May 2026

R Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen, and Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Remember the 2024 Norway Chess? In Round 3 of that edition, an 18-year-old Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa secured his first-ever classical victory over Magnus Carlsen. Since then, plenty has changed. Pragg has grown two years older, Carlsen is now a father, and Norway…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids at the residence of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his son-in-law P A Mohammed Riyas and others as part of its money laundering probe into alleged payments made to his daughter Veena T’s IT firm, Exalogic Solutions, triggered attacks on central agency officials in Thiruvananthapuram and sparked protests…

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in his address in the state assembly during voting on the uniform civil code (UCC) bill, framed it as a landmark social reform inspired by the ideological foundations of BJP and RSS.Sarma declared that he felt “proud” that “BJP and RSS inspire us for social revolution,” crediting these…

NEW DELHI: Air travellers should brace for higher domestic fares and fewer flights this summer.Air India, AI Express and IndiGo will together remove about 250 domestic flights per day from June to August as operating costs spiral on rising jet fuel prices and a weakening rupee amid slowing demand.Airlines say discretionary travel is among the…

The Dallas Cowboys continue to be linked with Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby in trade speculation. Reports suggest the Raiders previously sought two first-round picks in exchange for the All-Pro pass rusher. While no deal appears imminent, Crosby remains a potential target for Dallas as it looks to strengthen its defense. Any trade would…

The Kansas City Chiefs have been linked to trade rumors involving New York Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet. ESPN proposed deals involving future draft picks, but both were viewed as unlikely. Analysts believe the Giants and Bears have little reason to move key contributors. While Thibodeaux could strengthen…

‘Virgin River’ actor Stewart McLean’s final moments are under scrutiny following his death, now treated as a homicide. His last known communication was a text about an upcoming shoot, sent before his disappearance. Authorities discovered his remains after a missing person investigation escalated, leaving friends and colleagues seeking justice. TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains gruesome…