Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa recounted his father’s understated reaction to his first victory over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in 2022. Despite the 2 a.m. win at the Champions Chess Tour, his father simply said ‘Good’ before returning to sleep.
Turbhe police arrested Shamshud Ahmed, a mechanic, and auto driver Akshay Dhotre for performing a dangerous stunt on Khairane MIDC service road. Ahmed sat atop a moving auto rickshaw without a driver, while Dhotre filmed the act for Instagram. Authorities traced and booked them under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicle…
Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv, demanding a ceasefire and hostage deal before a planned Gaza City military operation. This follows cabinet approval despite warnings about endangering remaining hostages. Families urged a general strike, while Netanyahu defended the operation as freeing Gaza from Hamas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Bengaluru’s Yellow Line metro, a 19-km stretch connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, significantly expanding the city’s metro network. This addition will make Bengaluru’s metro the second-longest in India, enhancing connectivity to key residential, industrial, and tech areas.
Rahul Sharma, known for his role in ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai,’ emphasizes observation as crucial for an actor’s growth. He learns by watching co-stars’ dialogue delivery, character portrayal, and emotional responses. Rahul distinguishes observation from imitation, focusing on understanding the intent behind performances.
Mumbai police arrested three businessmen, including a chartered accountant, for allegedly defrauding a bullion firm of ₹43.76 crore through a gold investment scam. The accused lured investors with initial profits, then misappropriated funds via illegal trading activities in India and Dubai. They admitted to losses and issued bouncing cheques when repayment was demanded.
Prepare for ‘theaters of war’: IDF trains for large-scale attacks; launches military exercise ‘Dawn’
Mohammed Siraj’s mastery of the wobble seam ball proved pivotal in India’s recent Test series against England, where he emerged as the leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets. This unpredictable delivery, which moves both ways off the pitch, kept batters guessing. Siraj, along with Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna, effectively utilised it.
Mahavatar Narasimha achieves a box office milestone. The animated film becomes the 8th highest-grossing Hindi movie of 2025. It earns over Rs 107 crore in just 16 days. The film surpasses Sunny Deol’s Jaat and Akshay Kumar’s Kesari 2. Positive audience reviews drive the film’s success. This marks a significant achievement for Indian-made animation.
