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D Gukesh achieved a stunning victory over Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess, marking his first classical win against the former World No. 1. Carlsen faltered in the endgame, allowing Gukesh to capitalise despite acknowledging his losing position. This win propelled Gukesh to third place in the standings, intensifying the competition as the tournament nears its conclusion.

In Boulder, Colorado, a pro-Israel vigil was targeted by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national illegally present in the US, who allegedly set six attendees on fire while shouting "Free Palestine." The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted act of terrorism, as the victims, aged 67 to 88, sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe burns.

"It is a matter of great pride for us that right in the heart of London before the great statue of Mahatma Gandhi, we have come to pay our respects and offer flowers"

Despite Shreyas Iyer's match-winning 87, tensions flared after Punjab Kings' IPL Qualifier 2 victory against Mumbai Indians. Iyer visibly berated teammate Shashank Singh for a crucial run-out during the tense chase of 204. The incident occurred post-victory, with Iyer expressing his anger through strong gestures. Despite the setback, Punjab Kings secured a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Since liver is an important organ for digestion, any disruption in it will cause your appetite to drop. People in early stages of liver cancer often feel full after eating only a small amount. This early feeling of fullness, called early satiety, occurs because the liver cancer can disrupt digestion and metabolism, making it hard for the body to process food normally

Assam grapples with severe flooding affecting over 3.64 lakh people across 19 districts, prompting rescue missions and IAF deployment. Cachar is the worst-hit, with rising river levels exacerbating the crisis. Northeast India faces grim conditions with flood-related deaths reaching 34, while authorities issue red alerts for several districts amid ongoing heavy rainfall and rising water levels.

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized the Bengal government, cautioning against turning the state into "North Korea," following the arrest of social media influencer Sharmishta Panoli for a controversial video. Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan questioned the "selective outrage," emphasizing that secularism should apply equally.

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IndiGo is expanding its International network and is set to start flights to 10 overseas cities in the current fiscal ending March 2026

A recent Harvard study, presented at NUTRITION 2025, reveals that food quality is paramount for heart health, surpassing the focus on simply cutting carbs or fats. The decades-long research, involving nearly 200,000 participants, demonstrates that diets rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables significantly lower coronary heart disease risk by approximately 15%, regardless of whether they are low-carb or low-fat.

In Boulder, Colorado, several individuals sustained injuries in what the FBI is investigating as targeted terror attacks. A man allegedly threw Molotov cocktail-like devices near pro-Israeli demonstrators. While police have a suspect in custody, the Boulder police chief refutes the FBI's terror claim, citing the investigation's early stage.

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Anvar says Chief Minister uses communities to his advantage and abandons them when they are no longer needed, and terms it the ‘real betrayal.’

LeBron James raised concerns about kids focusing on one sport early. He shared his experience of playing multiple sports. He feels early specialization leads to burnout and injuries. Social media users agreed with James. They highlighted the lack of cross-training. Parents pushing kids for financial gains was also a concern. James' sons Bronny and Bryce play basketball.

CPI(M) campaign in Nilambur alleges that Rahul Mamkootathil, at the behest of Satheesan, sought to beseech Mr. Anvar not to contest the bypoll

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' is captivating audiences with its time-loop narrative, nearing Rs. 60 crore in India after a 10-day theatrical run. The film experienced a significant surge during its second weekend, with collections rising notably on Saturday and Sunday. The movie revolves around Ranjan in Banaras, who gets stuck reliving his 'haldi day' due to a broken promise.

India once knew how to live with heat. From the mud homes of Odisha to the sandstone courtyards of Rajasthan, people designed spaces that cooled by default. Routines followed solar rhythms: work began at sunrise, paused during peak heat, and resumed in the evening. In cities, water-cooled courtyards, shaded alleys, stepwells, and perforated stone screens created microclimates

CM Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that a compensation of ₹5 lakh had been distributed to the families of the deceased

Ms. Premallatha said that the announcement should be seen in relation to the upcoming assembly elections in 2026 and DMDK will also make its position clear appropriately in 2026