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Bharat Singh Chauhan re-elected as Commonwealth Chess Association Chairman
32+ min ago (213+ words) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian sports administrator Bharat Singh Chauhan has been re-elected unanimously as the Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) for a four-year term. The elections were held during the Annual General Body Meeting of the Commonwealth Chess…...
IIT Madras opens admissions for web-enabled M. Tech, PG Diploma programmes
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (281+ words) CHENNAI: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has invited applications for its Web-Enabled M. Tech and Postgraduate Diploma programmes for the 2026 academic cycle, offering flexible higher education opportunities for working professionals as well as fresh graduates seeking advanced technical training....
Pak forces kill 35 terrorists in Balochistan operation, capture 3 high-profile commanders
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (199+ words) DT Next Pak forces kill 35 terrorists in Balochistan operation, capture 3 high-profile commanders KARACHI: Pakistani security forces killed 35 terrorists and captured three high-profile senior commanders during an ongoing intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Mangla Zarghoon Ghar area. "The operation was against the…...
Two minors held for murder of 13 year old boy in Coimbatore
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (195+ words) COIMBATORE: Two minor boys have been taken into custody for allegedly murdering a 13-year-old boy following a quarrel in Coimbatore. The victim, identified as B Rithish, the elder son of Bharathiraja from Irugur Colony, had gone fishing in a canal…...
NTK in huddle to revive party from worst-ever poll debacle
8+ hour, 56+ min ago (696+ words) CHENNAI: After suffering its worst electoral setback since entering mainstream politics, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) has begun internal efforts to rebuild the party structure "brick by brick" following the sharp decline in its vote share in the recently concluded Assembly…...
Muttukadu estuary, Bay's worst microplastic pollution hotspot, finds study
17+ hour, 53+ min ago (735+ words) CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu's coastline has emerged as one of the most severely affected microplastic pollution zones in the Bay of Bengal, with Chennai's Muttukadu backwaters and the Thoothukudi coast recording some of the highest contamination levels in the sediments and…...
Direct co-op societies to wait until crop waiver order, ryots appeal to govt
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (225+ words) TIRUCHY: Farmers have demanded that the new State government roll out crop loan waiver as per TVK's poll promise. They appealed not to force the farmers to repay the EMIs until the waiver order is passed. The TVK Government had…...
Rupee falls to record low of 96. 25 against US dollar
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (536+ words) MUMBAI: The rupee opened on a weak note and slumped to an all-time low of 96. 25 in early trade on Monday, as elevated crude oil prices, global uncertainty, and a stronger dollar continue to remain key risks for the domestic unit....
India-France residency programme returns for 4th edition
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (239+ words) DT Next India-France residency programme returns for 4th edition The French Insti'tute in India and the French Embassy in India have announced the launch of the fourth edi'tion of Villa Swagatam. This cross-res'id'ency pro'gramme encour'ages long-term artistic and lit'er'ary exchange between…...
PM Modi woos Swedish cos to invest in India, says 'reform express' going at full speed
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (571+ words) DT Next PM Modi woos Swedish cos to invest in India, says 'reform express' going at full speed GOTHENBURG: Asserting that India's "reform express" is going at full speed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked Swedish companies to enhance…...