Aarini Lahoty, a five-year-old chess prodigy from Delhi, has made history as the youngest Indian player to achieve FIDE ratings in classical, rapid, and blitz formats. Born in 2019, she is the first from her age group to accomplish this feat, holding impressive ratings across all three categories.
A 39-year-old man was arrested in Sydney after intentionally crashing his car into the Russian consulate on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 8 am, prompting a police response to reports of an unauthorized vehicle. During the arrest, a 24-year-old police officer sustained a hand injury and received on-site treatment.
Despite a 50-basis point repo rate cut by the RBI in June 2025, banks’ weighted average lending rates (WALR) on new loans increased to 8.8% in July, up from 8.62% in June. This divergence from past trends is attributed to a higher proportion of high-yielding loans to MSMEs.
International students have long been the financial and cultural backbone of American universities, funding scholarships, infrastructure, and academic programmes. A sharp decline in their enrollment, driven by restrictive visa policies and uncertainty abroad, now threatens budgets, campus diversity, and the broader educational ecosystem. Institutions face mounting fiscal pressures while the vibrancy of higher education hangs…
Labor Day in the U.S. sees Walmart and many major retailers like Target and Home Depot remaining open, though some may have reduced hours. Government offices, banks, and postal services are closed, while celebrations include parades, barbecues, and back-to-school shopping. The holiday honors American workers’ contributions, rooted in late 19th-century labor movements.
A parliamentary committee urges the government to broaden price controls on cancer drugs, encompassing vaccines, immunotherapy, and oral chemotherapy, citing that many medications remain unaffordable due to regulatory gaps. The committee also emphasizes the need for stringent quality monitoring of generic drugs to encourage their prescription by medical professionals, addressing existing hesitancy.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary results for 2025 on its official website, hpbose.org. Students who appeared for compartment, supplementary, or improvement exams can now check their results using their roll numbers. The scorecards are also accessible via SMS and DigiLocker. The online result…
Nikki Tamboli, known for her festive enthusiasm, has been diagnosed with dengue, causing her to miss the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Experiencing a high fever and significant weakness, Nikki is currently resting and focusing on recovery. She expressed shock at contracting the illness despite taking precautions, highlighting the unpredictable nature of dengue and its impact on…
Rinku Singh, known for his T20 heroics, asserts his capabilities extend to red-ball cricket, aiming to represent India in Tests. Preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, he emphasizes evolving his technique with guidance from Abhishek Nair and Gautam Gambhir. Singh aspires to contribute across all formats, driven by self-belief and a desire to win the…
The IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall across India in September, exceeding 109% of the long-period average. Regions like Uttarakhand, north Rajasthan, and Delhi may experience heavy rainfall, potentially triggering landslides and floods. While most areas will receive normal to above-normal rainfall, the northeast and parts of south peninsular India may see below-normal rainfall.
