Still no D Gukesh! After Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa, Norway Chess reveals new participant for 2026 event | Chess News

D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, and R Praggnanandhaa NEW DELHI: Norway Chess has revealed another big name for its 2026 edition. After announcing Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa earlier, the organisers have now confirmed Germany’s top chess player Vincent Keymer as the latest participant.Vincent Keymer will make his debut at Norway Chess in 2026. Over the…

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Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey denies two new rape charges at Southwark Crown Court

Thomas Partey denies two further rape charges at Southwark Crown Court At a recent court session held in Southwark, ex-footballer Thomas Partey rejected two further accusations of sexual assault. Prosecution efforts aim to merge every charge into one legal proceeding. Proceedings are now expected to extend beyond their original timeline. A consolidated case appears unlikely…

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Praveen Nettaru murder case: NIA arrests key absconding accused Ummar Farook from Kochi, 25 held so far | Bengaluru News

NIA nabs key fugitive in BJP leader Praveen Nettaru murder case BENGALURU: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested another key absconding accused in the 2022 Praveen Nettaru murder case, taking the total number of arrests in the high-profile case to 25.An NIA release stated that the accused, identified as Ummar Farook M.R., was…

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‘Ikkis’: Netizens REACT to film’s mid-credit disclaimer about Jaideep Ahlawat’s kind Pakistani brigadier character; say, ‘Dhrurandhar effect’ |

Agastya Nanda dazzles in his first film, ‘Ikkis,’ yet the reception has been polarized, particularly for its depiction of Pakistan. To address critics, a mid-credits disclaimer—added post the release of ‘Dhurandhar’—highlights historical tensions, igniting a lively online discourse on the film’s storyline and perspectives. Agastya Nanda made his big-screen debut with Sriram Raghavan‘s ‘Ikkis’. The…

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15 India-bound ships carrying urea, DAP and sulphur cross Hormuz: Govt

Despite the recent Middle East disruptions, India’s fertiliser supply has remained largely on track, with most shipments crossing the Strait of Hormuz safely and domestic production exceeding targets, according to the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers.The ministry said that out of 20 vessels carrying fertilisers and raw materials for India, 15 have successfully crossed the…

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STT hike after Budget 2026: What is Securities Transaction Tax & what does it mean for F&O traders and investors

Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives will rise from April 1, 2026, after the Finance minister Sithraman in her 9th budget speech proposed higher rates on futures and options trading as part of Budget 2026 changes to the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the move while presenting the Budget, saying: “I…

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Florida laboratory tests exposed endangered Caribbean corals to predatory bacteria; more than half showed no bleaching beyond the infection site

Representative Image (AI-generated) Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the sea, but across the Caribbean, many of them are struggling to survive. Along with warming oceans and habitat loss, bacterial diseases have become a growing threat, capable of wiping out large sections of coral in a short time. Now, researchers in Florida have…

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