June 2026

India’s top Grandmasters Pravin Thipsay, SL Narayanan, Abhimanyu Puranik, Srinath Narayanan, SP Sethuraman, and Shyam Sundar M (Designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Earning an official FIDE (the primary governing body of chess) rating has never been easy. A player must participate in FIDE-rated tournaments, which are organised under strict regulations and often require travel, entry…

Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay joins thousands during the ‘Start Run, Stop Drugs’ anti-drug awareness run at Chennai’s Marina Beach on the International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. (Photo: X/@CMOTamilnadu) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday flagged off the “Start Run, Stop Drugs” anti-drug awareness run…

King Charles breaks away from centuries old tradition, will no longer reside in Buckingham Palace. Royal officials have reported that King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year. This ended nearly two centuries of the central London landmark serving as the British monarch’s primary residence.The King and Queen…

Subscribers will be able to withdraw their provident fund, and even transfer it directly to their bank accounts with the help of a UPI payment gateway. (AI image) Provident Fund withdrawals via ATMs, UPI, WhatsApp support, higher automatic settlement limits and more – the Employees Provident Fund Organisation has rolled out several steps aimed at…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to attract attention as discussions around their relationship with the royal family and future visits to Britain resurface.Image credit (Instagram) Prince William has reportedly drawn a clear line regarding his interactions with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ahead of their upcoming visit to the United Kingdom. According to…

Certain days hold a calm promise that is a good example of the days. Jupiter, the ruler of your life, is a proponent of future-focused choices, whereas the Moon favors progress and social interaction so what you plant today can benefit you in the future in a tangible and practical way.This is an auspicious day…

POWERGRID Non Executive Admit Card 2026 Out CBT Exam On 1 July For 660 Vacancies PGCIL admit card 2026: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released the PGCIL Non Executive Admit Card 2026 for Diploma Trainee (DT), Junior Officer Trainee (JOT) and Junior Technician Trainee (JTT) posts. Candidates who applied under Advertisement No….

Should teenagers contribute financially once they start earning? It is a question that has divided parents for years, and one that has once again sparked heated debate online. A mother recently went viral after revealing that she plans to charge her 15-year-old daughter $75 (around ₹6,400) a month in rent and food costs after the…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is all set to make his senior men’s international debut, and at just 15 years of age, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the teenage sensation should simply enjoy the experience of representing his country.Sooryavanshi has taken the cricketing world by storm with a string of record-breaking performances. Despite…

Abhijeet Dipke shared videos on X alleging that BJP workers assaulted reporters and protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. (Screengrab/X/@abhijeet_dipke) NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday alleged that BJP workers physically assaulted reporters and protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, sharing videos of the incident on X.In one of the videos, a…