February 28, 2025 8:16 AM February 28, 2025 8:16 AM

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Chess grandmaster Boris Spassky passes away at 88

Soviet chess grandmaster and tenth-world champion Boris Spassky has passed away in Moscow. The Russian Chess Federation announced this. He was 88. He was famously defeated at the height of the cold war. The federation in a statement called it a “great loss for the country”. Spassky is best remembere...

February 28, 2025 7:51 AM February 28, 2025 7:51 AM

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US President Trump announces additional 10% tariff on imports from China

US President Donald Trump has announced a 10 per cent additional tariff on imports from China and plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next Tuesday. Imports from China already face at least a 10% tax, which began earlier this month. Last night, President Trump also confirmed a 25 pe...

February 28, 2025 7:45 AM February 28, 2025 7:45 AM

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WPL 2025: Gujarat Giants defeat RCB by 6 wickets

In the Women's T20 Premier League Cricket, Gujarat Giants defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru last night.   Put into bat first, Bangalore scored 125 for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs.   In reply, Gujarat Giants chased dow...

February 28, 2025 11:52 AM February 28, 2025 11:52 AM

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ISL 2024-25: FC Goa registers 1-0 win over Punjab FC

In Indian Super League (ISL) football, Goa registered a 1-0 win over Punjab at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium yesterday. Carl McHugh scored the only goal of the match, taking Goa's points tally to 45 from 22 matches. This win strengthens their position for a second-place finish, putting them 8...

February 28, 2025 7:13 AM February 28, 2025 7:13 AM

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Bengaluru Open: Unseeded Indian duo Banthia-Somani storm into doubles semifinals

In the Bengaluru Open tennis, unseeded Indian duo Siddhant Banthia and Parikshit Somani stormed into the men's doubles semifinals with a dominant 7-5, 6-0 victory over Nicolas Mejia and Bernard Tomic. They will now face Australia's Blake Bayldon and Matthew Christopher Romios for a spot in the final...

February 28, 2025 8:05 AM February 28, 2025 8:05 AM

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Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed as new SEBI Chairman

Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a term of three years. He will succeed Madhabi Puri Buch. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Chair...

February 28, 2025 6:55 AM February 28, 2025 6:55 AM

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EAM Jaishankar, Delhi LG attend 10th India International Dance & Music Festival

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena attended the 10th India International Dance and Music Festival - Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in New Delhi yesterday. During the event, Dr. Jaishankar and Mr. Saxena witnessed performances by artists from India, Rus...

February 28, 2025 6:48 AM February 28, 2025 6:48 AM

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Health Minister JP Nadda arrives in Odisha for 2-day visit

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda, arrived in Bhubaneswar yesterday evening on a two-day visit to Odisha. Today, he is scheduled to inaugurate the 9th National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices, and Innovation in Public Healthcare Systems in India, as well as unveil the report of ...

February 28, 2025 6:34 AM February 28, 2025 6:34 AM

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Himachal Pradesh: Snowfall disrupts traffic, flash flood threat in Kullu

In Himachal Pradesh, several roads were closed to traffic as light to moderate snow continued in the higher reaches and intermittent rains lashed the middle and lower hills. The National Highway 5 near Narkanda in Shimla district has been closed due to slippery conditions following heavy snowfall. A...