R Vaishali (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: History was created on the Mediterranean shores as Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown later this year.Going into the final round, Vaishali’s fate wasn’t entirely in…
Severe weather slammed parts of the Midwest for a third day in a row. Flash flooding left drivers stranded in Milwaukee, and in Cheboygan County, Michigan, river levels rose to new record highs. Rob Marciano has more. Source link
More than three dozen Democrats supported a resolution introduced in the US Senate by Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel.The move signals growing unease within the party over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing war with Iran. The Senate voted on two separate resolutions seeking to halt the sale of bulldozers…
At least two gelatin sticks were recovered near a venue where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to attend an event in Bengaluru, said the Karnataka Police on Sunday. The incident triggered a massive security alert following which the police and security agencies launched an extensive investigation. Source link
GT beat RCB by 4 wickets. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans took revenge against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to make it 1-1 in IPL 2026, registering a comfortable four-wicket win at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Chasing a modest 156-run target, Shubman Gill-led GT survived a few hiccups en route to…
As the weekend approaches, many customers often check whether banks are open or closed on Saturday for pending financial work.So customers should know, that this Saturday, April 18, 2026, bank branches are open across India as it is the third Saturday of the month.Under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday structure, banks are closed…
US stock markets traded higher in early deals on Tuesday even as crude oil prices resumed their upward movement, signalling a more stable investor response after sharp volatility linked to the ongoing war with Iran.The S&P 500 rose 0.7 per cent in early trading, coming off its strongest session since the conflict began. The Dow…
Isha Koppikar with her mother Isha Koppikar recently turned curator for a deeply personal cause, hosting an exhibition that showcased her mother’s intricate porcelain art in Mumbai. Opening up about the thought behind the showcase, Isha shared, “It’s a personal expression through porcelain art.”The actress revealed that her mother’s journey with porcelain art has been…
Varuthini Ekadashi holds a great religious and spiritual significance. This day is considered as the most auspicious day in Hindu religion. All the Vishnu devotees observe this fast and offer their sincere prayers to Lord Vishnu on Ekadashi day. Devotees seek protection and gain punya karma by observing this fast. There are 24 Ekadashi observances…
PUNE: Flight operations at the city airport came to a grinding halt around 11pm on Friday, after its runway was closed for landings and take-offs following an incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft.At least 32 flights arriving from various cities were diverted or cancelled at the time of going to press. An equal…