Chinese chess scandal: 3 grandmasters banned for life, 41 penalised as controversy rocks China
China has been rocked by a major Chinese chess (Xiangqi) cheating scandal with investigations uncovering cases of match-fixing, bribery, and unethical conduct involving players and coaches. Three ...
India finally confirms Indonesia’s Prabowo as Republic Day chief guest
The Indian Foreign Ministry on Thursday confirmed that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at the 76th Republic Day on January 26. This will be Prabowo’s first visit to India ...
‘Indian an exception country’: US ambassador Garcetti reacts to high-powered panel’s report
Speaking to CNN News 18, US envoy Eric Garcetti welcomed India’s high-powered committee’s report on organised crimes and ...
Saif Ali Khan Attacked: Crime branch to question actor’s maid? Netizens say ‘She looks like accused no. 1’
Khan was injured in knife attack by the intruder. He was taken to the Lilavati Hospital in Bandra and was reported to be out ...
Can Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket challenge SpaceX's dominance?
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has launched into orbit, marking a major milestone for Jeff Bezos’ space company. With its ...
Israel-Hamas seal ceasefire deal. But when will the war really end?
Israel and Hamas will begin implementing their ceasefire agreement. There will be a temporary pause in fighting and hostages will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. But will this bring ...
Last mile hurdle? Netanyahu says Israeli Cabinet won’t take up Gaza peace deal until Hamas backs down
At a time when far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich has threatened to topple Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ...