R Praggnanandhaa creates history by becoming first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour, gets ₹2 crore
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour after defeating Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in the 2026 Finals in St Louis. Praggnanandhaa trailed 3-9 after the classical games but won both rapid encounters to move 11-9 ahead. He then held his advantage through the blitz section and pocketed $200,000 (nearly ₹2 crore) for the historic triumph.
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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour after defeating Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in the 2026 Finals in St Louis. Praggnanandhaa trailed 3-9 after the classical games but won both rapid encounters to move 11-9 ahead. He then held his advantage through the blitz section and pocketed $200,000 (nearly ₹2 crore) for the historic triumph.
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At least 469 people killed in Nepal flash floods; 290 Indians among over 1,400 missing
The death toll from Nepal’s devastating flash floods has risen to 469, according to the latest figures shared by Nepal Police. More than 1,400 people, including 290 Indians, remain missing as rescue teams search debris-strewn areas and reach communities cut off by damaged roads. It has become the worst disaster Nepal has seen since an earthquake in 2015.
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08:46 am Friday, 28 August 2026
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The death toll from Nepal’s devastating flash floods has risen to 469, according to the latest figures shared by Nepal Police. More than 1,400 people, including 290 Indians, remain missing as rescue teams search debris-strewn areas and reach communities cut off by damaged roads. It has become the worst disaster Nepal has seen since an earthquake in 2015.
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How can India still qualify for WTC final?
India can still qualify for the WTC 2025-27 final after draw against Sri Lanka in Colombo. They are fifth with 51.52% PCT and can reach a maximum of 70.37% by winning all seven remaining Tests. Six wins would take them to 64.81%, while five wins and two losses would leave them at 59.26%. Historically, 60% mark is enough for qualification.
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09:10 am Friday, 28 August 2026
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India can still qualify for the WTC 2025-27 final after draw against Sri Lanka in Colombo. They are fifth with 51.52% PCT and can reach a maximum of 70.37% by winning all seven remaining Tests. Six wins would take them to 64.81%, while five wins and two losses would leave them at 59.26%. Historically, 60% mark is enough for qualification.
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At Edwise World Education Fair, meet top universities across 18 cities
Celebrating 35 years, Edwise announced that World Education Fair, from August 30 to September 27, will witness huge participation from leading institutions across UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Singapore, Ireland, Dubai, across Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, etc. Students & parents can interact with delegates about applications, loans, scholarships & coaching.
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10:00 am Friday, 28 August 2026
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Celebrating 35 years, Edwise announced that World Education Fair, from August 30 to September 27, will witness huge participation from leading institutions across UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Singapore, Ireland, Dubai, across Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, etc. Students & parents can interact with delegates about applications, loans, scholarships & coaching.
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10:00 am Friday, 28 August 2026
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China pauses rescue work in Tibet
China paused rescue operations in Tibet after devastating flash floods wreaked havoc in China, Tibet and Nepal. China claimed that a barrier lake, created by a massive landslide and holding two million cubic metres of water, had already begun overflowing and could trigger more floods. It said rainfall could add another three million cubic metres of water in three days.
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10:49 am Friday, 28 August 2026
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China paused rescue operations in Tibet after devastating flash floods wreaked havoc in China, Tibet and Nepal. China claimed that a barrier lake, created by a massive landslide and holding two million cubic metres of water, had already begun overflowing and could trigger more floods. It said rainfall could add another three million cubic metres of water in three days.
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Dam bursts again in Tibet, Nepal issues alert
A water dam has burst again in Tibet two days after a glacial collapse triggered severe flash floods, killing hundreds. Nepal Police issued an alert, urging locals, all security personnel and rescue workers to "remain immediately alert, go to a safe place and inform others". China warned on Thursday that an overflowing barrier lake could trigger a second flash flood.
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12:15 pm Friday, 28 August 2026
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A water dam has burst again in Tibet two days after a glacial collapse triggered severe flash floods, killing hundreds. Nepal Police issued an alert, urging locals, all security personnel and rescue workers to "remain immediately alert, go to a safe place and inform others". China warned on Thursday that an overflowing barrier lake could trigger a second flash flood.
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Who won what at China's robot Olympics, where humanoids broke Usain Bolt's record?
Shanghai-based AGIBOT won the World Humanoid Robot Games in China with 46 medals, including 18 gold, 16 silver and 12 bronze medals. Tien Kung ranked second with 45 medals, while Unitree and Booster Robotics ranked third and fourth with 10 and nine medals, respectively. HONOR, whose humanoid broke Usain Bolt's 17-year-old 100m record, ranked 13th with just seven medals.
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Shanghai-based AGIBOT won the World Humanoid Robot Games in China with 46 medals, including 18 gold, 16 silver and 12 bronze medals. Tien Kung ranked second with 45 medals, while Unitree and Booster Robotics ranked third and fourth with 10 and nine medals, respectively. HONOR, whose humanoid broke Usain Bolt's 17-year-old 100m record, ranked 13th with just seven medals.
