Vaishali

S8UL signed 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M for the Esports World Cup 2026, alongside Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram. Pranesh recently gained attention after helping R vaishali stay calm during her historic FIDE Women’s Candidates triumph. Chess returns to EWC this August with a $1.5 million prize pool.

The Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur six-lane bridge is on the brink of completion, with its final segment now in place. This monumental Rs4,988 crore endeavor stretches across 19.5km and is set to revolutionize travel between north and south Bihar, making journeys to vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, and Madhubani much more accessible.

Ghaziabad is about to experience a transformation with the introduction of a 16-km metro line that will connect vaishali to Gokulpuri, passing through the Hindon Civil Terminal. This bold initiative, part of the DMRC's Phase V strategy, is designed to improve accessibility for more than half a million people.

Unidentified intruders broke into the Bhubaneswar residence of senior IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi, stealing a diamond ring and cash. The theft occurred Friday morning while family members were inside the house. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and questioning the watchman.

The recent blaze at Gaur Green Avenue underscores severe deficiencies in the firefighting resources available for high-rise structures in NCR. With current hydraulic cranes limited to a reach of only 14 floors, they fall short of the average building height of 100 meters.

Tamil Nadu's chess prowess shines as R vaishali eyes the Women's World Championship after her Candidates victory. Young A S Sharvaanica's U12 rapid title further highlights the state's growing talent. While these successes inspire, experts note the need for greater support and sponsorship to elevate women's chess participation and achieve global dominance.

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In a decisive move to safeguard agriculture, Bihar has eliminated more than 3,000 nilgai (blue bulls) in the 2025-26 financial year. With gram panchayat leaders now holding the power to greenlight these hunts, the state has enlisted 13 sharpshooters to address the escalating threat to crops.

Bhubaneswar police have arrested Rabindra Naik, a habitual burglar, for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery from the residence of senior IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi. The accused scaled the boundary wall of Sethi's quarters in the early hours of May 1, making off with a diamond ring and cash. Police have recovered only a few hundred rupees from Naik.

Bihar is finally feeling the relief from the sweltering heat as a series of timely rains and overcast skies significantly lower temperatures. Weather experts at the India Meteorological Department predict ongoing showers and thunderstorms, issuing an orange alert for eastern districts to prepare for heavy rainfall and strong winds. Thankfully, no heatwave conditions are on the horizon.

Firefighters Breach Setback Wall To Rescue Family, Second Major Fire In Ghaziabad Within A Week

Bihar's census self-enumeration concluded with 46.82 lakh participants completing the process. Madhubani led with over 6 lakh completions. The second phase, a door-to-door survey, began May 2. Those who self-enumerated must provide their SS-ID for verification. Enumerators will collect data on 33 points.