Pune Headlines: Major Updates for December 18, 2025
Stay ahead with Pune's top stories for Dec 18, 2025. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city. Watch the full video for details.
Stay ahead with Pune's top stories for Dec 18, 2025. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city. Watch the full video for details.
World Champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi reveal their grueling global schedules, where returning home feels like a rare holiday. Discover their relentless pursuit of chess glory.
Stay ahead with Pune's major updates for Dec 16, 2025: civic alerts, traffic & metro news, weather conditions, and key political developments. Watch the full video for details.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces a network of road tunnels and a Ring Road to decongest Pune. Rs 3,000 crore civic projects inaugurated, aiming to position Pune as a future AI and GCC hub.
Anamika Gupta and Agrima Patel clinched top honours at the 2nd Mrs Kanak Vishnoi Memorial Women Chess Championship in Kanpur. The event saw 124 participants across five age groups. Read more.
Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin lauds India as a friendly nation, discusses his political stance, and shares insights on the World Chess Championship. Read his exclusive interview.
The Global Chess League's 3rd edition in India introduces live commentary headphones for fans at the venue, aiming to make elite chess more accessible and engaging for new audiences.
Get the latest Pune news for Dec 4, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for details.
Meet Aadya Singh, a 3-year-old nursery student from Noida, who has become the youngest player in chess history to secure an international FIDE rating. Discover her incredible journey and what's next for the prodigy.
Discover the stories of five unique Indian chess enthusiasts - a corporate honcho, a chocolatier, a filmmaker, a content creator, and a superfan - who are redefining fandom and fueling their passions through the game. Read their inspiring journeys.
Anaya Sharma, an 8-year-old from Hyderabad, clinched gold in the U-8 category at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Discover her journey and ambition to become a world champion.
Stay informed with Pune's major developments covering civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and administrative news. Watch the full video for complete coverage.
Stay informed with Pune's latest civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions and political news. Get all the essential updates from the city in one comprehensive report.
Javokhir Sindarov becomes first Uzbek to qualify for Candidates after dramatic World Cup victory over China's Wei Yi. Read his inspiring journey from GCL disappointment to glory.
The FIDE World Cup final remains undecided after a 1-1 classical score. The champion will be determined Wednesday through rapid and blitz tie-breaks. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion!
Parts of Pune experienced light mist and haze on Monday morning with visibility dropping to 2.5km. IMD officials explain the science behind this weather phenomenon and what to expect in coming days.
Discover how China's unique chess ecosystem with national training camps propelled Wei Yi to FIDE World Cup success. Learn about their systematic approach to talent development.
10-year-old Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan wins women's first prize at UK Open Blitz Championships. Read about her incredible journey and records.
After winning gold at the FIDE World Team Championship, Russia's chess chief boasts their school is the world's best. India, without its grandmasters, exited in the quarter-finals.
FIDE introduces a strict dress code for the World Rapid & Blitz chess. Fines for wrinkled clothing, unkempt looks & betting logos. Will Carlsen comply?
Danny Rensch's new book 'Dark Squares' chronicles his life from discovering chess in 1995 to the center of chess's biggest cheating scandal. Read the explosive revelations.
Chinese prodigy Wei Yi, youngest to cross 2700 Elo at 15, emerges as dark horse in FIDE World Cup 2025. Discover his remarkable journey and tournament highlights.
Magnus Carlsen confirms World Rapid & Blitz Championship return with jeans promise. World champion Gukesh leads 41-strong Indian contingent in Doha from Dec 25-30. Read more!
Stay informed with Pune's latest civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions and key developments. Watch the full video for comprehensive coverage.
Ukrainian delegation formally objects to Russian team competing under FIDE flag at Women's World Team Championship in Spain. Read about the ongoing controversy and legal arguments.
Grandmaster Levon Aronian discusses his emotional return to Goa for FIDE World Cup 2025, recalling his 2002 World Junior Championship victory and career revival. Exclusive insights from TOI Sports.
American GM Hikaru Nakamura incorrectly predicted 6 out of 8 Chess World Cup matches, underlining the tournament's extreme unpredictability in Goa.
Follow live updates as Arjun Erigaisi and Pentala Harikrishna compete in Round 5 Game 2 at FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa. Both Indians drew their opening games and now face crucial matches for quarterfinal qualification.
Veteran P Harikrishna's aggressive run to the Chess World Cup's fifth round, marked by bold queen sacrifices, showcases the formidable depth of Indian chess talent. Discover how he's flying the flag for his generation.
Tragic Pune truck accident claims 8 lives. Police file case against deceased driver and cleaner for negligent driving. Details on the investigation and victims.