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PM Modi hails India’s chess revolution as Anuj Shrivatri takes nation to 100 Grandmasters

New Delhi, Nov 10 (UNI) India has reached a historic milestone in chess, producing its 100th Grandmaster and further consolidating its position among the world's leading chess-playing nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated young chess player Anuj Shrivatri on achieving the distinction, describing the landmark as a testament to the country's extraordinary talent, dedication and growing passion for the game.
Celebrating the achievement in a post on social media platform X, Modi declared, “India has hit a century in chess! Exceptional, isn't it? India is now home to a hundred chess Grandmasters!”
Congratulating Shrivatri on becoming the country's 100th Grandmaster, the Prime Minister said, “What a wonderful achievement it is.”
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15 Nov 2026 | 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday joined thousands of people celebrating the Chhath festival as she offered prayers to the setting sun at the Chhath Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna in Sonia Vihar, praying for the happiness, prosperity and good health of all residents of the national capital. .

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets PM Modi, seeks approval and funds for irrigation projects

15 Nov 2026 | 6:36 PM

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New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought approvals and financial assistance for pending irrigation projects in the state.

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Delhi Metro to begin services at 4 30 am on Chhath Puja; trains every 15 minutes

15 Nov 2026 | 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) Delhi Metro will roll out an early-morning service schedule on Monday, starting operations at 4.30 am across all terminal stations, two hours ahead of its usual timing, to facilitate the movement of devotees heading to riverbanks and other designated locations for offering Usha Arghya on the occasion of Chhath Puja.

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Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth to visit Czech Republic

15 Nov 2026 | 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth will undertake a four-day official visit to the Czech Republic from November 16 to 19, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military engagement and exploring opportunities for collaboration in defence technology and industry.

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IAF’s 13 Base Repair Depot marks 50 years of service, holds seminar on Air Defence 2040

15 Nov 2026 | 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) The Indian Air Force’s 13 Base Repair Depot (BRD) marked 50 years of distinguished service with a seminar on ‘Air Defence 2040: Sensors, Networks and Sovereign Sustainment’ at the Manekshaw Centre in the national capital, highlighting the growing importance of indigenous capabilities, advanced technologies and life-cycle support in strengthening the country’s air defence architecture.

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