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Ludo? Rebooted! Cards? Indianised! Carrom? UV printed! Add a desi vibe to your weekend game night

Lionel Messi and Argentina will open their title defense against Algeria, with further group-stage fixtures against Austria and tournament debutants Jordan in Group J. Spain, among the leading contenders and current European champions, will begin their campaign against first-time qualifiers Cape Verde before facing Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.

Rahul Gandhi expressed his frustration on Monday, stating that as the Leader of the Opposition, he is not being given the opportunity to speak in the Lok Sabha while government members are freely making statements. He criticized Prime Minister Modi for leaving the House quickly and emphasized the opposition’s demand for a discussion on Operation…

Two separate fires in Navi Mumbai’s Vashi and Kamothe residential buildings have resulted in at least six fatalities and ten injuries. A blaze in Vashi’s Raheja tower claimed four lives, including an elderly woman and a young family. Another fire in Kamothe, caused by an LPG cylinder leak, killed a mother and daughter.

Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University (BBMKU), Dhanbad, has released the Result 2025 for UG and PG courses, including B.Ed, M.Ed, M.A, and various semester exams. Students can check their scores on the official website, bbmku.ac.in. The results mark the culmination of months of preparation and serve as a key milestone for academic and career opportunities.

A new HR automation tool accidentally triggered immediate termination notices for 300 employees, including senior staff. The system, intended for offboarding, was mistakenly switched to live mode during testing. Panic ensued across the company’s Slack channels, with IT eventually clarifying that no one was actually fired. Productivity plummeted as employees grappled with the near-disaster.

Ram’s ‘Paranthu Po,’ starring Shiva, Grace Antony, and Aju Varghese, is now available on JioHotstar after a successful theatrical run. The film, a departure from Ram’s usual intense style, offers a softer narrative about a father and son’s road trip. Viewers have praised its simplicity and subtle humor, marking a meditative experience focusing on life’s…

In Kolkata’s bustling streets, Pintu Pohan, a paan stall owner, defied poverty and lack of formal education to pursue his passion for writing. Despite facing hardships like leaving school early, health issues, and financial strain, he authored over a dozen books and numerous short stories, published in esteemed Bengali magazines.

Radha Yadav’s stunning catch wasn’t enough as England narrowly defeated India in the fifth T20I by five wickets, though India secured the series 3-2, marking their first-ever T20I series win against England. Shafali Verma’s explosive 75 propelled India to 167/7, but England chased it down, led by Sophia Dunkley and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge.

Javon Riley, 33, has been convicted for his involvement in the shooting of a nine-year-old girl in London. The girl, struck in the head by a stray bullet during a gang-related attack, suffered permanent injuries. Riley was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent and attempting to murder three men, rival gang members, who…