Pakistan reboots naval reach with China-built submarine, mulls presence in Bay of Bengal for first time since 1971

Built in China and equipped with Air‑Independent Propulsion (AIP), the Hangor gives Pakistan a stealthier, longer‑endurance conventional submarine capability. For the first time since the 1971 war, Pakistan has signalled that it is looking to have a sustained naval presence in the Bay of Bengal with PNS Hangor, a technologically advanced submarine that analysts say…

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Chess: Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive: ‘India is a chess powerhouse but still far from becoming esports hub’ | Chess News

Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters. India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands….

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Clavicular’s Israel visit ends in controversy as IDF sidelines soldier over livestream with controversial streamer

The Israel Defense Forces removed soldier Shira Braun from its international communications unit and imposed a suspended jail sentence after she appeared in a livestream with controversial influencer Braden “Clavicular” Peters. The IDF said the action was based on her conduct, not misuse of official systems. Peters, known for his ties to polarizing internet figures…

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‘You make Kylian Mbappe seem like a dictator’: France coach Didier Deschamps after win over Paraguay | Football News

France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates. (AP/PTI) France head coach Didier Deschamps has defended captain Kylian Mbappe following criticism of his leadership style, insisting the public perception of the star forward does not reflect who he really is within the national team setup.Speaking after France’s tense 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round…

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Indian-origin politician calls out racism against Indian-Australians: ‘We can overcome this hate by…’

An Indian-origin Melbourne leader has called out what she describes as silence from politicians over racism targeting Indian Australians, saying the issue is about dignity, safety and equal respect.Roshena Campbell, Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne and a Liberal Party politician, said there was a clear difference in how different communities are treated when facing abuse.She…

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