Times of India

Hurricane Lala approached Hawaii's Big Island as a Category 1 storm. Powerful winds and heavy rain brought dangerous surf and potential flooding. Over 40,000 utility customers across Hawaii lost electricity. Residents prepared for destructive winds, falling trees, and extended power outages. The storm's path raised concerns about mudslides and wildfires.

A Bengaluru couple was discovered deceased in their rented residence on Thursday morning. Sumant Jain was found hanging, while his wife Padmavathi was found dead inside. A WhatsApp voice message from Sumant to his mother became a crucial detail. The message reportedly followed an argument between the couple over their home. Police are investigating the exact sequence of events and cause of death for both.

Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has made waves at the box office, earning over Rs 55 crore domestically and a global gross of Rs 72.90 crore within just two days. The film's impressive performance marks a notable surge from its opening day, eclipsing Batwara 1947 and standing strong against the competition from the Hollywood blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Read on to know more.

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In Paris, chess found a louder stage at the Esports World Cup, where giant screens, live crowds, music and esports-style production surrounded the world’s best players. Magnus Carlsen defended his title, while India’s Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin reached the top eight. Through players, fans and organisers, this reported feature examines how chess is adapting to esports without changing the game itself - and what that could mean for its future.

Devdutt Padikkal’s career has been marked by such recoveries. After a modest 119 runs in five matches in the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he responded with 465 runs at 155 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and 556 at 92.66 in the Ranji Trophy, including three centuries.

Vishwanath and Sons saw significant box office growth on its second day. The film collected over twenty-two crore rupees in India on Saturday. Its Tamil and Telugu versions contributed strongly to the overall collections. Worldwide gross collections for the film have now surpassed seventy-four crore rupees. Meanwhile, Jana Nayagan continues its theatrical run, nearing its final stage.

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