Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay honored chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa for his historic Norway Chess Tournament win, presenting him with a Rs 50 lakh reward. The CM also engaged in a friendly chess match with the Grandmaster, who was impressed by Vijay’s skills. Praggnanandhaa’s mother and a minister were present during the felicitation.
A federal judge has blocked a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications imposed by the Trump administration. The judge ruled the fee was an unlawful tax exceeding presidential authority, siding with California and 19 other states. This decision prevents the fee from impacting businesses and potentially exacerbating shortages in education and healthcare.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das has again denied that players decided to skip the 2026 T20 World Cup in India. He said the squad wanted to play and was only informed of the decision, not consulted. Challenging safety concerns, Litton noted Bangladesh had toured Pakistan despite tighter security, saying, “they used to stand with guns outside
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking IPL 2026 season earned him a maiden India call-up at just 15. The left-hander amassed 776 runs and smashed 72 sixes, dismantling bowling attacks with a unique technique that allows him to dominate length, short and full deliveries alike. While yorkers offered some control, his remarkable adaptability and power suggest Indian cricket
