FIDE reveals host city for Gukesh vs Sindarov World Championship clash; youngest-ever title match in chess history | Chess News

Gukesh Dommaraju and Javokhir Sindarov (PTI/IANS Photos) NEW DELHI: The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced Geneva, Switzerland, as the host city for the 2026 FIDE World Championship Match, where reigning champion Gukesh Dommaraju will defend his crown against Uzbek challenger Javokhir Sindarov in what promises to be a historic showdown.The World Championship match will…

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‘Days, weeks or months’: US gearing up for prolonged military campaign against Iran

The United States is preparing for a prolonged military confrontation with Iran that could last days or even weeks, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate following fresh US strikes and Tehran’s retaliation, Axios reported, citing US officials.According to the report, the duration of the conflict will largely depend on whether Iran continues…

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Dussehra school holidays 2026: Check state-wise closure dates for October 19 and 20

Schools across India to remain closed for Dussehra on October 19 and 20 School Dussehra Holidays 2026: Schools across several Indian states are observing holidays on October 19 and 20, 2026, for Durga Ashtami and Dussehra. The closures coincide with key dates in the Navaratri and Durga Puja festivities, with state governments and individual educational…

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‘Your wishes mean the world to me’: PV Sindhu’s heartfelt message to PM Modi after Japan Open triumph | Badminton News

PV Sindhu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message after creating history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. The two-time Olympic medallist defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women’s singles final to end a two-year wait for a BWF World Tour title and her seven-year drought for…

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A 14-year-old Georgia student scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT after taking college-level courses; Ashrit Talluri of Fulton County achieved the maximum score while still in an age group far younger than typical SAT test-takers

A 14-year-old student in Georgia has achieved the highest possible score on the SAT, completing a test generally associated with students much further along in high school. Ashrit Talluri of Fulton County earned a perfect 1600 on the exam, according to FOX 5 Atlanta and The Independent, with additional reporting from outlets including Andhra Jyothy…

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In 2025, CBP agents entered Leo Feler’s Chicago property without a warrant; in 2026, he sued the US government over about $30,000 in damage

The Chicago homeowner has sued the US government over alleged warrantless CBP raid. A Chicago homeowner has filed a lawsuit against the US government, alleging that immigration officers entered his property without a warrant, damaged his home and ignored repeated demands to leave during an enforcement operation last year.Leo Feler, who lives in Chicago’s Lakeview…

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Buried for 5,300 years beneath a Stone Age tomb, a skull discovered in Spain has revealed the world’s earliest known ear surgery |

For more than 5,300 years, it lay undisturbed beneath a Stone Age tomb in northern Spain, hidden among the remains of nearly 100 people. When archaeologists finally uncovered the ancient skull, they expected another glimpse into prehistoric life. Instead, they found evidence of something far more extraordinary. Careful examination revealed that the woman had undergone…

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