Bengaluru: A bomb threat email sent to the department of space and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquarters triggered a high-alert security response before police investigations revealed it to be a hoax. Investigation led officers to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, where the accused behind the email was traced.The accused, Nishant Tyagi, 36, is an SSLC…
FIFA World Cup trophy (Photo by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its business end, with all 16 teams confirmed for the Round of 16 following a dramatic Round of 32 that saw heavyweights like Germany and the Netherlands crash out. Defending champions Argentina survived a scare against Cape Verde,…
Messi shoots the ball during the match between Argentina and Cape Verde (Agency Image) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has showered praise on FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde after their remarkable campaign came to an end with a narrow 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32.Although the African nation…
Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters. India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands….
Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik (Ennio Leanza/Keystone via AP) Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik has been handed a two-year ban by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after its Ethics & Disciplinary Commission found that he violated several rules related to player conduct and public accusations. The case centred on a series of statements and…
Shruthi KC, anganwadi teacher-turned-BLO, at a voter’s residence in Chickpet constituency For 59,050 booth-level officers, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls promises to be a grueling month-long marathon. These grassroots workers have to go door-to-door to verify voter details, collect documents, and update records. spent a day with Shruthi KC, anganwadi teacher-turned-BLO, in…
Colombia’s Jhon Arias (11) celebrates after scoring goal (AP Photo) Jhon Arias’ first-half goal proved decisive as Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 on Friday night to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, where they will face Switzerland for a spot in the quarter-finals.The South American side took control early despite…
Aravindh Chithambaram, Arjun Erigaisi, and Nihal Sarin (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: The traditional boundaries of Indian sports are expanding rapidly into the digital realm, with the India Rising: Road to EWC, a collaboration between JioBLAST, Chess.com, and the Esports World Cup (EWC) Foundation, emerging as the latest expression of the country’s soaring esports ambitions.Through the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi applauds the crowd after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Cape Verde (AP Photo) Lionel Messi acknowledged the stern test posed by Cabo Verde after defending champions Argentina survived a dramatic scare to secure a 3-2 extra-time victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.The reigning champions…
Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have…
