Doval on Ukraine: Must respect territorial integrity

Dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said at a conference in Jeddah on the crisis while underlining......

Xi, Sharif to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by India

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend next week's virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) being hosted by India, it was announced in Beijing on Friday. IMAGE: Participants......

In touch with Uzbek authorities: WHO on syrup deaths of 18 kids

The World Health Organisation on Friday said that it is in touch with the Uzbek authorities about the reported deaths of 18 children after consuming contaminated cough syrup made by Noida-based......

Uzbek kids' death: Noida company loses manufacturing licence

The manufacturing licence of Noida-based pharmaceutical firm Marion Biotech has been cancelled by the Uttar Pradesh authorities, according to officials. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters......

'Religious reasons': Why Uzbek GM Yakubboev refused Vaishali's handshake

IMAGE: R Vaishali can be seen extending her hand before the start of a fourth-round contest against Nodirbek Yakubboev, who sat down without responding to it, at the Tata Steel Chess tournament.......

Yakubboev aplogises to Vaishali for handshake row

'...it was an awkward situation for both of us. I was in a hurry that day and really forgot. I want to wish good luck to both of you.' IMAGE: Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev (right) aplogised......

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh beats Mendonca to grab sole lead

IMAGE: D Gukesh in action against Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Master in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands. Photograph: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess World Champion D......

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa outclasses Erigaisi; jumps into lead

IMAGE: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa outclassed compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the third round to jump into the joint lead at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE India's......

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins; Gukesh, Erigaisi draw

IMAGE: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's victory over Pentala Harikrishna was a master-class on defence and counter-attack. Photograph: Kind courtesy Harry Gielen/FIDE Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu......