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Candace Owens Shuts Down Presidency Rumors While Pushing Tucker Carlson into 2028 Conversations

WORLDJune 5, 2026

Candace Owens debunks rumors while pushing Tucker Carlson into 2028 conversation (Photo via Getty) Candace Owens says she has no plans to run for president in 2028, but she already knows who she would support...

Who are Lindsay Fifield and Jenny Racicott? Graham Plattner faces further serious accusations; ‘…disrespecting women’

WORLDJune 5, 2026

Democratic Senate Candidates Graham PlattnerIn the Maine Senate race, he is facing new accusations from two ex-girlfriends who spoke publicly to The New York Times. Two women, Lyndsey Fifield and Jenny Racicot, described his behavior as...

‘Zindalov was lucky’: Germany No. 1 Kemer in ‘crucial moments’ | Exclusive

SPORTSApril 15, 2026

Vincent Keymer and Javokhir Sindarov (photo by Freestyle Chess and Niki Riga) New Delhi: There is a new apex predator in the...

Zindarov won the candidate match and started a World C’ship conflict with D Gukesh

SPORTSApril 14, 2026

Javokhir Sindarov vs. Anish Giri (Photo: Niki Riga/FIDE) NEW DELHI: Javokhir Sindarov produced a flawless performance to win the 2026 FIDE Candidates...

From middle finger moments to doubling gukshi: What’s next for Sarin?

SPORTSApril 13, 2026

Nihal Salin (Photo: Michal Walusza) New Delhi: Last February, Nihal Sarin was busy playing an online chess game at TakeTakeTake's 'Tuesday' event....

No handshake! General manager of Uzbekistan national team shocks Indian player Harikai with ‘Namaste’ – Watch

SPORTSApril 5, 2026

Nodirbek Yakubboev gives the 'Namaste' gesture to India's Harika Dronavali (Photo: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: A lighthearted and heartwarming moment at the Glencoe...

Chess Candidates: How risk-averse Indians sabotaged themselves in the fourth round

SPORTSApril 2, 2026

Divya Deshmukh vs Julkinl (Photo: Michal Walusza) New Delhi: The fourth wheel has always been considered a psychological hurdle. Wednesday was the final...

Divya Deshmukh’s debut could have an impact on candidates

SPORTSMarch 28, 2026

Divya Deshmukh (Image: FIDE) Nagpur: "I believe it will happen sooner or later." Divya Deshmukh, who has just become the world junior...

‘Bad move’: Cyprus chess president hits back at Hampi after candidate withdraws

SPORTSMarch 24, 2026

Koneru Humpy and Criton Tornaritis New Delhi: India's top grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the 2026 Women's Candidates Championship in...

‘Gukesh won title by accident’: Former world champion Karpov sparks controversy

SPORTSMarch 19, 2026

India's D Gukesh (FIDE/Eng Chin An via PTI photo) New Delhi: India's young chess star Gukesh has come under criticism from former...

India’s GECI ranking slips in 2026: How to improve?

SPORTSMarch 10, 2026

Gukesh Dommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi, Divya Deshmukh and Harika Dronavalli (left to right) (Photo: Maria Emelianova/Chess.com) New Delhi: Last Sunday was International Women’s Day....