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Udaipur’s Chandrajeet Singh Rajawat turned a difficult childhood passion for chess into a successful career. He left home as a teenager, faced financial struggles, slept at railway stations and stadiums, and kept playing despite setbacks. His persistence eventually brought recognition, coaching opportunities and his own academy, Kingdom of Chess, which now operates across around 30 countries.

Two Class 10 students were apprehended for the murder of principal Roopa Reddy. Police allege the students killed her after she caught one stealing from her home. Investigators noticed the students spending money lavishly after the murder occurred. Forensic examination detected blood traces on cash recovered from one student. The juveniles have been produced before the Juvenile Justice Board for further proceedings.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to visit Britain later this month, bringing along their children, Archie and Lilibet, who will soon attend a British school. King Charles is eager for the chance to reconnect with his grandchildren in a private setting. Since taking a step back from royal responsibilities in March 2020, the dynamics between the couple and the royal family remain intricate and challenging.

A modern archaeological laboratory will be established at a cost of ₹2 crore to conduct scientific analyses of artefacts and samples unearthed during archaeological excavations

The unexpected death of Hayden Panettiere on August 16 has prompted a thorough investigation, now involving the Drug Enforcement Administration. While the coroner's office has yet to establish an official cause of death, there were mentions of overdose and cardiac arrest during the emergency call. Known for her candid discussions about addiction and mental health, Panettiere's passing raises significant concerns.

Max Lederer Jr., the publisher of Stars and Stripes, has stepped down amidst disputes over editorial independence. The Pentagon's push for more oversight has sparked tension regarding the military newspaper's objective reporting. Their recent pieces on poor conditions and declining morale reportedly led to criticism from the Department of Defense, prompting the ousting of the ombudsman who protected editorial freedom.

Oil prices have settled at elevated levels, staying above ninety dollars per barrel. Investors are weighing the unpredictable US-Iran situation and the potential impacts on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. While intermittent Middle East assaults bolster market sentiment, the absence of further escalations keeps a lid on price surges. Additionally, the UAE's suspension of financial transactions with Iran has raised regional tensions.

During a turbulent Khasi Students' Union bike rally in Shillong, statues were defaced and government vehicles set ablaze, highlighting the escalating agitation over a five-point charter of demands. Their protest also aimed at opposing a public hearing for a proposed limestone mining project. This rally was marked by an ultimatum issued by the union prior to the symbolic black-flag demonstration, reflecting their deep-seated grievances.

Min official cites 'ad hoc' paper setting

A fake CBI raid was foiled at a Delhi businessman's residence in Rohini. The businessman's wife refused entry to individuals claiming to be CBI officers. These individuals then left after neighbors questioned their authorization. The family reported the incident and submitted evidence to the police. Police are now examining CCTV footage and investigating the matter.

The group also allegedly misbehaved with another couple and attempted to resort to moral policing, police said

Peyton Watson, 23, leaves the Denver Nuggets for the Cleveland Cavaliers in a mid-August sign-and-trade also touching the Clippers, Wizards and Kings. Cleveland sends out Max Strus and Tre Mann while adding Watson and forward Cam Whitmore. Watson signs a four-year, $88 million contract with a player option and trade kicker, joining Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in Cleveland's projected starting five.

Ajay Rai dubbed the move an “authoritarian trend” amid the upcoming election and aimed to cut off his communication with party workers and disrupted daily party work

The State‘s Food and Drug Administration suspends licences of two Blinkit facilities in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Mumbai for serious food safety violations, including expired products and poor hygiene

The regional party warns that closing the claims and objections process on August 19, despite ongoing flood disruptions, may deny genuine electors the chance to protect their electoral rights

In a stunning debut, Manav Suthar has made history as the first spinner to secure five wickets in both his first home and away Tests, a remarkable achievement not seen since Mohammad Nisar in 1933. At just a young age, he also became the youngest Indian to claim ten wickets in a single Test match, eclipsing Harbhajan Singh's previous record.

The rain may have tested Galle, but its groundstaff never blinked. Meet the 130-member groundstaff, who raced against the weather, mastered the art of covering the ground and ensured precious playing time was not lost during the first Test between India vs Sri Test played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

India will have five key matches on Day 4 of the BWF World Championships. Ayush Shetty faces Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan, while PV Sindhu takes on China’s Wang Zhi Yi. Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Pullela, Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty will also compete in the Round of 16, keeping India’s campaign busy.