PM Modi meets World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, calls him 'India's pride'

IANS | December 28, 2024 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the newly-crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, during which he also held an interaction with the 18-year-old Chennai resident, who scripted history earlier this month by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess.

Rain, winds bring chilly effect to Delhi; snowfall in store for Shimla

IANS | December 27, 2024 7:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A wet New Year’s Eve appears to be in store for tourists in the northern hills as the weather in Delhi and northern states like J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan took a dramatic turn on Friday with rain and cold winds combining to create a chilly effect.