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NEW DELHI: Chess is officially becoming a major part of the esports world as the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has confirmed that chess will be one of 16 competitive titles at the first-ever Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC). The event will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to November 29, 2026.This…
Piyush Goyal during the signing of FTA terms between India and the GCC in New Delhi (ANI) NEW DELHI: Amid a rush of trade deals with advanced countries, India signed the terms of reference (ToR) for negotiations with the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday, a step towards a free trade agreement (FTA), with…
India and the United States have agreed on a framework for a bilateral trade deal under which Washington will reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from the current 50%.The announcement is significant as the US had imposed steep duties on Indian exports entering American markets, effective August 27, 2025.In August 2025, Washington announced a…
The United Arab Emirates is all set for a rail revolution in 2026 which is going to transform the country’s travel landscape. The launch of UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger rail service remains one of the much-awaited events. This milestone will reshape tourism and connectivity across the seven emirates, which are Abu Dhabi, Dubai,…
On December 13,1946 Jawaharlal Nehru enunciated the defining vision of what the soon-to-be sovereign country should look like: there was no place for a free India except as a republic. In the next three years, the Indian Constitution was framed, believed to be world’s longest that details out the political, legal and social structures of India….
NEW DELHI: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has pushed back on IMF’s comment of the country being a secondary AI power, positioning itself as a front-rank AI nation by focusing less on headline-grabbing large models and more on large-scale deployment.At a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Vaishnaw challenged the view…
Canada is also known as the “Land of Lilies.” This is not only in the context of the wildflowers that grow in the meadows. There is, in fact, a very significant connection to history, symbols, and heritage.The connection of Canada with lilies traces its origins back to the fleur-de-lis, a symbol of a stylised figure…
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that he would “100%” proceed with his plans to impose tariffs on European countries unless a deal over Greenland is reached. In a telephonic interview by NBC news, the US president was asked if he will seize the land by “force,” to which he replied, “no…
President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ initially for Gaza, now appears poised for a broader global role, potentially rivaling the UN Security Council. A draft charter, circulated with invitations to countries like India and Canada, outlines a mission for conflict resolution and governance restoration. Membership requires a significant financial commitment, with initial leaders including Marco Rubio…
NEW DELHI: The United States has decided to freeze visa processing indefinitely for citizens of 75 countries, including Iran, Russia, Somalia and Afghanistan, in what is being described as one of the Trump administration’s most far-reaching immigration enforcement measures, according to a Fox News Digital report.The US State Department will suspend visa processing beginning January…
