GCL: Gukesh beats Alireza but Triveni Continental Kings stay on top with close win

IANS | December 19, 2025 9:35 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) World Champion D Gukesh avenged his loss against Alireza Firouzja in the reverse fixture, but defending champions Triveni Continental Kings did enough to beat PBG Alaskan Knights 10-9 to stay on top of the leaderboard after match day 6, while Mumba Masters kept up the pressure on the leaders with 11-6 win over Ganges Grandmasters in the Global Chess League (GCL) on Friday.

5 research initiatives driving India-AI Impact Summit 2026

IANS | December 19, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) As India prepares to host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital this February, a set of research-led initiatives is emerging as the knowledge backbone of the global event, positioning the country as a hub for responsible and impact-driven artificial intelligence, particularly for the Global South.

Rights body condemns ‘arbitrary detention’ of journalist in Pakistan

IANS | December 19, 2025 9:09 PM

Islamabad, Dec 19 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan on Friday expressed serious concern over the continued “arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, and judicial harassment” of Pakistani journalist Sohrab Barkat, warning that the case raises troubling questions about respect for press freedom, due process, and constitutional safeguards in the country.