The All India Chess Federation has rescheduled the senior National Chess Championship to November 29-December 9, 2026, in Varanasi, after GM Abhijeet Gupta objected to its proposed March 2027 dates. AICF held discussions with stakeholders to come up with a solution while retaining the venue. Gupta had cited school board exams and the risk of…

A newly identified species of deep-reef fish, collected back in 2006, has intrigued scientists after spending nearly twenty years in a museum’s vault due to a mix-up. A thorough re-examination unveiled unique physical traits that highlight the significance of museum collections in preserving and unveiling hidden biodiversity. This find serves as a reminder of the…

The Directorate of Government Examinations has announced the SSLC supplementary results for 2026 today. Students can now access their provisional marks memos on the official DGE Tamil Nadu website. These supplementary exams were conducted for students who needed to clear additional subjects. Applications for scanned answer scripts will be accepted on August 10 and 11….

The government has authorised the Reserve Bank of India to print up to 2 billion polymer (plastic) notes – 1 billion each in the Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations for field trials. At present, there is no proposal to replace paper currency entirely.

RVUNL and other Rajasthan state power companies have started the online application process for 2,005 vacancies from August 5, 2026. The recruitment includes Junior Engineer-I, Junior Accountant and Junior Assistant/Commercial Assistant-II posts. Candidates can apply until August 25, 2026. Selection will be based on a Computer Based Written Examination, followed by document verification and medical…

‘Extremely hazardous’: Seafarers’ union urges PM Modi to deploy Navy after Indian vessel sinks

After four days without food or water, Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto drank water following an appeal from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk but said his indefinite fast over alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations would continue.

A village meeting to resolve an ancestral property dispute tragically ended in bloodshed. A former village pradhan allegedly shot his younger brother dead with a rifle. The dispute involved a three-bigha plot and jointly owned agricultural machines. Police detained the accused pradhan and his son following the incident. An investigation is underway after a murder…

A Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term, small savings scheme offered by the government of India. The PPF offers an attractive interest rate and tax benefits under the Old Tax Regime. The PPF interest rate is 7.1% for this quarter. Interest earned is tax-free under the Income Tax Act 2025.

How an eel elevator on Maine’s Penobscot River helped restore millions of fish and brought humpback whales back