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Ian Nepomniachtchi clarifies controversial Chess World Cup criticism: 'One of the worst hotels. Unacceptable conditions'

India, Feb. 3 -- Ian Nepomniachtchi has cleared the air on his controversial criticism of the 2025 Chess World Cup, which was held in Goa. The Russian GM lost to Diptayan Ghosh after getting a bye int... Read More


Budget 2026-27 Sets New Growth Path for States, Boosts Tourism and Jobs: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Union Budget 2026-27 would give a fresh direction to the development of both the country and the states, with a strong... Read More


Spring Fair 2026 showcases Vietnam's finest performing arts

Hanoi, Feb. 3 -- The first Spring Fair 2026 opened on February 2 at the National Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, becoming a major cultural, economic and social highlight of the Lunar New... Read More


Why are simple sarees suddenly everywhere: These 10 picks are perfect for office wear

India, Feb. 3 -- Loud prints and heavy embellishments are taking a backseat as simple sarees make a strong comeback, especially in workwear wardrobes. The reason is clear: modern women want sarees tha... Read More


14th National Congress demonstrates CPV's political resolve, stature: int'l friends

Hanoi, Feb. 3 -- Immediately after the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), representatives of political parties and international organisations spoke highly of its organisa... Read More


Chandigarh: Five-day MS Randhawa Sahitya Kala Utsav gets underway

Chandigarh, Feb. 3 -- Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria attended the inaugural day of the annual Mahinder Singh Randhawa Sahitya Kala Utsav, organised by the Punjab Arts Council... Read More


Party chief hosts Cuban special envoy, foreign minister

Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 3 -- General Secretary To Lam (R) hosts a reception for special envoy of the Communist Party and the State of Cuba, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez, Ha Noi, Febr... Read More


Nilambur ex-MLA to fight Kerala assembly polls as UDF candidate

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 3 -- The United Democratic Front (UDF) has fielded former Nilambur MLA PV Anvar, who left the LDF in 2024 after a public spat with chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, as its cand... Read More


Top Vietnamese, Jordanian legislators hold talks in Ha Noi

Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 3 -- National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (R) holds talks with Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi, Ha Noi, February 2, 2026 - Photo: VNA T... Read More


Union Budget fulfils aspirations of Uttar Pradesh: Yogi

Lucknow, Feb. 3 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it fulfils the aspirations of Uttar Pradesh and will help the state become "Naye Bharat Ka Naya Utta... Read More