July 17, 2025 1:52 PM

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Praggnanandhaa defeats World No.1 Carlsen to enter Freestyle chess quarterfinals

In Chess, Teenage Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Freestyle Grand Slam chess event in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old outplayed the Norwegian champion in just 39 moves in a dominant Round 4 clash last night.    ...

July 17, 2025 1:31 PM

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INS Nilgiri sails into Chennai Harbour for first time

INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Nilgiri Class stealth guided missile frigates, sailed to Chennai harbour for the first time today. Built indigenously under Project 17A, INS Nilgiri stands as a testament to India's growing prowess in shipbuilding and maritime capabilities. The ship is equipped with...

July 17, 2025 1:21 PM

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IMD issues orange alert in Kerala; holiday declared for schools in 6 districts

India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in Kerala for the coming days. It has issued an orange alert for Kasargod, Kannur, Wayanad and Kozhikode districts, while a yellow alert has been issued in Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Alappuzha districts today. In vi...

July 17, 2025 1:18 PM

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Syria, Druze leaders agree to ceasefire deal

A new ceasefire agreement was reached between the Syrian interim authorities and the Druze community in the southern province of Sweida, aiming to end days of deadly clashes. In a statement, the Syrian interior authorities said that the deal includes a complete halt to military operations, the deplo...

July 17, 2025 1:14 PM

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US to impose uniform tariff rate on over 150 economies: President Trump

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to impose a unified tariff rate on over 150 countries and regions. President Trump told reporters in Washington DC that it is going to be the same for everyone. Those to be covered under the new measure are described by President Trump as not major natio...

July 17, 2025 1:10 PM

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Maharashtra: 7 killed, 2 injured as car collides with motorcycle

In Maharashtra, seven persons, including three women and one child, were killed and two others seriously injured after a car collided with a motorcycle in Nashik district. The accident took place late last night on Nashik - Dindori road in the area. A car carrying seven people collided with a two-wh...

July 17, 2025 12:03 PM

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Heavy rainfall brings life to standstill in Jharkhand

The western and north-western parts of Jharkhand will continue to receive rainfall till July 19. The Ranchi Met Centre has issued an orange alert for four districts of Palamu, Garhwa, Chatra and Hazaribagh, while a yellow alert has been issued for 11 districts, including Ranchi, Koderma, Deoghar, Ch...

July 17, 2025 11:53 AM

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Amarnath Yatra suspended amid heavy rainfall in J&K

In Jammu & Kashmir, the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has been temporarily halted due to bad weather conditions in most areas in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions. Official sources confirmed that in view of heavy rainfall along the Baltal and Pahalgam routes, the authorities have decided to suspend Amar...