Exclusive: Javokhir Sindarov won the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, earning a World Championship match against D Gukesh. Germany No. 1 Vincent Keymer praised his aggressive and fearless style of play. “It was easy for him to lose the first game,” said Keymer as Uzbek prodigy sealed the title with a round to spare.
Pakistan is implementing two-hour evening power cuts due to soaring energy costs and Iran war-related disruptions. Reduced hydropower and reliance on expensive fossil fuels are straining the nation’s finances. While urban areas face shorter outages, rural regions, particularly under MEPCO, are experiencing severe, prolonged blackouts, with gas supply to power plants also significantly impacted.
Denmark’s two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen, 32, has retired due to persistent back issues, ending a dominant era in badminton. His career, marked by two Olympic golds and two World Championship titles, redefined the sport’s physical standards. Axelsen’s influence extended globally, particularly in China, where he connected with fans in Mandarin.
The CBSE has declared the Class 10 board results for 2026 on April 15, recording a pass percentage of 93.70%, a slight rise from last year. Over 24.7 lakh students appeared across India and abroad. Girls again outperformed boys, while southern regions and Kendriya Vidyalayas led institutional performance in a largely stable academic outcome.
Filmmaker Rajeev Rai has assured the Delhi High Court he will not speak to the media about the ‘Dhurandhar 2’ song dispute during ongoing mediation. Trimurti Films alleges unauthorized use of their song. The court emphasized restraint to aid mediation, noting Rai’s public remarks were causing prejudice.
CBSE Class 10 results 2026 were declared at 4 pm on April 15, with students accessing marksheets via DigiLocker, UMANG, official websites, SMS, and IVRS. DigiLocker and UMANG serve as primary platforms, ensuring smooth access during high traffic. Students need credentials or APAAR-linked accounts to log in. Backup options like SMS and IVRS provide additional
Bombay High Court indicated it would direct the removal of online content violating Kartik Aaryan’s personality rights. The court will issue an order to address unauthorized commercial use of his name and image, including AI-generated videos and merchandise sales. This follows Aaryan’s plea to protect his publicity and privacy rights.
North Korea’s nuclear weapons production capability is seeing a “very serious increase,” according to the IAEA chief. Heightened activity at the Yongbyon complex, including its reactor and reprocessing unit, signals a significant expansion. New uranium enrichment facilities are also under construction, boosting production capacity. This development raises global concerns about regional security and nuclear proliferation.
Perplexity AI is challenging the status quo in online search, arguing that current technology is primitive and ripe for AI-driven innovation. The company believes the real breakthrough lies in enhancing the ‘read’ function of the web, moving beyond simple link retrieval to deliver direct, objective-based answers. This approach targets ‘curious decision-makers’ rather than relying on
