After three days and four games of intensely nervy chess across two formats, Magnus Carlsen finally managed to win the FIDE World Cup for the first time in his career on Thursday. He defeated India’s Praggnanandhaa in the final, but not before the 18-year-old teenage prodigy had dragged him through the tie-breaker. Carlsen’s win was confirmed after the second game of the tiebreaker. The two players had played out one draw each on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Regardless of the final loss, the FIDE World Cup has been an event to savour for the teenager from Chennai since he also sealed a spot at the prestigious Candidates Tournament, which is held to find a challenger for world champion Ding Liren at the next world chess championship battle.

In an awe-inspiring display of grit, determination, and strength, India has emerged victorious, clinching not just one, but two remarkable medals on the inaugural day of the World Para Powerlifting Championships held in the heart of Dubai.

Honey Dabas seized the coveted Gold Medal in an electrifying performance that left the crowd astounded. His awe-inspiring lifts of 132 Kg, 135 Kg, and a minor setback with a foul attempt showcased his relentless pursuit of excellence.

The University of Madras has been graded A++, with a score of 3.59 over 4, in the recent NAAC assessment. This means the University Grants Commission has granted it full autonomy as the University is now a top-ranked institution in the country.

In the previous cycle in 2014, the university had received A grade.

The BRO is working on constructing the ‘Likaru-Mig La-Fukche’ road in Ladakh, which will be the new highest motorable road in the world.

On Independence Day, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) began the construction of the world's new highest motorable road in Ladakh’s Demchok sector. The strategic road, ‘Likaru-Mig La-Fukche’, will be constructed over the next two working seasons and will pass through an altitude of about 19,400 feet, the highest anywhere in the world.

Singapore-based aircraft lessor BOC Aviation on August 23 entered into a finance lease transaction with low-cost Indian carrier IndiGo. The deal has been signed for 10 Airbus A320NEO aircraft.

The newly leased aircraft for IndiGo are scheduled for delivery through 2023. These aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines.

Steven Townend, Deputy MD and CFO, BOC Aviation said, "Delighted to be embarking on another transaction with our long-time customer IndiGo.”

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on Wednesday organised skill development training camps in the districts of Ghaziabad and Meerut to educate farmers on modern agricultural techniques, officials said.

Under the training programme, a team of agricultural experts is teaching the farmers new methods of modern agriculture. The initial phase of the programme is being implemented in villages such as Bhud Baral, Khadarabad, Nangla Moosa, Asalat Nagar, Kakra, Sahapur, Sara, Kanoja, and Sikrikurt in Ghaziabad and Meerut districts.

One Electric Motorcycles today announced that the company has started manufacturing its flagship electric motorcycle “KRIDN” locally in Africa.

The company has entered into a JV with a local established vehicle manufacturing entity. One Electric has provided complete components , technology and know-how for the assembly of its motorcycles.

Gaurav Uppal, CEO One Electric shares, “Our engineers are overseeing the training and production of our motorcycles in Kenya to ensure our high quality standards. We are fortunate to have partnered with a very experienced and technically strong company, and are on track to complete the first production batch within 2 weeks. This is in line with our vision to have multiple manufacturing locations across Africa & Asia, to ensure our ability to quickly scale, provide high quality products and also localised after sales service. Our 2nd location in central Africa will be operational within 60 days.”

Smart eMobility is pleased to announce Manoj Kohli as the Chairman. Manoj Kohli, who previously held the position of Country Head at SoftBank India, is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with a proven track record. He is passionate about driving industry transformations in various fields, including mobile internet, renewable energy, digital unicorns, and electric vehicles.

Smart eMobility is a fast-growing PaaS provider that offers comprehensive platform and end-to-end solutions for stakeholders in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. By leveraging the latest technologies, Smart eMobility enables utilities, energy retailers, charging station operators, smart cities, and automotive companies to accelerate the EV adoption, address end-to-end charging infrastructure needs, improve customer experience, and contribute to a sustainable future.

Board examinations will be conducted twice a year and students will be allowed to retain the best score, as per the new curriculum framework launched by the Education Ministry on Wednesday.

"Board exams will be offered at least twice a year to ensure students have time and opportunity to perform well. Students can then appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for. They will also be allowed to retain the best score," said the ministry

The National Health Authority (NHA) launched the first Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Microsite under the 100 Microsites Project in Aizawl, Mizoram, said an official release on Wednesday.

As per an official release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the NHA announced a 100 Microsites project for accelerated adoption of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across the country.