Young Stars Shine: India Wins Gold at FIDE World Cup Cadets 2025

In a thrilling display of youthful brilliance three young Indian talents stood atop the podium at the FIDE World Cup Cadets in Batumi Georgia Sarbartho Mani clinched the Under Open Gold Divi Bijesh secured the Under Girls Gold and Pratitee Bordoloi triumphed in the Under Girls category marking a golden weekend for Indian chess Sarbartho Mani Calm and CollectedIn the fiercely contested Under- Open category India s own Sarbartho Mani faced off against compatriot Oishik Mondal in a gripping classical showdown as reported by chessbase in Both games ended in draws but Sarbartho s clarity under pressure shone through as he swept the rapid tiebreaks to crown himself champion with Oishik taking silver In a strong performance CM Aarit Kapil claimed the bronze by defeating Kazakhstan's Iman Nabiyev twice Sarbartho s win beautifully illustrated the depth of talent in India s junior circuit and the mental fortitude needed to prevail

6 Jul 2025

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National Sports Policy 2025 Approved : A Strategic Blueprint for India's Sporting Future

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the National Sports Policy NSP a comprehensive and visionary roadmap for sports development in the country This new policy replaces the outdated framework and reflects India s rising ambition to emerge as a global sporting power capable of competing and hosting on the world stage including the Olympic Games nbsp Named Khelo Bharat Niti the policy doesn t just target medal tallies It envisions a sporting culture that is inclusive economically sustainable and deeply integrated into everyday life education and governance It is the result of extensive consultations with ministries states federations athletes and citizens ensuring that it is both rooted in ground realities and elevated by global aspirations nbsp Excellence on the Global StageAt the heart of the policy lies India s goal to achieve sporting excellence at international levels The plan proposes early identification of talent structured

6 Jul 2025

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Gukesh Topples Carlsen Again to Lead SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz!

D Gukesh the teenage World Champion has once again proved his mettle against one of chess s greatest legends In the sixth round of the SuperUnited Rapid amp Blitz in Zagreb Gukesh defeated Norway's Magnus Carlsen from a seemingly losing position marking his fifth consecutive win and taking the sole lead in the tournament Gukesh now stands at points out of a possible two points clear of Poland's Jan-Krzysztof Duda Turning the Tables Under PressureWhat made this victory even more special was the manner in which Gukesh won Playing black Gukesh stayed calm despite Carlsen s early advantage from a King s pawn opening When the clock was ticking and the position looked grim Gukesh found creative counterplay Carlsen forced to give up two minor pieces for a rook and pawns struggled to convert his advantage In the crucial moments Gukesh s precise moves and better time management forced Carlsen

4 Jul 2025

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The Golden Arc: Bengaluru Welcomes the World at the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025

Bengaluru a city known for its rush-hour buzz and monsoon hush is pausing for something extraordinary It s not cricket that s commanding the spotlight this July but a quieter nobler pursuit the art of the perfect throw The Neeraj Chopra Classic isn t just an event it s a moment A shift in how India celebrates sport not under stadium floodlights alone but under a sky heavy with dreams On July the Sree Kanteerava Stadium will become the beating heart of Indian athletics hosting the country s first-ever international javelin competition co-organized by Neeraj Chopra himself Olympic champion world champion and India s most decorated track and field athlete along with JSW Sports The event is sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India AFI and holds the prestigious World Athletics Gold Level status attracting some of the biggest names in the global javelin circuit The Silent Build-Up A City

4 Jul 2025

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From Dependency to Self-Reliance: India Commissions Its Last Foreign-Made Warship

