Xu, 60, is expected to travel to New Delhi soon to take over his new posting.

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

Young shuttler Tanisha Crasto believes she and doubles partner Ashwini Ponnappa have the game to match the world's best.

India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the United States last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get endorsed.

'It is admitted that the AZ vaccine can, in very rare cases, cause TTS.'

The Belem, a three-masted sailing ship that carries the Olympic Flame from Greece to Marseille in France, crosses the Corinth Canal, following the handover ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics, in Corinth, Greece.

The Last Chance Regatta is the final qualifying event in sailing for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Priyansh, Jyothi make compound semis

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will overtake Bimal Jalan before completing his second term in December, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

The triumph entitles Gukesh a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh shot into sole lead after defeating Firouzja Alireza of France in the 13th and penultimate round of Candidates' Chess tournament in Toronto on Saturday, his quest for the extraordinary placing him on the cusp of becoming the youngest ever World Championship contender.

Gukesh to clash with Alireza on what promises to be a photo finish

The United States has vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on the latest Palestinian bid to be granted full membership of the United Nations, an outcome lauded by Israel but criticised by Palestine as 'unfair, immoral, and unjustified'.

Pragg, Gujrathi out of contention

Summary of the Europa League semi-final matches played on Thursday.

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior United States official.

Lionel Plasmans, who owns the farm, said it was an honour to be providing potatoes to the Olympics.

Many locals grumble that it will mostly be an inconvenience.

Designer Berluti reveals opening ceremony tuxedo for French athletes

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half to help his side to a 4-1 comeback win at 10-man Barcelona

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

'Shameful action by the chief arbiter Marghetis towards me during the game. Middle of the game during the most intense moment when I was walking during Ian move... he came to me and told me not to walk anymore because my shoe is making noise on the wooden floor.'

India's D Gukesh bounced back with a finely crafted game to outwit compatriot Vidit Gujrathi and regain his joint lead with Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia after the eighth round in the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto on Friday.

The MSC Aries was last seen on Friday, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai, according to The Times of Israel.

Novak Djokovic also surpassed Rafael Nadal to make a record 77 Masters 1000 semi-final appearances.

Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations for the week.

A summary of Wednesday's action in the Champions League quarter-finals first leg.

Vidit Gujrathi also put an end to his losses by settling for a draw with Caruana.

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

The Indians were never the favourites in the entire scheme of things but yet, Gukesh has withstood the early storm and so has Praggnanandhaa.

Gukesh faced the in-vogue Italian opening as black against Caruana and the players battled it out in the main variation.

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of world number three Hikaru Nakamura of United States, while R Praggnanandhaa went down to compatriot D Gukesh in the second round of Candidates chess tournament in Toronto.

India abstained on the resolution, along with France, Japan, Netherlands, and Romania among others. Those voting against the resolution included Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany and the US.

Another game to end through repetition of moves was between Gukesh and Gujrathi.

Reigning world champions Argentina continue to top the chart followed by 2022 World Cup runners-up France, England, Belgium and Brazil.

Doping: India records highest number of adverse findings among countries with 2000 or more tests

Among the Sensex constituents, as many as 16 stocks closed with losses with Nestle India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserve, Titan and JSW Steel being the major laggards. Index major Reliance, Hindustan Unilever, Maruti and Tata Steel also declined due to selling pressure. In contrast, NTPC, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance bucked the trend and ended the day in green. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors also defied the trend.

Teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa will enter as the favourite among the three Indian participants in the Candidates chess tournament that will get underway in Toronto from Wednesday to decide the challenger for the next world championship match.

Number 44 on Germany jerseys to be redesigned over Nazi symbolism

His previous best was 97 in February, which he had attained after winning the Chennai Open, an ATP Challenger series event.