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India Sports & Cricket 09 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Anuj Shrivatri Becomes India’s 100th Chess Grandmaster After Philippine Victory

Anuj Shrivatri has become India’s 100th chess Grandmaster after clinching the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open chess championship in Ozamiz City, the Philippines. The 22-year-old’s milestone adds another landmark to India’s rapidly expanding chess pipeline, underscoring the country’s depth in elite talent and its growing influence on the global board.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

India Entertainment & CultureJust now (11:00 PM IST)

‘Forgotten Island’ Review: Folklore, Friendship and Visual Spectacle Drive a Dazzling Animated Adventure

“Forgotten Island” turns Filipino folklore into a kinetic, emotionally resonant fantasy built around memory, loyalty and the bonds that survive upheaval. With its cute demon babies, detachable-body vampires and other mythic creatures, the film pairs visual exuberance with a surprisingly tender meditation on friendship and belonging.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:59 AM IST)

China Holds Air-Sea Drill Near Scarborough Shoal After Fresh Maritime Tensions

China conducted an air-sea military exercise near Scarborough Shoal on Sunday, according to Bloomberg reporting, underscoring Beijing’s determination to assert control in one of the South China Sea’s most contested flashpoints. The drill comes after a recent confrontation at the disputed shoal and adds pressure on already fraught China-Philippines ties, with Manila yet to confirm the reported activity.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace27 Oct 2026, 04:34 PM IST

Japan Opens Keen Sword 2027 in Major Multinational Drill

Exercise Keen Sword 2027 has begun on Ishigaki Island in Japan, bringing together roughly 45,000 Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, 11,000 U.S. service members and contingents from six other partner nations. The large-scale drill underscores deepening interoperability among Indo-Pacific and allied militaries amid heightened regional security concerns.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 07:54 AM IST

WTA Chennai Open Set for Manila Move Next Year, Signalling a Major Shift in the Tour’s Asian Calendar

The WTA Chennai Open is set to be relocated to Manila next year, marking a significant change in the women’s tennis calendar for Asia. The move underscores the growing competition among regional cities to host international tennis events and raises fresh questions about Chennai’s place in the sport’s Indian footprint.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 06:52 AM IST

WTA Chennai Open Set to Move to Manila Next Year, Signalling a Major Shift in the Tour’s Asia Calendar

The WTA Chennai Open is expected to be relocated to Manila next year, marking a significant change for one of India’s few top-tier women’s tennis events. The move underscores the shifting economics and logistics of hosting international tennis in Asia, while raising questions about India’s ability to retain premium tour properties.

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India Sports & Cricket21m ago

Dhiraj Bommadevara Shatters Asian Games Recurve Record as India Surge in Archery Qualifiers

Fresh off his World Cup Final triumph, Dhiraj Bommadevara delivered a statement performance at the Asian Games, setting a new men's recurve qualification record with 698 points to top the standings in Okazaki City. India also secured strong team positions across recurve and compound events, with Chikitha Taniparthi leading the women's compound field and the country finishing second in both men's recurve and women's compound team qualifications.

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