Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has qualified for the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals. His strong showing in the Sinquefield Cup and a victory in the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz secured his place in the final four of the prestigious tournament. Indian chess master R Praggnanandhaa has made it to the finals of the 2026 … Read more
EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal said India should not defend the rupee against depreciation and should instead allow the currency to find its market-driven level while keeping inflation under control, as part of its inflation-targeting framework. India should not seek to defend the rupee against depreciation and should instead allow the currency to find its market-driven … Read more
ZZ Top’s longtime drummer Frank Beard has passed away at the age of 77. As per a Variety report, Beard died in hospice care at his Texas ranch. The news came days after the band cancelled a performance due to the drummer’s health issues. ZZ Top’s longtime drummer Frank Beard has passed away at 77. … Read more
Women’s role in Gujarat’s dairy economy is growing, with a 21% rise in women-led societies in five years. Nearly 12 lakh women are producers, and their cooperatives now procure 57 lakh litres of milk daily, boosting rural financial independence. Women’s Growing Role in Dairy Cooperatives Women are playing an increasingly significant role in Gujarat’s dairy … Read more
Uttarakhand’s 104 Health Helpline has handled over 1.38 crore health-related calls, while proactively following up with patients and beneficiaries across 13 districts and 27 health programmes. While 108 is the number everyone knows for emergency services such as ambulances, police, and fire services, Uttarakhand’s 104 Health Helpline has become an integral part of the state’s … Read more
55 Image Credit : Gemini AI What can you do on Varalakshmi Vratam day? On the day of Varalakshmi Vratam, it is customary to wake up early, clean the house, and light a lamp to worship Goddess Mahalakshmi. You can decorate the Goddess with flowers like lotus and jasmine, and offer fruits and sweets as … Read more
What happens to a donated heart, liver or kidney before transplant? Discover how organs are recovered, preserved, transported and prepared for surgery in a race against time. When a liver is donated for transplantation, a carefully coordinated race against time begins. From organ recovery to transplantation, every step is crucial. The aim is to protect … Read more
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 1,000-crore relief package for six flood-hit districts like Balasore and Bhadrak. Over 9 lakh people are affected. The package includes aid for farmers, fishermen, artisans, and infrastructure repair. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced a Rs 1,000-crore relief package for six flood-hit districts, as … Read more
The Allahabad High Court took suo motu cognizance of severe waterlogging in Prayagraj after judges were delayed. The court has summoned the District Magistrate and Municipal Commissioner, demanding an explanation for the lack of preventive measures. High Court Takes Action Over Waterlogging The Allahabad High Court has taken suo motu cognizance and registered a Public … Read more
The headline equity benchmarks traded with modest losses in morning trade on Wednesday, weighed down by weak global cues. Renewed strength in crude oil prices and a sharp rise in global bond yields dampened investor sentiment. The Nifty traded below the 24,100 level. Financial services shares extended losses for the second consecutive trading session. At … Read more