Pranav Venkatesh wins FIDE World U-18 Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess titles

December 18, 2024 1:45 PM

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Pranav Venkatesh wins FIDE World U-18 Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess titles

In Chess, India's Pranav Venkatesh made history by clinching both the FIDE World Under-18 Youth Rapid and Blitz titles in Slovenia on Tuesday. The top-seeded Indian Grandmaster from Chennai triumphed in the Rapid category, scoring an impressive 9.5 points to secure the gold medal. Russia’s Alexander...

Parliament witnesses chaos over HM Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr B R Ambedkar

December 18, 2024 1:53 PM

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Parliament witnesses chaos over HM Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr B R Ambedkar

Opposition parties today staged a protest in the Parliament House Complex against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar during his speech in Rajya Sabha yesterday. The members from Congress, DMK, Left, RJD, AAP and some other parties joined the protest which was attended by Senio...

ECI holds preparatory meeting for Delhi Assembly elections

December 18, 2024 1:26 PM

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ECI holds preparatory meeting for Delhi Assembly elections

The Election Commission is holding a preparatory meeting today on the Delhi Assembly elections which is likely to be held early next year. The Commission is interacting with the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer and officials from the police and administration. The Commission is also scheduled to intera...

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu, 14 dead & over 200 injured

December 18, 2024 12:48 PM

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7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu, 14 dead & over 200 injured

In the island nation of Vanuatu, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck yesterday, with its epicentre located near the capital, Port Vila. The earthquake has claimed at least 14 lives, with the death toll expected to rise. More than 200 injured individuals are currently being treated at Vila Cen...

SEBI tightens norms for investment advisors in proposed amendments

December 18, 2024 12:35 PM

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SEBI tightens norms for investment advisors in proposed amendments

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated that any person wishing to give investment advice must be qualified and registered under the Investment Advisor Regulations (IA Regulations), 2013. SEBI, on Tuesday, published proposed amendments to tighten the norms for investment advis...