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Israel Accuses FIDE of Breaking Promise Over Chess Olympiad Yom Kippur Scheduling

Israel Chess Federation president Zvika Barkai has publicly accused FIDE of failing to uphold a prior agreement to schedule Israel's Chess Olympiad matches around the Yom Kippur holiday. Both Israeli teams were forced to forfeit their Round 6 games after the Netherlands and Bulgaria refused to accommodate requests for schedule changes. Barkai acknowledged that Singapore and Colombia had agreed to reschedule, but criticised FIDE's overall handling of the situation. The forfeits are expected to have a notable negative impact on Israel's rankings in the tournament.

Mayawati picks nephew Ishan Anand for key BSP role after ousting Akash

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has appointed Ishan Anand to an important position within the party, replacing his brother Akash Anand who was recently removed. Akash's conduct and the alleged influence of his father-in-law were cited as the primary reasons behind his ouster. Mayawati has publicly stressed that Ishan must demonstrate integrity and full commitment as he takes on his new responsibilities. The development marks the latest shift in an ongoing succession drama within the BSP's leadership.

‘Rock Star’ of Kuno is gone: Gaurav, an original Project Cheetah big cat, dies

Raja Krishnamoorthi slams US education dept after Bo French’s South Asian student post