in Supreme Court

The Union Government has notified the appointment of six senior advocates to the post of Additional Solicitor General for India, ASG in the Supreme Court on September 09, 2024.

Supreme Court accepts Maharashtra IAS officer's apology for affidavit suggesting that court was not following law

The Supreme Court in the case In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Versus Union Of India And Ors and has discharged the contempt notice issued to Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue and Forest Department), Maharashtra government, while taking exemptions to certain statements in an affidavit filed by him which suggested that the Court was not following the law.

Litigant whose land was illegally occupied by state 60 years ago gets relief from Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in the case In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Versus Union Of India And Ors observed and has granted the relief in the form of alternate land to the litigant whose land was illegally occupied by Maharashtra authorities 60 years ago on September 09, 2024.

SC: When reasons are not recorded to appoint Junior Officer as Judge Advocate, Court Martial proceedings stand invalidated

The Supreme Court in the case Union Of India And Ors Versus. Lt. Col. Rahul Arora observed that the non-recording of the reasons in the convening order to appoint a Junior Officer as Presiding Officer of the Martial Court would invalidate the proceedings which are recorded before such Junior Officer.

Tamil Nadu govt tells Supreme Court: Savukku Shankar not kept in solitary confinement

The Supreme Court in the case A.Kamala v. State of Tamil Nadu &Ors observed wherein the Tamil Nadu Government informed that YouTuber Savukku Shankar was not kept in solitary confinement.

SUPREME COURT IMPOSES COST OF RS. 10K ON PETITIONER FOR SEEKING REMISSION BY SUPPRESSING FACTS & GIVING FALSE INFORMATION

The Supreme Court in the case Sunil Nayak @Fundi v.State (NCT of Delhi) observed and has dismissed a special leave petition and has imposed the cost for an amount of Rs.10,000 on a petitioner for seeking remission by suppressing facts.

Digital marketplace Headsup B2B raises Rs 18.89 cr in investments

Headsup B2B, a bootstrapped venture with over Rs 100 crores in lifetime revenue, has raised this funding to fuel its growth.