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Viswanathan Anand is juggling two contrasting roles at this time. He is the interim FIDE President and also a competitive chess player. While handling increased responsibilities at world chesss governing body, the Indian Grandmaster remains focused on the Global Chess League. Representing Alaskan Knights, Anand says his hunger to win remains strong, while his experience and routine help him balance administration, family commitments, and competitive chess.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev the original scoresheet from Javokhir Sindarovs 2025 World Cup final victory in Goa. AICF chief Nitin Narang called it Chess diplomacy. Sindarov later won the Candidates tournament and will face D Gukesh. The gesture highlights growing India-Uzbekistan chess rivalry ahead of the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.

Hampshire have faced backlash from fans after naming New Zealand cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn in their squad without announcing his signing. Kuggeleijn, who was acquitted of rape and indecent assault charges in 2017, has previously faced protests over his selection. One fan called the move a disgrace, while another labelled it shameful and a new low for the club.

Seventeen-year-old Thea Frodin made her Grand Slam debut at the U.S. Open against world No. 2 Elena Rybakina, losing 6-3, 6-2 but impressing with 11 aces. The California teenager, who played Serena Williams body double in King Richard, earned a wild card through junior success. Rybakina praised her powerful game as Frodin gained valuable top-level experience.

Yash's film 'Toxic' saw collections rise on its first Tuesday. The movie earned over eight crore rupees net on its seventh day. Its India net collection has now reached two hundred twenty-nine crore rupees. Overseas earnings pushed the worldwide gross collection to three hundred thirteen crore rupees. The film received a mixed critical response despite its box office success.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz and RFK Jr. found themselves in a bizarre Oval Office standoff after Oz appeared to block Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from returning to his spot beside President Donald Trump. The awkward moment unfolded as Trump announced new prescription drug price deals and pushed his Most-Favored-Nation initiative on Monday. Cameras caught Kennedy trying to get past Oz twice, sparking hilarious and brutal social-media reactions. Watch the bizarre exchange that turned a serious White House event into

Pakistan Cricket Board seeks explanation from its selection committee. The board questioned the rationale behind including Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq. This action follows the team's poor performance in the ongoing England Test series. Several players and coaching staff have been released and replaced amid this overhaul. Misbah-ul-Haq is reportedly set to resign from the selection committee.

In light of recent floods from Nepal, the Bihar government has issued a warning about the presence of strange fish species in the Gandak river. Residents are advised to avoid consuming or selling these unidentified fish until their safety can be verified. Among these is the goonch catfish, locally called Gochita. Anyone who falls ill after eating these fish is urged to seek medical assistance promptly.

East Zone secured a place in the Duleep Trophy final with a four-wicket victory over Central Zone. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's aggressive cameo provided crucial momentum during the chase for East Zone. Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar delivered fiery spells to dismantle Central Zone's batting lineup. Mukesh was named Player of the Match for his outstanding seven-wicket haul in the semifinal.

Japan Cricket CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji clarified Asian Games accommodation arrangements for teams. Participating teams are offered hotel stays and can arrange their own lodging. Logistical constraints are affecting many sports, not just cricket at the event. The Korogi Sports Park venue was built from scratch within a tight timeframe. Organisers are confident cricket will make a strong impression at the Games.

Russia is pitching India the S-500 Prometheus, a next-generation air and missile defence system designed to operate above the S-400 layer. The offer comes as India considers five additional S-400 squadrons and develops its own Project Kusha system. The S-500 is presented as a weapon against ballistic missiles, hypersonic threats and high-altitude targets. But many technical figures remain based on Russian claims or open-source estimates. Its independent combat record is limited. For India, the r

Krunal Pandya remains optimistic about his potential return to international cricket after his absence in the Afghanistan T20I series. Jasprit Bumrah is set to rejoin the team, contingent on a positive fitness assessment concerning his knee injury. Additionally, several players, including Nitish Kumar Reddy, are included pending their fitness. Hardik Pandya, however, will not participate due to a leg issue affecting his comeback strategy.

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered Indias sharpest message on terrorism. He called for one voice, no double standards and action against the full terror ecosystem: financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens. Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinas Xi Jinping were in the room. Modi did not name them. The message was still clear. Terrorism, he said, cannot become anyones strategic asset. He also called for confl

India, Russia and China took center stage at the SCO Summit in Bishkek as Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi were seen exchanging greetings and holding conversations ahead of the key sessions. The leaders interactions came amid growing geopolitical tensions, with the SCO increasingly positioned as a major platform for non-Western powers. Putin also discussed closer ties with Xi and Modi, while Modi reiterated Indias push to end the Ukraine war.

Russia unleashed a major overnight aerial assault across Ukraine, striking Kyiv, Odesa and several other regions with missiles and drones. Ukrainian authorities said at least 12 people were killed and more than a dozen wounded, including children and an Indian citizen. Civilian, residential, railway, port and energy infrastructure was damaged as Kyiv faced its sixth consecutive day of heavy Russian attacks.

Oracle layoffs 2026: The dreaded 6 am layoff email did not arrive on September 1, leaving employees across the US and India tracking Slack member counts and trading rumours of a September 15 date. Managers were asked to list affected staff before Oracle's second fiscal quarter began. After 21,000 job cuts, $55.7 billion in AI data centre spending and $1.8 billion in restructuring charges, Oracle staff are still waiting.

Carlos Alcaraz returned to tennis after a long injury layoff. He played his first match in 139 days at the US Open. Alcaraz secured a convincing victory against Roman Safiullin in straight sets. The young Spaniard confirmed he was playing pain-free and felt great. He expressed happiness and a desire to enjoy every match.

During a recent dialogue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude towards Vladimir Putin for Russia's supportive position. He emphasized the need for Iran and Russia to jointly counter the unilateral actions of the United States. Pezeshkian also condemned the U.S. for its sanctions and breaches of international law. Putin, in response, endorsed the memorandum aimed at fostering cooperation between Iran and Russia amidst escalating tensions with the U.S.

Pakistan Cricket Board's recent squad and coaching changes have drawn significant criticism. Multan Sultans CEO Gohar Shah voiced concerns over player professionalism and team intensity. He also highlighted issues within the wider cricket ecosystem, including media and former players. Shah pointed to bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of incentive for PCB stakeholders. His assessment offered a candid view on the state of Pakistan cricket.

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US-Canada tensions have taken another turn after US War Secretary Pete Hegseth sparked backlash over a social media comment on an image of two Canadian female cadets. Hegseth appeared to mock the appearance of one of the women, commenting his is real alongside a Canadian flag emoji. The image was posted by Cadets Vernon, part of Canada's youth cadet program for young people aged 12 to 18, rather than the regular Canadian Armed Forces. The controversy comes as relations between Washington and Ot

Hardik Pandyas India comeback has suffered another setback after a fresh leg niggle during rehabilitation. Heres why the all-rounder could miss the upcoming Afghanistan T20Is.

JD Vance has turned up the heat on Abdul El-Sayed, accusing the Michigan democratic candidate of dragging his family into the campaign fight. Speaking at a Michigan rally, the vice president objected to El-Sayeds comments about his wife, Usha Vance, and grandfather, insisting that political attacks should focus on policy rather than relatives. Vance also pointed to having a five-week-old baby at home as he delivered his emotional warning, telling El-Sayed to keep my wifes name the hell out of yo