India’s Divya Deshmukh defeats China’s Lei Tingjie in Women’s Speed Chess Championship 2025
Baku: India’s Divya Deshmukh in action during the Women’s World Cup final against compatriot Koneru Humpy on Monday, July 28, 2025. (Photo: IANS/Andrei Anosov/FIDE)

August 12, 2025 11:12 AM

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India’s Divya Deshmukh defeats China’s Lei Tingjie in Women’s Speed Chess Championship 2025

In Chess, India's Divya Deshmukh continued her strong run by defeating China’s Lei Tingjie 10-3 in the Women’s Speed Chess Championship 2025. The online event, saw Divya dominate with eight wins, four draws, and one loss to reach the quarterfinals. She will next face World No. 1 Hou Yifan, who beat ...

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung To Visit US On August 24

August 12, 2025 10:49 AM

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung To Visit US On August 24

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will depart for a three-day visit to the US on August 24, marking his first visit to the US since he took office in early June. He will meet US President Donald Trump to discuss ways to establish peace on the Korean Peninsula and coordinate on denuclearisation, w...

US & China Agree To Extend Trade Truce Until November 10

August 12, 2025 9:43 AM

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US & China Agree To Extend Trade Truce Until November 10

The US and China have agreed to extend their trade truce until November 10, just hours before new tariffs were set to take effect today. In a joint statement, both countries said they will pause the planned tariff increases for another 90 days.     The US will delay raising tariffs to 145 percent on...

Kedarnath Yatra Temporarily Suspended Until August 14 Due To Inclement Weather

August 12, 2025 9:38 AM

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Kedarnath Yatra Temporarily Suspended Until August 14 Due To Inclement Weather

Continuous rainfall over the past two days has significantly disrupted normal life across various parts of Uttarakhand. Heavy downpours have led to a sharp rise in the water levels of major rivers, while mountain streams and rivulets in the hilly regions are overflowing.   Several low-lying are...

Aadhaar Face Authentication Crosses 200 Crore Transactions Milestone

August 12, 2025 9:33 AM

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Aadhaar Face Authentication Crosses 200 Crore Transactions Milestone

Aadhaar Face Authentication System has hit a major milestone, crossing 200 crore transactions as of August 10, 2025. The number of transactions doubled from 100 crore to 200 crore in just six months. Speaking on the achievement, the CEO of UIDAI, Bhuvnesh Kumar said, reaching 200 crore Aadhaar Face ...