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India creates history at FIDE Women's World Cup, four players in quaterfin
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
In a landmark moment for Indian chess, four Indian women have entered the quarterfinals of the FIDE Women's World Cup for the very first time. With only eight players left in the competition, India remarkably accounts for half of the remaining field.
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Goa sees record 54.55 lakh tourists in first half of 2025, over 54.55 lakh
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the Department of Tourism, the state welcomed an unprecedented number of visitors between January and June, reinforcing its status as one of India's most preferred and evolving travel destinations.
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Indian IPO market resilient in H1 2025 with 108 deals raising $4.6 bn desp
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian IPO activity in the first half of 2025 recorded 108 deals raising USD 4.6 billion, demonstrating market resilience despite a 30 per cent decline in transaction volume compared with the previous period, according to a report compiled by EY.
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Prayagraj: Ghats submerged, administration on alert as water level in Gang
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Rising water levels of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers have led to severe waterlogging in low-lying areas around the Sangam region and brought water onto several roads, Ghats, and the historic Hanuman Temple at the Sangam has been more than half submerged, causing significant inconvenience to de
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Myopia: The silent threat to children's vision
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 18: Myopia, or near-sightedness, is a condition where nearby objects appear clear, but distant objects look blurry. It is the most common refractive error, typically affecting the younger population worldwide. With its rising prevalence, it is estimated that by 2050,
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Taiwan's GDP expected to grow 3.05% in 2025 amid export slowdown in second
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's economy is forecast to grow by 3.05 per cent in 2025, supported by strong export momentum in the first half of the year that is expected to ease in the latter half, according to the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER), reported Focus Taiwan.
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Uttarakhand CM gives free hand to Vigilance department to take strict acti
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the release, the vigilance has achieved a 71 per cent conviction rate in corruption-related cases over the last four and a half years, aided by strong evidence and effective legal advocacy.
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Delhi Half Marathon launches registrations for historic 20th edition
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Registrations for the landmark 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM), a World Athletics Gold Label Race, officially opened on Thursday. The iconic race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 12, with the flag-off from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
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"I had planned that he will be my first name in the line-up at this venue"
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
A four-wicket haul by Mahendi Hasan and a blistering half-century by Tanzid Hasan helped Bangladesh complete a series win, defeating Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the third T20I on Wednesday.
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Gold poised for range-bound H2 2025 with 0-5% rise: WGC report
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Gold is likely to remain 'range-bound' in the second half of this year, 0-5 per cent higher than current levels, considering the current market consensus, revealed a report by the World Gold Council (WGC).
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"I picked that up from Rishabh Pant": Deepti Sharma credits Pant for her o
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
A brilliant half-century from Deepti Sharma and a fine spell from all-rounder Sneh Rana were the highlights as India secured a four-wicket win over England in the first ODI of the three-match series at Southampton on Thursday.
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India U20 women thrash Uzbekistan 4-1
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The two sides were tied 1-1 at half-time after holding the hosts to a 1-1 draw in the first friendly match, the Young Tigresses came back strongly, with Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam ((28', 85') netting two, and Sulanjana Raul (65'), and Neha (71') scoring one each. Shakhnoza Dekanbaeva (37') was
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