History for India! Arjun Erigaisi becomes first since Viswanathan Anand to podium in World Rapid & Blitz | Chess News

Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by FIDE/Lennart Ootes) NEW DELHI: India had a proud moment at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships as Arjun Erigaisi delivered a double medal performance on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar.The 22-year-old chess star won bronze medals in both the Rapid and Blitz events. With the medals, he also became the first…

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344 cameras to keep eye on Jagannath Puri temple during New Year rush | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: The Puri Jagannath Temple is now under an extensive CCTV surveillance network to ensure smooth crowd management and heightened security during the New Year rush. A total of 344 cameras were strategically installed in and around the shrine, supported by the deployment of 70 platoons of police forces to maintain order and safeguard devotees.“Our…

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FMCG distributors’ body asks Sebi to pause IPOs of loss-making quick-commerce firms

Fast-moving consumer goods distributors’ body AICPDF has urged the market regulator Sebi to pause the Initial Public Offerings (IPO) of loss-making quick-commerce companies. In a representation, the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has urged Sebi “to consider immediate measures including a temporary pause on IPO approvals” for quick-commerce and closely related e-commerce companies…

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With coach Jwala Singh’s help, Vidarbha’s Aman Mokhade comes of age | Cricket News

Vidarbha’s Aman Mokhade celebrates his century during a Ranji Trophy 2025-26 cricket match between Vidarbha and Jharkhand, in Nagpur. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: When the 2025-26 domestic season began, Vidarbha’s young opening batter Aman Mokhade was given a ‘simple’ task by his Mumbai-based coach and mentor Jwala Singh, who is also the childhood coach/mentor of India’s…

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INDW vs SLW: India seal T20I series 5-0 as Harmanpreet Kaur, Arundhati lift hosts past Sri Lanka | Cricket News

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: India’s batting depth got a stern stress test under Thiruvananthapuram’s evening skies against Sri Lanka. But captain Harmanpreet Kaur stood calm as a lighthouse in choppy waters to score a dazzling 43-ball 68, after the hosts were asked to take first strike. A late ambush — 47 runs plundered from the final three overs…

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Singer D4vd could face MURDER CHARGES in Celeste Rivas death case after 14-year-old’s body found in his car: Report |

Months after the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas was found in his car, reports state that singer D4vd could face murder charges. D4vd to face murder charges Amidst an ongoing investigation into the death of the teen girl, TMZ has reported that the singer could likely face murder charges with prosecutors likely to pursue the…

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The 12 grapes ritual: Can eating 12 grapes under the table on New Year’s Eve bring you love and luck in 2026? |

New Year’s Eve is that magical reset button – time to shake off last year’s roadblocks, be hopeful, and invite fresh starts. As T.S. Eliot aptly said: “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, and next year’s words await another voice.” Lately, a fun trend on social media has gained people’s attention: Eating…

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Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda wedding date: Udaipur palace venue finalised – Reports |

Wedding bells are reportedly ringing for Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda. Following a private engagement in October, the couple is said to be planning a February 2026 wedding at a heritage palace in Udaipur. Sources suggest a simple, intimate ceremony with close family and friends, keeping with their preference for privacy. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay…

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Varanasi Japanese Tourist Harassment: Japanese tourists ‘harassed’ at Varanasi ghat; Congress demands probe | Lucknow News

LUCKNOW/VARANASI: A video showing a group of Japanese tourists allegedly being harassed at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi has gone viral.The incident occurred on 25th December. Japanese Tourist Harassed in Varanasi on Christmas, Netizens Slam ‘Mob Culture’ Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai terming it “extremely shameful and condemnable” and highlighting it as a grim…

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