A high-profile military delegation from India led by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is visiting Russia for the next three days for talks on the entire range of issues between the two countries in the field of defense, including military-to-military and industrial cooperation, New Delhi has said in a statement. During the visit, Singh will co-chair the 21st meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC) in Moscow on December 10, 2024, along with his counterpart, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov. “The two leaders will also exchange views on contemporary regional and global issues of mutual interest,” the statement said. As part of the visit, Singh, along with the Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, will also commission the latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, built at Russia’s Yantra Shipyard in Kaliningrad. The ceremony will be held on Monday. The INS Tushil is the first warship to be commissioned as part of a deal signed between New Delhi and Moscow in 2018. According to the agreement, India will acquire two frigates directly from Russia while another two will be made at the state-run Goa Shipyard using Russian technology. The Yantar Shipyard, which constructed INS Tushil, previously built three Talwar-class frigates currently in service with the Indian Navy. These new vessels incorporate India-specific communication systems and weaponry, reflecting India’s focus on enhancing its naval capabilities. Indian and Russian military officials are expected to review the defense ties, including ongoing prospective joint venture projects, supplies of spare parts for India’s fleet of Russian-origin warplanes and warships, and deliveries of two remaining S-400 Triumph missile defense systems that were delayed due to multiple factors, according to military and diplomatic sources. India Today reported on Saturday that New Delhi has urged Moscow to expedite pending deliveries of the S-400 systems. The defense minister’s visit comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s planned trip to the South Asian nation next year. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed last week that details of the trip, including the dates, are to be finalized through diplomatic channels. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally invited President Putin to India, and dates for the visit will be established early in 2025. Russia remains India’s largest defense supplier, although the South Asian country is actively diversifying its military import sources and technological partnerships, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The BrahMos missiles, co-developed by India and Russia, have become a staple of the Indian Armed Forces and a significant export item for New Delhi. Earlier this year, the Philippines received a batch of the missiles worth $375 million, with other nations such as Thailand, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia are reportedly interested in acquiring the supersonic weapons. Earlier this year, Russia approved a draft of the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement, a mutual defense logistics pact designed to enhance interoperability between the Russian and Indian armed forces during military exercises and humanitarian or disaster relief deployments.Baltimore (8-5) at New York Giants (2-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Ravens by 16. Against the spread: Ravens 6-6-1; Giants 4-9. Series record: Ravens lead 5-3. Last meeting: Giants beat the Ravens 24-20 on Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Last week: Ravens had a bye; Giants lost to Saints 14-11. Ravens: overall (1), rush (2), pass (5), scoring (3) Ravens defense: overall (22), rush (1), pass (32), scoring (23) Giants offense: overall (26), rush (15), pass (28), scoring (32) Giants defense: overall (16), rush (29), pass (6), scoring (T14) Turnover differential: Raven plus-2; Giants minus-8. Ravens player to watch K Justin Tucker is having the worst season of his outstanding career, and the potentially windy conditions in East Rutherford could post another challenge for him. Baltimore would love to see some signs that he's rounding into form as the playoffs draw closer. Giants player to watch QB Tommy DeVito. He is probably going to get his second start of the season with Drew Lock in a walking boot. The New Jersey product didn't do much in a 30-7 loss to Tampa Bay in his first start. He was 21 of 31 for 189 yards and no touchdowns. Key matchup Playing without Pro Bowler Dexter Lawrence and fellow defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches, the young line held its own against Alvin Kamara and the Saints last week, limiting the team to 92 yards rushing on 33 carries. Slowing down the league's No. 1 offense and No. 2 running game led by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry will be a lot tougher. Key injuries Ravens: WR Rashod Bateman (knee) practiced this week, and Balticmore is generally pretty healthy following its open date. NT Michael Pierce (calf) and LB Kyle Van Noy (hamstring/neck) practiced as well. Giants: CB Deonte Banks (ribs), ILB Bobby Okereke (back), Nunez-Roches (shoulder-neck), T Chris Hubbard (knee), CB Dru Phillips (shoulder), LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) all missed last week and could be out again. ... QB Drew Lock (heel), LG Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle) and CB Tre Hawkins (back) were hurt in the game. Hawkins and S Tyler Nubin (ankle) were placed on injured reserve. Runyan is week to week. Lock is unlikely. T Evan Neal (hip-ankle), T Josh Ezeudu (knee), S Dane Belton (knee), WR Malik Nabers (hip), DL Jordon Riley (knee) are on the injury report. Series notes The Giants have won the past three games, including the most recent one in Brian Daboll's first season as coach. The Ravens won the biggest game, beating New York 34-7 in the Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 28, 2001. Stats and stuff The Ravens are coming off a bye week. ... Baltimore averages an NFL-leading 422.5 yards of offense. ... Jackson has had an NFL-best eight games of