Raphinha and Fermin Lopez found the net as Barcelona defeated Athletic Club 2-0 for their second La Liga win. The match also saw World Cup winner Rodri make his club debut and Anthony Gordon get his first start for the Spanish giants. Barcelona Secure Second La Liga Win Raphinha and Fermin Lopez were the scorers … Read more
A super cute video of a grandmother trying to discuss her grandson’s marriage with ChatGPT has gone viral. She genuinely thought the AI was a real person, and their conversation is winning hearts online. For our grandparents’ generation, all this new technology can be a bit much. So much so, that some might even mistake … Read more
A catastrophic flash flood on the Tibet-Nepal border is a stark warning from a destabilising cryosphere. An analysis in The Diplomat highlights the dangerous intersection of geology, climate shifts, infrastructure, and fragmented oversight. The catastrophic flash flood that struck the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26 serves as a stark warning from a rapidly destabilising cryosphere, … Read more
Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra highlights scaled-up safety protocols in fragile Himalayan zones like Kedarnath. The administration is on high alert due to climatic concerns, with continuous monitoring and disaster response teams in place. Heightened Safety Protocols Amid Climate Concerns Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra on Friday highlighted heightened safety protocols across fragile Himalayan zones, … Read more
Belfast Wolves started their ETPL campaign with a 52-run win over Dublin Guardians. Powered by fifties from Mark Chapman (54) and captain Glenn Maxwell (60), the Wolves posted 184/7 and then restricted Dublin to 132/9 in a dominant display. The European T20 Premier League’s (ETPL) second match delivered a contest shaped by power, pressure and … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed exempting certain listed issuers from the mandatory appointment of a merchant banker for small-value debt raised through private placement, citing operational challenges and the need to facilitate market development. Under the proposal, the exemption would apply to debt securities or non-convertible redeemable preference shares issued … Read more
The annual Chota Amarnath Yatra commenced from Bandipora, J&K, with 108 pilgrims. Flagged off amid tight security, the pilgrimage is seen as a significant step towards reviving communal harmony and brotherhood in the Kashmir valley. The annual Chota Amarnath Yatra was officially flagged off from Kaloosa in Bandipora district on Friday amid tight security, with … Read more
Kolkata: Two IPOs are throwing open their bidding windows today, August 28. These are ESDS Software Solution and Priority Jewels. ESDS Software Solution is an AI-enabled cloud, managed services, data centre infrastructure and software solutions provider. It has also mobilized Rs 216 crore from anchor investors, the list of which contains Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, Bandhan … Read more
Gold prices in Dubai edged higher on Friday, August 28, 2026, with 24K gold trading at AED 554.50 per gram in morning rates, up from AED 554.25 on Thursday. The 22K gold rate stood at AED 513.50 per gram, while 21K and 18K gold were priced at AED 492.50 and AED 422.00 per gram, respectively. … Read more
GIFT NIFTY futures traded 63 points higher on Friday morning, suggesting a positive start for NIFTY50. Crude oil prices held early gains on Friday as investors shifted their attention from the war in the Middle East to the Russia-Ukraine war. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the war against Ukraine as early discussions and negotiations … Read more