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The Stateless Kings: How Chess Preserves an Ideal in a Fractured World
The professional chess circuit has long served as a mirror for global geopolitical tensions, but a growing trend of "statelessness" among elite players is…
West Bengal Police Question Personal Assistant of Abhishek Banerjee for 10 Hours
West Bengal police have conducted a marathon 10-hour interrogation of Sumit Roy, the personal assistant to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee. The questioning…
Government Examines if Meta Recommendation System Deciding What to Show to Whom Fits Intermediary Status
The Indian government has initiated a formal examination into whether the algorithmic recommendation systems employed by Meta align with the legal definitions and requirements…
Ganesh Bengaluru Association Bans Plaster of Paris Idols Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
The Ganesh Bengaluru Association (GBA) has issued a formal ban on the use of Plaster of Paris (POP) idols for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi…
U.S. Envoy and Jared Kushner Visit Mattancherry Jew Town
Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump, visited the historic Jew Town enclave in Mattancherry, Kochi, accompanied by a U.S. envoy. The…
Vidarbha’s Farm Widows Challenge Social Norms by Refusing Remarriage
In the agrarian heartland of Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, a quiet social transformation is unfolding among women widowed by the area's protracted agrarian crisis. A…
Madras High Court Directs Chief Secretary to File Compliance Report on Transgender Rehabilitation Schemes
The Madras High Court has issued a directive to the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu demanding a comprehensive compliance report on the implementation of…
AI Push Is Putting Banks at Mercy of Tech Firms, Warns Moody’s
Banks that are racing to deploy artificial‑intelligence tools may find themselves World Wide Web‑centric and vulnerable to the whims of a handful of Silicon…
Recession Nails or Racial Erasure? Why the "Naked" Manicure Is Not as Neutral as It Seems
COPENHAGEN — A seemingly simple beauty trend—short, unpolished nails framed as the "naked manicure"—has ignited a fierce debate over whether it reflects economic pragmatism…
The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls’: A Survival Show That Redefines Masculinity Through Faith and Gentleness
August 12, 2026 — In an era where survivalist television often glorifies rugged individualism and unyielding toughness, The Chosen in the Wild with Bear…
UP BJP MLA Alleges Daughter Duped into Marriage with Conman Who ‘Married 25 Women
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly has filed a police complaint alleging that his daughter was deceived into…
BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meet Adopts Bhopal Declaration to Boost Cultural Cooperation; Focuses on Creators’ Networking
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced that the Bhopal Declaration, adopted during the BRICS Culture Ministers’ meeting, aims to strengthen…
D’Souza Murder Was a Supari Killing Over Financial Dispute, Says Hariram Shankar
BJP leader K. Hariram Shankar has alleged that the murder of businessman K. M. D'Souza in Mudarangadi was a premeditated "supari" or contract killing…
Women Organisations Protest Liquor Sales and Beach Shacks in Visakhapatnam
A coalition of women’s organizations and civil society groups staged a large-scale protest in Visakhapatnam on Monday, demanding an immediate crackdown on the proliferation…
Bengal Government Hospitals Observe Two-Minute Silence in Memory of R.G. Kar Rape-Murder Victim Doctor
The West Bengal government announced that all state-run hospitals will observe a two-minute silence at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 13, in memory of…
Chhattisgarh Christian Forum office-bearer arrested over social media post, raising concerns over free speech and religious tensions
A senior office-bearer of the Chhattisgarh Christian Forum was arrested in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh following allegations of posting content deemed objectionable…
Guardian advice column addresses sexual intimacy challenges in age-gap relationship after childbirth
The Guardian's "Ask Annalisa Barbieri" advice column published a response Saturday to a reader describing sexual dissatisfaction in a six-year marriage with a 20-year…
Australia Near-Miss Collision Between Jetstar and Qatar Airways Planes Under Investigation
SYDNEY — Australian aviation authorities have launched a formal investigation after a Jetstar aircraft and a Qatar Airways plane collided on the tarmac at…
China Cancels Flights and Issues Evacuation Orders as Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall
China's National Meteorological Centre has issued a red typhoon alert—the nation's highest warning level—as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Yuhuan, located in the southeastern…
Infantino Denies Affair Allegation, FIFA Slams ‘Concerted’ Effort to Weaken Him
In a dramatic turn of events, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has found himself at the center of a controversy surrounding allegations of secret payments…
Costa Rican Diplomat Rebeca Grynspan Emerges as Leading Candidate for UN Secretary General
Rebeca Grynspan, a seasoned Costa Rican diplomat and former vice-president, has emerged as a primary contender to become the first woman to lead the…
Ukraine Denies Targeting Bulgaria Following Drone Crash Near Gas Pipeline
Kyiv has issued a formal denial regarding any intentional targeting of Bulgarian territory after a drone exploded in a field near a strategic gas…
Captain of turbulence hit Phuket Delhi flight may have failed dope test
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a formal investigation into a severe safety breach involving an Air India flight from Phuket…
Jharkhand Government Initiates Fresh Talks as Fasting Student Leader's Health Declines
The Jharkhand government has announced a new round of negotiations with student organizations amid an escalating crisis over examination reforms. The move comes as…