Chess World Cup: 23-year-old Indian Vantika Agrawal stuns former world champion, pockets Rs 5.8 lakh so far | Chess News

Vantika Agrawal (FIDE Photo) Indian International Master (IM) Vantika Agrawal, 23, advanced to the third round of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, after defeating former world champion Anna Ushenina of Ukraine in a thrilling tie-breaker match with a score of 4.5-3.5 on Friday.The second-round match between Vantika and Ushenina went into…

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No more shortcuts! Roads ministry tightens stricter rules for highway projects; aims to ensure quality, speed

NEW DELHI: The ministry of roads has implemented stricter qualification requirements for bidding on road projects under hybrid annuity model (HAM) and engineering, construction and procurement (EPC) mode. These enhanced criteria aim to ensure superior construction quality of highways and expressways whilst securing timely project completion.The revised guidelines, detailed in a circular from the ministry…

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11 superfoods for a healthy liver |

Your liver is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in detoxification, metabolism, and energy production. A healthy liver is essential for overall well-being, and a balanced diet can help support its function. However, the liver can be vulnerable to damage from toxins, poor diet, and certain medical conditions. Incorporating the right foods into…

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Wimbledon 2025: Sinner subjects Djokovic to forgettable feat; joins Federer vs Nadal club alongside Alcaraz | Tennis News

Jannik Sinner (L) swept aside Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the Wimbledon semi-final. (Getty Images) Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday, advancing to face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final at the All England Club. The world number one’s dominant performance sets…

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Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz one step away from hat-trick of titles at SW19, has Jannik Sinner in wait | Tennis News

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) London: The only thing that burned brighter than the London sun on a blazing Friday afternoon was Carlos Alcaraz’s tennis. The Spaniard had 38 winners in his two-hour 48-minute tussle against the fifth seed Taylor Fritz, but each of those strikes stood out, sparkling with a different spin. Alcaraz’s…

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Sweeping rate cuts on table at next GST Council meet

NEW DELHI: The GST Council, which will meet shortly, is expected to comprehensively review the eight-year-old regime focused on reducing tax on several consumer-focused items in the 12% bracket as well as lowering the burden on items such as air conditioners, which are in the top bracket.Besides, with the compensation cess – money released to…

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