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India's ESDS earned most from Russia's sanctioned lender Gazprombank, has now launched ₹720-cr IPO
Gazprombank, one of Russia's largest lenders which has been sanctioned for years, was the largest revenue generator for Indian cloud service provider ESDS, Moneycontrol reported. As of FY25, Gazprombank accounts for 20.15% of ESDS' revenues, which suddenly fell to just 2.8% in FY26, as sanctions took hold. ESDS has, on Friday, launched a ₹720-crore IPO that closes on September 1.
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05:03 pm Friday, 28 August 2026
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Gazprombank, one of Russia's largest lenders which has been sanctioned for years, was the largest revenue generator for Indian cloud service provider ESDS, Moneycontrol reported. As of FY25, Gazprombank accounts for 20.15% of ESDS' revenues, which suddenly fell to just 2.8% in FY26, as sanctions took hold. ESDS has, on Friday, launched a ₹720-crore IPO that closes on September 1.
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Jio Platforms gets SEBI nod for what may become India's largest-ever IPO
SEBI has approved the IPO of Reliance-owned Jio Platforms, paving the way for what could become India's largest-ever public issue. As per Jio's IPO prospectus, filed on June 19, the company will issue up to 27 crore new shares. Notably, Meta and Google hold a 17.71% and 33.57% stake in Jio, and the IPO may reportedly raise around ₹37,700 crore.
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07:00 pm Friday, 28 August 2026
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SEBI has approved the IPO of Reliance-owned Jio Platforms, paving the way for what could become India's largest-ever public issue. As per Jio's IPO prospectus, filed on June 19, the company will issue up to 27 crore new shares. Notably, Meta and Google hold a 17.71% and 33.57% stake in Jio, and the IPO may reportedly raise around ₹37,700 crore.
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Pak ISI uses 'nudity bait' on social media to extract defence intel from Indian personnel
A recent Delhi couple's arrest revealed an alleged Pakistan ISI-linked spy network on social media, which uses honey-trapping and Indian SIMs to target defence personnel and gather key information. Police say targets were contacted via accounts showing women's photos, with intimate images allegedly used as leverage. Cases of an IAF officer, ex-DRDO scientist and embassy staffer show these tactics.
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07:00 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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A recent Delhi couple's arrest revealed an alleged Pakistan ISI-linked spy network on social media, which uses honey-trapping and Indian SIMs to target defence personnel and gather key information. Police say targets were contacted via accounts showing women's photos, with intimate images allegedly used as leverage. Cases of an IAF officer, ex-DRDO scientist and embassy staffer show these tactics.
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Trump announces 'biggest oil deal in world history' with Venezuela
US President Donald Trump said the US has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves under an agreement, calling it the "biggest oil deal in world history". Trump said the deal would more than double US oil reserves and lower gas prices. Venezuela said 17 oil fields would be developed under the agreement.
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08:14 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump said the US has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves under an agreement, calling it the "biggest oil deal in world history". Trump said the deal would more than double US oil reserves and lower gas prices. Venezuela said 17 oil fields would be developed under the agreement.
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Pathirage becomes fourth javelin thrower to cross 92m mark twice
Sri Lanka's 23-year-old javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage recorded a 92.07m throw at the Zurich Diamond League 2026, registering the second-best throw in the world this season. With this, Pathirage became only the fourth javelin thrower in history to breach the 92-metre mark twice, joining Jan Zelezny, Johannes Vetter and Aki Parviainen. Meanwhile, India's Neeraj Chopra opted out of the event.
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08:57 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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Sri Lanka's 23-year-old javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage recorded a 92.07m throw at the Zurich Diamond League 2026, registering the second-best throw in the world this season. With this, Pathirage became only the fourth javelin thrower in history to breach the 92-metre mark twice, joining Jan Zelezny, Johannes Vetter and Aki Parviainen. Meanwhile, India's Neeraj Chopra opted out of the event.
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We don't know anything, we were having lunch: Pak head coach on PCB's Lord's Test boycott threat
Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said he and the players knew nothing about the PCB’s reported threat to boycott the Lord’s Test over Sky Sports’ interview with Imran Khan’s sons. "We don't know anything. I am just focussing on the match,” he said. Asked if players considered not returning after lunch, Sarfaraz replied, "We were having lunch at that time."
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09:14 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said he and the players knew nothing about the PCB’s reported threat to boycott the Lord’s Test over Sky Sports’ interview with Imran Khan’s sons. "We don't know anything. I am just focussing on the match,” he said. Asked if players considered not returning after lunch, Sarfaraz replied, "We were having lunch at that time."
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Suryakumar Yadav breaks silence on getting dropped after leading India to T20 World Cup win
Ex-India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav opened up on being dropped from the team after leading them to T20 World Cup 2026 title. "I was thinking, how can this happen? How is it possible? We just won the World Cup," he said. Suryakumar added selectors informed him two-three days before squad announcement that it was "time to move on" from him.
