India’s DRDO successfully flight-tested the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off Odisha. The multi-layered system, comprising QRSAM missiles, VSHORADS missiles, and a high-power laser DEW, destroyed multiple UAV targets. The tests confirmed the system’s effectiveness in protecting against various aerial threats.
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Union Minister Mandaviya honored Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy for their historic performance at the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025. Divya won, becoming the first Indian woman to win and the youngest ever. The Minister highlighted India’s growing sporting success and government support for sports development.
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Magnus Carlsen defeated Hikaru Nakamura in a thrilling Esports World Cup semifinal, requiring an Armageddon tiebreaker. Carlsen faced a partisan crowd supporting Nakamura, who plays for Team Falcons. Carlsen will face Alireza Firouzja in the final, while Nakamura plays Arjun Erigaisi for third place.
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Divya Deshmukh, 19, won the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian final. This victory earned her the Grandmaster title, making her India’s 88th Grandmaster. The AICF and Prime Minister Modi praised her historic achievement, celebrating Indian chess’s rise.
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Divya Deshmukh, 19, won the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. This victory earned her the Grandmaster title, making her the fourth Indian woman to achieve this. The final was decided by tie-breaks after drawn classical games, with Divya winning the decisive game.
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Grandmaster Nihal Sarin qualified for the EWC 2025 playoffs with a 5.5/7 score at the Last Chance Qualifier. He secured four consecutive wins early on. Despite a final-round loss, his strong performance secured his playoff spot, highlighting his tactical skills and maturity.
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MUMBAI: In an era where algorithms often dictate visibility, a breakout session at WAVES 2025 titled “The Business of Influence: Creators Shaping Global Culture” struck…
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Boris Spassky, Soviet chess grandmaster, known for his historic matches, including the 1972 “Match of the Century” against Bobby Fischer, passed away at 88. His legacy in the chess world remains unparalleled.
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NEW DELHI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) today honoured India’s chess icons, Gukesh Dommaraju and Koneru Humpy, in a grand felicitation ceremony in the…
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2025 promises an action-packed year for Indian sports fans, with major events in athletics, badminton, cricket, chess, and more.
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NEW DELHI: Aravindh Chithambaram, an unseeded Indian chess player, achieved a remarkable victory in the blitz third round by defeating World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura.…
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NEW DELHI: Indian chess grandmaster and international master Tania Sachdev has taken to social media to express her disappointment over the lack of recognition for…
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