Chess: Behind Vaishali’s Candidates glory is a 19-year-old boy named M Pranesh | Chess News

Vaishali and coach RB Ramesh carrying Pranesh M (Photo by Michal Walusza and Chennai Grand Masters) NEW DELHI: Chennai Grand Masters is an elite-level annual closed tournament held every year in what is widely considered the chess capital of India. Divided into two sections, Masters and Challengers, players from different countries are invited to compete…

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India’s energy security exposure to Middle East: How much oil, LPG, LNG reserves do we have?

Estimates from experts on India’s dependency on Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz peg it at 50% of India’s oil imports. (AI image) India is among the top five world economies and its energy security is of paramount importance. The ongoing US-Israel-Iran war has caused disruptions in global oil, gas and trading shipments, especially…

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From MS Dhoni’s death stare to T20 World Cup heroics: Axar Patel’s fielding transformation | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Axar Patel was caught off-guard as Virat Kohli suddenly interrupted his post-match interaction with Hardik Pandya after a 2021 pink-ball Test. “Baapu tari bowling kamal che (Your bowling is great),” said Kohli, leaving Hardik and Axar in splits. The Gujarat all-rounder’s bowling has dismanted the opposition on many instances. However, the attribute that…

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‘Where’s the passion?’: Sanju Samson under fire as fans question ‘intent, hunger’ | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings’ wicketkeeper Sanju Samson leaves the ground after losing his wicket. (AP Photo) A struggling Sanju Samson has found himself at the centre of growing fan frustration as Chennai Super Kings continue to falter in IPL 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter endured another disappointing outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, extending…

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How Trump’s Kharg Island threat puts global oil flows, prices under pressure

US President Donald Trump’s remarks about potentially seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal have sharpened focus on the strategic and commercial stakes tied to one of the country’s most critical energy export hubs.Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, serves as Iran’s primary offshore oil export terminal and handles the bulk of its crude shipments…

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Will England drop Jos Buttler for the semi-final? Harry Brook issues defiant message | Cricket News

Jos Buttler of England (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) The T20 World Cup 2026 has been a campaign to forget so far for England’s senior batter Jos Buttler. The experienced right-hander has accumulated only 62 runs across seven innings, including five consecutive single-digit scores. He began the tournament with 26 against Nepal and 21 versus…

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Gold Could Hit 7500 Per Ounce: Gold in ‘structural repricing phase’, could hit $6,000 in 12 months: Report

Gold’s long-term outlook remains bullish as global de-dollarisation, rising fiscal stress and escalating geopolitical tensions reshape the global financial order, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL).In its latest Precious Metals Quarterly Report, the brokerage said gold prices crossed the $5,000 per ounce mark in early 2026, marking one of the…

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Middle East crisis: Kerosene, coal makes comeback for domestic household use as LPG supply concerns rise

India is temporarily reverting to use of kerosene and alternate fuels such as coal and biomass for cooking as disruptions in Middle East strain LPG supply chains.The measures follow the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor between Iran and Oman through which a large share of global oil and gas…

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