The Esports World Cup 2026 Chess group stage kicks off with 16 players vying for a $1.5M prize. Indian GMs Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin will face each other, while defending champion Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura also start their campaigns. The group stage of Chess at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 gets underway … Read more
Delhi Police has busted an alleged interstate human trafficking syndicate that lured vulnerable women and girls through social media with promises of lucrative spa jobs. Ten victims were rescued from Delhi, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh after a missing 15-year-old girl was traced to Mundra. Police arrested 6 accused and identified 2 alleged associates. The Delhi … Read more
India’s retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July, driven by food prices. Analysts predict a further increase but expect it to stay below the RBI’s 6% tolerance limit, with divided opinions on whether the central bank will pause or hike rates. India’s retail inflation is expected to rise from current levels in the coming months, … Read more
A fried chicken shop worker in Guangdong, China, broke down after being overwhelmed by a late-night surge of orders while working alone. In a touching moment that went viral, waiting delivery riders offered words of comfort instead of rushing him, highlighting the pressures of the gig economy and the power of human solidarity. In a … Read more
Yash’s Toxic promotional campaign has taken over Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, with entire coaches wrapped in posters featuring the actor. The eye-catching campaign has sparked buzz among fans ahead of the film’s worldwide theatrical release. After putting Kannada cinema on the global map with the KGF franchise, Rocking Star Yash is gearing up to return to … Read more
Amid heavy rainfall in Bhopal, Collector Priyank Mishra said a disaster management plan was prepared pre-monsoon. He stated that all concerned departments are working according to the plan to tackle waterlogging and other rain-related issues. Amid heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal, a top district officer on Wednesday said the administration prepared a comprehensive … Read more
The consumer price index rose 0.1% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, after falling 0.4% in June. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, showed a 0.2% increase in July, in line with expectations. Easing energy costs led the decline in headline prices, with the energy index down 1.5% in July, following a 5.7% … Read more
Karnataka will observe a bandh on August 13 over the Cauvery water dispute and water release to Tamil Nadu. Called by Vatal Nagaraj, the protest has limited organisational support. Here is what is expected to remain open or face disruptions. Karnataka is bracing for a statewide bandh on Thursday, August 13, over the ongoing Cauvery … Read more
<p>We’ve all seen police dogs in movies or real life, sniffing out clues to catch criminals, right? But how do they actually do it? Let’s dive into the amazing world of a dog’s sense of smell and find out more.</p><img><p>Dogs understand their world mainly through smell, not sight. Their smelling power is lakhs of times … Read more
According to Hindu scriptures, you should never step over certain things you find on the road. Doing so can displease Goddess Lakshmi and lead to money problems. Find out which three items you must avoid, especially on Fridays and full moon days, as they are directly linked to the goddess of wealth. Our elders have … Read more