Former world number 1 Magnus Carlsen hails world champion D Gukesh for his fighting spirit

Jun 02, 2025

The five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen hailed the reigning world champion D Gukesh for his "fighting spirit" and praised him for capitalising on the...

"Brilliance and dedication": PM Modi congratulates D Gukesh for memorable victory over Magnus Carlsen

Jun 02, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the reigning world champion D Gukesh for his "brilliance" which helped him trounce the five-time world champion...

Taiwan: DPP announce Li Wen as director of International Affairs Department

Feb 15, 2024

Jiang Zhiming, the new director of the Social Movement Department announced before the Lunar New Year, also officially reported for office today.

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat crowned world champion for second straight year

Mar 26, 2023

Living up to her name, the tenacious Nikhat (50kg) oozed class in her rampant display against the two-time Asian champion Nguyen Thi Tam of...

Johannes Vetter to miss World Athletics Championships due to shoulder injury

Jul 07, 2022

Former World Champion Germany's Johannes Vetter won't be a part of the upcoming World Championship due to his shoulder injury.

"I looked at Vishy sir...": Gukesh on how chess icon's loss in 2013 World C'ships inspired him to bring back title to India

Dec 12, 2024

Gukesh made history on Thursday as he was crowned the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Champion following the final game of his FIDE World...