two or more touchdown passes and no interceptions. He's had no picks in 6 of 7 road games this season. ... WR Zay Flowers leads the team with 74 catches. ... Mark Andrews is tied for second among NFL tight ends with seven touchdown receptions. ... LB Roquan Smith aims for his fourth game in a row with at least 11 tackles. He is tied for fifth in the league with 121 tackles. ... LB Kyle Van Noy recovered a fumble for touchdown in his only game against the Giants. ... LB Odafe Oweh has had a sack in his past two road games. ... Nabers leads the Giants with 80 catches, 819 yards and three touchdown receptions. Fellow rookie RB Tyrone Tracy leads the team with 664 yards rushing and five TDs. ... WR Wan’Dale Robinson is second behind Nabers with 67 catches. The Giants are the only team with two players with at least 67 receptions. ... The Giants have an NFL-low eight touchdown receptions. ... Nubin led all rookies with 97 tackles before going on IR. ... Hawkins had an interception last week, the Giants' first since the season opener. ... OLB Brian Burns had a sack, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble against the Saints. .... ILB Micah McFadden had a team-high 11 tackles, including five for losses last week. He is the fifth player in the past five seasons with five TFLs in one game. ... OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux had sack and two TFLs last week. Fantasy tip Ravens RB Derrick Henry. He rushed for 170 yards and two touchdowns in only road game against the Giants. He is tied for the NFL lead with 15 overall TDs, 13 rushing. The 30-year-old is second in the league with 1,407 yards rushing and 1,532 yards from scrimmage. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
The public is losing trust in Japan's financial institutions, but why?Tweet Facebook Mail Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest chess world champion after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China in the final match of their series in Singapore. Dommaraju, 18, secured 7.5 points against 6.5 of his Chinese rival in the contest, surpassing the achievement of Russia's Garry Kasparov who won the title at the age of 22. The Indian teen prodigy has long been considered a rising star in the chess world after he became a chess grandmaster at 12. He had entered the match as the youngest-ever challenger to the world crown after winning the Candidates tournament earlier this year. READ MORE: Millions brace for scorching heat with mercury tipped to hit 40s Indian Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest ever undisputed classical chess world champion. (Simon Lim/AFP/Getty Images via CNN) After securing victory, Dommaraju burst into tears and raised his arms in celebration. "I was dreaming this moment for the last 10 years. I am happy that I realised the dream (and made it) into reality," he told reporters after his win. Dommaraju is now the second Indian to win the title after five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand. "It's a proud moment for chess, a proud moment for India... and for me, a very personal moment of pride," Anand, who has been a mentor to Dommaraju, said in a post on X. READ MORE: Little girl floats alone for three days after shipwreck There were scenes of celebration across the world following Gukesh's victory. (Simon Lim/AFP/Getty Images via CNN) Long quest for vanished dictator ends View Gallery Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the 18-year-old on his "remarkable accomplishment," calling it "the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination." "His triumph has not only etched his name in the annals of chess history but has also inspired millions of young minds to dream big and pursue excellence," Modi said in a post on X. The match was a 14-round long-time classical event with a prize fund of US$2.5 million ($3.92 million). DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. (AP) — Jordan Sears scored 25 points, Jalen Reed had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and LSU defeated UCF 109-102 in triple overtime on Sunday to take third place at the Greenbrier Tip-Off. LSU trailed by 18 points early in the second half, then failed to hold a lead at the end of regulation and each of the first two overtime periods. The Tigers went up by five with a minute to go in the third overtime. UCF cut it to three, then Vyctorius Miller made a driving layup, Jordan Sears followed with a dunk and the Tigers were able to hold on when leading by seven. Cam Carter scored 20 points, Miller had 16 and Dji Bailey 14 for LSU (5-1). Darius Johnson had 25 points, eight assists and six rebounds for UCF (4-2). Keyshawn Hall had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Ivy-Curry scored 20. South Florida led by 15 points at halftime and maintained a double-digit lead for all but a few possessions in the first 11 1/2 minutes of the second half. UCF led 62-48 with 8 1/2 minutes remaining but Sears hit three 3-pointers and LSU drew to within 64-59 with 6 minutes to go. The Tigers scored the last six points of regulation to force overtime. In the first half, LSU led 15-13 about eight minutes into the game but the Tigers missed 15 of 16 shots while being outscored 25-3 over the next 10 minutes. South Florida led 40-25 at halftime after shooting 46% to 25% for LSU. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
Percentages: FG .440, FT .926. 3-Point Goals: 10-27, .370 (Byrd 4-5, Gonsalves 3-9, Berrett 2-7, Bieker 1-4, Riley 0-2). Team Rebounds: 5. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (Ariyibi 3, Rainwater). Turnovers: 14 (Ariyibi 3, Rainwater 3, Byrd 2, Gonsalves 2, Riley 2, Bieker, Misic). Steals: 5 (Bieker 2, Ariyibi, Byrd, Riley). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .556, FT .550. 3-Point Goals: 8-17, .471 (Washington 3-6, Jones 2-2, Barbee 1-1, Martindale 1-2, Adams 1-3, Beard 0-1, Brinson 0-1, Cain 0-1). Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 5 (Jones 3, Fofana 2). Turnovers: 11 (Jones 3, Adams 2, Beard, Brinson, Fofana, Fuller, Martindale, Washington). Steals: 7 (Barbee 2, Jones 2, Washington 2, Adams). Technical Fouls: None. A_138 (7,321).