The Leon Mendonca story: From father leaving job for chess to battling illness in Wijk aan Zee, now World Cup reserve | Chess News

Leon Mendonca (Photo: Tata Steel Chess Tournament) NEW DELHI: Earlier this year, 19-year-old Grandmaster Leon Luke Mendonca arrived at Wijk aan Zee full of hope, only to be crushed by exhaustion as his eagerly awaited Tata Steel Masters debut became a grueling test of endurance.Entering the fray as last year’s Challengers champion, Mendonca had hoped…

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RSS centenary celebrations: Mohan Bhagwat hails Operation Sindoor, lauds armed forces – top quotes | India News

NEW Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday addressed the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur, performing the traditional ‘Shastra Puja’ and paying tribute to the organisation’s founder, Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. Addressing the gathering, Bhagwat reflected on contemporary challenges facing India, from cross-border terrorism to climate and economic issues, while…

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NYPD officer allegedly poses as Donald Trump’s bodyguard to infiltrate Ryder Cup, busted after suspicious behavior | International Sports News

Donald Trump. Image via: Mandel Ngan/ AP A bizarre incident occurred at the Ryder Cup in Farmingdale, New York, when an NYPD detective allegedly disguised himself as part of Donald Trump’s security team to slip into the tournament. The officer, later identified as Det. Melvin Eng, 46, reportedly managed to bypass tight layers of Secret…

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No Pakistan, no problem! Andy Pycroft gets rousing welcome during India vs West Indies 1st Test | Cricket News

Andy Pycroft (second from the left) Andy Pycroft, the match referee at the centre of last month’s Asia Cup handshake controversy, received a rousing welcome on Thursday as he took charge of the India vs West Indies 1st Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Introduced by presenter Ravi Shastri, Pycroft was greeted warmly. “Back…

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‘Forced closure’: Donald Trump’s first reaction on US govt shutdown; claims billions can be saved

US President Donald Trump in his first reaction since the federal government shutdown began called on Republicans to seize the “opportunity”, framing it as a chance to “clear out dead wood, waste, and fraud”.Also read: How long will the shutdown continue? What to expect in the coming days“Republicans must use this opportunity of Democrat forced…

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‘Dedicated to Ambedkar ideology’: CJI’s mother Kamaltai Gavai clarifies stance on RSS invite; defends late husband’s legacy | Nagpur News

NAGPUR/AMRAVATI: Kamaltai Gavai, mother of CJI Bhushan Gavai, on Wednesday released a statement from Amravati, confirming she won’t attend the Sangh’s centenary event on October 5, citing health reasons. Social media was abuzz with Gavai’s acceptance of the RSS invite.Kamaltai Gavai said she’s dedicated to the Ambedkarite ideology and always believed in putting forward these…

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