5 killed, 143 injured as powerful quake hits Afghanistan

At least five people were killed and 143 others injured after a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck several provinces across Afghanistan in the wee hours of Monday, according to the......

Meghalaya principal secretary found dead in Uzbekistan

Meghalaya Principal Secretary Syed Mohammed A Razi was found dead inside his hotel room in Uzbekistan during a private visit to the Central Asian nation, officials said on Tuesday. IMAGE: Syed......

India, Central Asian nations to work with Afghanistan on security

India and the central Asian nations on Thursday agreed to work closely with Afghanistan in addressing its security challenges against the backdrop of its escalating tensions with Pakistan. IMAGE:......

India, Russia, China oppose foreign military in Afghanistan

India on Tuesday joined Russia, China and seven other nations to oppose efforts to deploy foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan, against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's calls......

'Indian football should look at Uzbekistan, Jordan'

'Even with modest leagues, they have structure, they produce players, and they qualify for big tournaments. India need to study those models and not just corporatise or commercialise football.'......

Sindarov Youngest To Win Chess World Cup

Sindarov has come out as the second biggest star from Uzbekistan after Nodirbek Abdusattorov and it seems that the Russian dominance in the sport has finally ended. IMAGE: Nineteen-year-old......

Davis Cup returns to Bengaluru after 9 years

IMAGE: Top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal will lead India's challenge in the Davis Cup Qualifiers tie against the Netherlands in Bengaluru. Photograph: Sumit Nagal/X Bengaluru was on Friday......

Underwater chess! The game gets a thrilling twist

IMAGE: Hans Niemann of the US in action. Photograph: Esa Alexander/Reuters Hans Niemann quite literally made a splash on Wednesday, winning an underwater chess exhibition as festivities opened......

Chess World Cup semifinalists play it safe, again!

IMAGE: Uzbekistan Grandmasters Javokhir Sindarov and Nodirbek Yakubboev in action during Game 2 of the semifinals of the Chess World Cup, in Panaji on Saturday. Photograph: FIDE/X It turned out to......