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Sarwagya
Sports

Indian boy Sarwagya, 3, becomes youngest to earn official chess rating

He surpassed the previous record held by Anish Sarkar, who was three years, eight months and 19 days old when he earned his rating in November last year.

Asim Munir
Asia

Pakistan appoints Asim Munir as first Chief of Defence Forces

Parliament last month passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment to create the post of CDF to ensure unity of command and expedite decision-making in critical situations.

IndiGo
Asia

India withdraws pilot rest rules after IndiGo flight chaos

Airports across the country have faced operational issues since Monday, with IndiGo attributing the disruption to “unforeseen operational challenges”.

Root-Getty
Cricket

Starc takes six but Root’s unbeaten 135 holds England innings together

Mitchell Starc took 6-71 to become the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test history, but Root’s 135 not out set up England’s total in the day-night match.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Business

Revenue at Indian firms rises with global demand for arms

The combined arms revenues of three Indian companies men­tioned in the list increased by 8.2 per cent to $7.5 billion (£5.6bn) on the back of domestic orders, according to the Stockholm In­ternational Peace Research Insti­tute.

Alaknanda
Editorial

Indian researchers identify distant spiral galaxy from early universe

Alaknanda existed when the universe was only 10 per cent of its present age and appears similar to the Milky Way. The findings have been published in the European journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.

Modi & Putin
Editorial

Putin in India for two-day summit focused on defence and energy

Putin, travelling to India for the first time since the Ukraine war began, will be accompanied by a delegation that includes defence minister Andrei Belousov. Media reports have said that a possible fighter jet deal may be discussed.