World No. 2 American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura criticised FIDE’s anti-cheating measures at the 2026 Candidates in Cyprus, calling them “complete nonsense.” He joked, “Are we like Mossad agents inside Iran or something?” Nakamura hasn’t raised concerns with FIDE, saying the fears are overblown. After four rounds, he has 1.5 points, sharing results with Anish Giri, Andrey
IPL founder Lalit Modi criticized franchise owners for public displays of anger after losses, contrasting them with football league professionalism. He questioned their focus on hype over long-term vision, infrastructure, and fan experience, urging a more patient and professional approach to enhance the league’s value.
Demis Hassabis secretly attempted to launch a high-frequency trading hedge fund within DeepMind, aiming to rival Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies. Google, however, shut down the project. This endeavor was part of DeepMind’s broader, ultimately unsuccessful, efforts to gain independence from Google’s control, leading Hassabis to believe in influencing decisions from within.
French President Macron has sharply criticised Donald Trump’s remarks about his marriage, deeming them “neither elegant nor up to standard.” Trump’s comments, made during a speech and a video, also targeted Nato allies. French political figures across the spectrum have condemned Trump’s personal attacks, emphasizing the gravity of global issues.
US President Trump’s conflicting statements on the Iran conflict, suggesting both military success and potential escalation, have triggered global market volatility. Indian stocks initially plunged but recovered, while oil prices surged, impacting nations like Nepal and Bhutan. Precious metals and cryptocurrencies also saw significant declines amid heightened uncertainty.
West Bengal’s political landscape is witnessing a significant rise in dynastic representation for the 2026 assembly elections. Across major parties like TMC, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M), candidates from established political families are increasingly being fielded. This marks a departure from Bengal’s traditional grassroots politics, as parties now prioritize candidates with existing voter recognition and organizational
KVS admission 2026: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has set April 02, 2026 as the last date for online applications to Class 1 and Balvatika for the 2026-27 session. Admissions began on March 20, 2026 and follow an online process with lottery-based selection. Merit lists will be released in April, while offline admissions for higher classes depend
Oracle has begun its largest-ever layoffs, impacting thousands globally without prior notice. Employees received termination emails early Tuesday, with immediate system access revocation. The company’s aggressive AI data center expansion is cited as a key driver for these cuts, which could affect up to 30,000 staff. Severance packages require signing documents first.