On July a proud and historic moment unfolded at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad Russia as the Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal F a state-of-the-art Talwar-class stealth frigate Beyond its technical prowess this event signifies the conclusion of India s reliance on foreign warship imports and marks a powerful shift toward Aatmanirbhar Bharat a self-reliant India nbsp INS Tamal is the st ship produced under Indo-Russian collaboration over the past years and fittingly it is also the last major warship India will induct from overseas shipyards This moment is not just about steel firepower and propulsion it s a reflection of India's growing confidence in its domestic defence industry and a tribute to decades of Indo-Russian naval partnership An Era Ends A Vision BeginsVice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command described Tamal s commissioning as a pivotal milestone both for India s maritime security

4 Jul 2025

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From Bharat to the World : How UPI is Redefining Global Payments

Launched in April by the National Payments Corporation of India NPCI UPI is an instant mobile-based payment system that links multiple bank accounts to a single easy-to-use interface Over just nine years it has revolutionized India's financial landscape making sending and receiving money as simple as messaging It combines interbank peer-to-peer P P and person-to-merchant P M transactions into one app with just a unique UPI ID proving instantly transformative India's Digital Pulse Powers the WorldAccording to the Reserve Bank of India RBI UPI now handles a staggering of all global real-time transaction volumes an affirmation of its sheer impact As reported by Outlookmoney com In May alone UPI processed around billion transactions totaling over lakh crore approximately billion That s over million daily transactions or roughly crore every second Rapid Domestic GrowthIn just over a decade India s digital payments grew from a modest crore transactions in FY to

3 Jul 2025

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Hope, Jobs, and Innovation: Kerala Makes History with Its First AI and Robotics Institute

Kerala is set to make a historic leap in technology and innovation with the launch of its first Artificial Intelligence AI and Robotics Research Institute Set up by Zoho Corporation one of India s leading IT firms the Zoho Research and Development Center will begin its operations on July in Neduvathur Kollam district The center will be officially inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan symbolizing a new era of research-driven development for the state This is not just another IT facility it's a symbol of promise progress and possibilities for the educated youth of Kerala and for India s evolving technological landscape nbsp What is an Artificial Intelligence AI and Robotics Research Institute An Artificial Intelligence AI and Robotics Research Institute is a special center where experts and researchers study design and build smart machines and robots These machines can learn think and help people in areas like healthcare farming

2 Jul 2025

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Under Ladakh’s Starry Skies : First Ladakh Astro Festival Blends Astronomy, Education, and Astro-Tourism

On June the town of Leh in Ladakh witnessed a historic event The commencement of the First Ladakh Astro Festival Organized jointly by the Tourism Department of UT Ladakh and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics IIA this unique festival aims to blend science with tourism by spotlighting astronomy and the incredible night skies that Ladakh naturally offers Held at the District Panchayat Resource Centre the inaugural day brought together scientists educators administrators and curious students under one roof all united by a shared wonder the cosmos Uniting Science Culture and YouthThe Astro Festival is more than just telescopes and star maps it is a platform for nurturing scientific temperament particularly among Ladakh s younger generation A group of enthusiastic students participated with wide eyes and eager minds Their presence symbolized the heart of the festival inspiring a new wave of thinkers and explorers As Ladakh opens its skies to the

2 Jul 2025

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Eravikulam Takes the Crown: India’s Best National Park Blends Nature with Innovation

In the misty highlands of Munnar Kerala Eravikulam National Park has earned the prestigious title of India s best national park in the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change s MEE cycle Sharing the top spot with Dachigam National Park in Jammu amp Kashmir Eravikulam scored a remarkable evaluated against IUCN-WCPA global standards across protected areas Kerala stood out as the only state rated Very Good nbsp A Historical Sanctuary with Natural WondersEstablished in the first in Kerala Eravikulam was developed from earlier efforts in the s transitioning from a colonial game preserve to the Eravikulam-Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary in It was upgraded to national park status to safeguard the endangered Nilgiri Tahr a mountain goat endemic to the Western Ghats Covering km of high-altitude shola-grassland mosaics the park is also home to Anamudi Peak South India s highest at m and hosts four distinct zones core buffer tourism

1 Jul 2025

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