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India wins double podium at Chess Olympiad, claims Gaprindashvili Cup in Samarkand

India achieved a historic double podium finish at the Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The women's team secured bronze after Savitha Shri held her nerve through an 83-move draw in a crucial match. The open team clinched silver on tiebreak, with Arjun Erigaisi delivering a decisive late win to seal the result. Uzbekistan and China took the open and women's gold medals respectively. India also earned the Gaprindashvili Cup, awarded for the best combined performance across both teams.

Russian Envoy Says US Comment at Raisina Dialogue Revealed Fear of India's Rise

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov made a notable claim while speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit on Sunday. He alleged that a remark made by a US representative at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi this year inadvertently exposed American concerns about India's growing power. Alipov described the comment as a 'Freudian slip', suggesting it unintentionally revealed underlying US anxieties. The Raisina Dialogue is an annual geopolitical conference held in India's capital. The ambassador's remarks come amid ongoing global attention to India's expanding strategic and economic influence.

SAAB Seeks Indian Suppliers to Join Its Global Defence Supply Chain

Swedish defence company SAAB is looking to onboard Indian suppliers as part of its global supply chain network. The move signals SAAB's interest in deepening its industrial ties with India's growing defence manufacturing sector. SAAB already has a long-standing relationship with India, as the Indian Army has used its Carl Gustaf weapon system for over five decades. By integrating Indian firms into its supply chain, SAAB aims to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and leverage India's manufacturing capabilities.