With 2025 having drawn to a close, it is the perfect time to start planning ahead: With some clever scheduling, it will be possible to enjoy several long weekends in 2026 by taking just one day off, although there will be fewer such opportunities than in 2025.
The Roquetas Chess Festival 2026 will take place from January 02 to January 07 in Roquetas de Mar (Almería). Spain. It is a 9-round Swiss system tournament with a time control of 90 min + 30 sec/move. For more events from Spain, check out The European Chess Calendar, which is part of The Chess Calendar. The top-seeded players are GM Diptayan Ghosh (2577), […]
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IIT Delhi's Class of 2000 has pledged over seventy crore rupees to the institute. This significant contribution will bolster academic programs, research, and student scholarships. The funds aim to create a lasting impact for future generations. Alumni support remains crucial for IIT Delhi's ongoing academic and research endeavors. The pledge was announced during the batch's silver jubilee reunion.
India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of their nuclear facilities. This is part of a decades-old agreement. The pact prevents attacks on each other's atomic sites. The exchange happened on Thursday. It took place simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad. This marks the 35th consecutive exchange of such lists. The practice began on January 1, 1992.
The total funding in 2025 was $11.1 billion, a 13 per cent decrease year-on-year from the $11.3 billion reported in 2024
Burn belly fat: A simple five-minute drink made with methi and saunf seeds can aid in reducing stubborn belly fat. Dietitian Manpreet Kalra shares this remedy. Methi seeds are rich in fiber, aiding fat burn. Saunf seeds boost metabolism and curb hunger. Ginger also plays a role in fat burning. This drink offers additional benefits like detoxification and blood pressure regulation.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has strongly condemned attacks on Kashmiris, likening the perpetrators to Hitler. He expressed hope that such extremists will eventually disappear. Abdullah also offered prayers for peace and friendship with India's neighbors in the new year. He welcomed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's attendance at Khalida Zia's funeral, emphasizing the need to strengthen ties with Bangladesh.
The data also shows that Madhya Pradesh, dubbed the country's 'tiger state', recorded the highest number of deaths at 55. Among other states, Maharashtra, Kerala and Assam reported 38, 13 and 12 tiger deaths, respectively, in the bygone year.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor saw a significant sales jump in December 2025, with a 33 percent increase. For the entire year 2025, total sales rose by 19 percent. Domestic sales also showed strong growth. The company attributes this success to customer acceptance, government reforms, and new model variants. Toyota remains committed to decarbonisation through its multi-path approach.
The indomitable Bharatiya Janata Party outmanoeuvred Congress in all aspects, serving them humiliating defeats in Delhi and Bihar, prompting experts to call out the party's leadership to take up the responsibility and bring "serious people" and raise "serious issues."
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ITC shares fell sharply on Thursday, erasing over Rs 50,000 crore in market value after a steep new cigarette tax spooked investors. The excise hike—on top of GST—may force price increases of 15% or more, raising risks of volume loss and a shift toward illicit trade, analysts warned.
Bad air quality elevates risks for vulnerable groups, including older adults, children, and people with respiratory illnesses.
The 2026 China Women’s Chess Open will take place from January 01 to January 03 in Shenzhen, China. This tournament has 2 sections – Rapid and Live. The Rapid section is an 11-round Swiss system tournament with time control of 3 min + 2 sec/move. For more events from China, check out The Asian Chess Calendar, which is part of The Chess Calendar. The […]
The Ipsos poll for Global News found Canadians are generally positive about their personal health and happiness after the past year, but less so about their financial situation.