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09:07 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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Ex-India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav opened up on being dropped from the team after leading them to T20 World Cup 2026 title. "I was thinking, how can this happen? How is it possible? We just won the World Cup," he said. Suryakumar added selectors informed him two-three days before squad announcement that it was "time to move on" from him.
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Sold house, almost sold Zee & repaid ₹43,000 crore: Chandra
Zee Founder Subhash Chandra said he had repaid approximately ₹43,000 crore of ₹45,000-crore total debt while reacting to a 99.97% haircut on ₹22,000-crore dues. “We sold our assets...almost sold company, we didn't keep anything. We even sold our house, but we paid everyone's money,” Chandra said. “I have only ₹6.5 crore...I'm managing with rent from a small house,” he added.
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09:25 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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Zee Founder Subhash Chandra said he had repaid approximately ₹43,000 crore of ₹45,000-crore total debt while reacting to a 99.97% haircut on ₹22,000-crore dues. “We sold our assets...almost sold company, we didn't keep anything. We even sold our house, but we paid everyone's money,” Chandra said. “I have only ₹6.5 crore...I'm managing with rent from a small house,” he added.
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Hockey India rewards women's team with ₹50 lakh after best WC finish in 52 yrs
Hockey India on Friday announced a cash reward of ₹50 lakh for the Indian women's team in recognition of their fifth-place finish at the Women's Hockey World Cup 2026. The Salima Tete-led side defeated Germany 3-1 in the 5th/6th place classification match on Thursday. This marked India's best finish at the tournament since they finished fourth in 1974.
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09:23 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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Hockey India on Friday announced a cash reward of ₹50 lakh for the Indian women's team in recognition of their fifth-place finish at the Women's Hockey World Cup 2026. The Salima Tete-led side defeated Germany 3-1 in the 5th/6th place classification match on Thursday. This marked India's best finish at the tournament since they finished fourth in 1974.
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What is a barrier lake & how can it trigger massive floods?
Nepal faces the threat of another flood due to breach of a barrier lake formed in Tibet. US Geological Survey said a barrier lake is a temporary lake formed when landslide debris blocks a stream or river. Such lakes can hold large amounts of water and, if they overflow, they can release millions of cubic metres, causing catastrophic downstream flooding.
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09:44 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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Nepal faces the threat of another flood due to breach of a barrier lake formed in Tibet. US Geological Survey said a barrier lake is a temporary lake formed when landslide debris blocks a stream or river. Such lakes can hold large amounts of water and, if they overflow, they can release millions of cubic metres, causing catastrophic downstream flooding.
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Female fertility drug found in Asian Games-bound runner Abhishek Pal's blood sample: Report
Asian Games-bound runner Abhishek Pal has been served a NADA notice after a banned substance was detected in his sample, according to PTI. His blood sample has shown the presence of clomiphene, a drug used to treat female infertility. Pal, selected for 5000m and 10,000m races, has not been provisionally suspended yet by NADA.
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09:39 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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Asian Games-bound runner Abhishek Pal has been served a NADA notice after a banned substance was detected in his sample, according to PTI. His blood sample has shown the presence of clomiphene, a drug used to treat female infertility. Pal, selected for 5000m and 10,000m races, has not been provisionally suspended yet by NADA.
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Cashfree's AI superagent gives SMBs a payments team they couldn't hire
Cashfree Payments has launched Relay, an AI Superagent that runs payment operations for SMBs - recovering abandoned carts, confirming COD orders, and filing disputes. The company revealed that 7 in 10 Indian SMBs do this manually, for up to 60 hours weekly. "Relay brings that under 45 minutes. It's a game-changer for small teams," said co-founder & CEO Akash Sinha.
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09:59 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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Cashfree Payments has launched Relay, an AI Superagent that runs payment operations for SMBs - recovering abandoned carts, confirming COD orders, and filing disputes. The company revealed that 7 in 10 Indian SMBs do this manually, for up to 60 hours weekly. "Relay brings that under 45 minutes. It's a game-changer for small teams," said co-founder & CEO Akash Sinha.
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09:59 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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India lose to Belgium in penalty shootout, finish 8th at Men's Hockey WC
India finished eighth at the 16-team Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 after losing 3-4 to Belgium in a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw in regulation time in the 7th/8th place match on Friday. Belgium led 3-2 until the final minute, when India earned a penalty corner with 26 seconds left. Captain Harmanpreet Singh converted it to force a shootout.
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09:55 am Saturday, 29 August 2026
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India finished eighth at the 16-team Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 after losing 3-4 to Belgium in a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw in regulation time in the 7th/8th place match on Friday. Belgium led 3-2 until the final minute, when India earned a penalty corner with 26 seconds left. Captain Harmanpreet Singh converted it to force a shootout.
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