“SPORTS”

Praggnanandhaa Wins UzChess Cup, Becomes India’s Top-Ranked Chess Player

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa has clinched the UzChess Cup Masters 2025 title in Tashkent, marking his third major classical tournament victory this year. The win propelled the 19-year-old to a live rating of 2778.3, making him World No. 4 and India’s top-ranked player, ahead of fellow Grandmasters D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi.

 “FESTIVAL”

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Begins Today: The Sacred Journey from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple

Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a very important Hindu festival celebrated every year in Odisha. This festival is filled with joy, devotion and tradition. It marks the journey of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple in Puri to the Gundicha Temple.

“SCIENCE”

Jahnavi Dangeti to Become First Indian Astronaut on Titans Space Mission in 2029

Jahnavi Dangeti is set to become the first Indian astronaut on the Titans Space mission in 2029, marking a historic milestone for India’s presence in human space exploration; she is a graduate of NASA’s International Air and Space Program and a passionate advocate for STEM education.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Amitabh Kant Joins Fairfax as Senior Adviser After G20 Sherpa Role

Canada-based investment firm Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has appointed Amitabh Kant, India’s former G20 Sherpa and ex-CEO of NITI Aayog, as a Senior Adviser. With deep experience in economic policy and transformative development initiatives, Kant’s new role is expected to strategically support Fairfax’s long-term investments in India, particularly aligning with the nation’s ambitious Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Bihar becomes 1st state to adopt e-voting system for urban polls

Bihar becomes the first Indian state to introduce e-voting for urban local body elections, allowing citizens to cast their votes through an Android-based mobile app developed by C-DAC and the Bihar State Election Commission (SEC). Advanced security measures like blockchain, live face detection, face matching, and audit trails have been integrated into the e-voting system to ensure tamper-proof and transparent voting.

Bihar to Get its First Nuclear Power Plan

The central government has approved the establishment of Bihar’s first nuclear power plant, which will use Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology as part of India’s new Nuclear Energy Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, aiming to strengthen regional energy security. Bihar will be among the first six states in India to receive its first atomic power plant under this mission.

Bengaluru Becomes India’s ‘Leopard Capital’, Surpassing Mumbai

Bengaluru has officially become the ‘Leopard Capital’ of India, surpassing Mumbai in terms of the highest number of free-ranging wild leopards living on the fringes of a major metropolis. According to a year-long survey conducted by the Holématthi Nature Foundation (HNF) and led by conservationist Dr. Sanjay Gubbi, an estimated 80–85 leopards currently inhabit the forests and scrublands surrounding Bengaluru. This makes the city a rare urban zone still teeming with apex predators and other large mammals, underlining its unique ecological value and the need for sustained conservation efforts.