Tripura’s 15-year-old chess prodigy Arshiya Das recently became the first Woman International Master (WIM) from Northeast India after winning a tournament in Serbia. Her rise began from playing chess on a laptop as a child, followed by strong national and international results. With family sacrifices, coaching across India, and intense training, she has emerged as a major talent, highlighting both the region’s potential and the need for better support and sponsorship
India is diversifying its oil sources, according to US envoy Sergio Gor. Discussions are underway for Venezuelan oil imports. The US maintains its stance against countries buying Russian oil. A trade deal between India and the US is nearing finalization, with a potential meeting between Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump anticipated.
A senior umpire, Manik Gupta, has died after a bee swarm attacked a cricket match in Shuklaganj Unnao. Gupta, 65, was stung multiple times during a KDMA league game. He was taken to several hospitals before being declared dead. Gupta had served on the KCA umpiring panel for 30 years.
Authorities in Lakhimpur Kheri demolished a barber shop. This action followed protests demanding strict action against the 22-year-old owner. He is accused of raping an eight-year-old girl. Officials stated the shop was built on encroached land. The demolition occurred amid widespread public outcry over the sexual assault case. The accused has been arrested and the girl is stable.
Police are investigating the murder of AAP sarpanch Harbinder Singh, shot dead at a wedding in Tarn Taran. Fugitive gangster Lakhbir Landa claimed responsibility on social media, citing revenge for alleged harm to his associate. Authorities have detained several suspects and are exploring multiple leads, while political figures decry the state of law and order.
Youths disrupted traffic on the Ambikapur–Banaras highway in Surguja district to celebrate a birthday, causing a kilometer-long jam and stranding vehicles, including an ambulance, for half an hour. Videos of fireworks and cake cutting on a car bonnet went viral, prompting police to register a case against unidentified individuals.
Sky watchers in India can witness the first Chandra Grahan of 2026 on March 3rd. This total lunar eclipse will be visible from India. The Moon will turn red, creating a Blood Moon. The visible phase begins around 6:26 PM. People can observe this celestial event with the naked eye. Binoculars or telescopes can enhance the view.
Millions in India eligible for free legal aid remain unaware or distrustful, hindering access to justice. Poverty creates legal vulnerability, preventing the poor from asserting their rights due to hidden costs like lost wages and travel. Despite a comprehensive framework, structural issues like low awareness and funding misuse persist, leaving constitutional promises unfulfilled for the most vulnerable.
A 3.5-year-old girl was raped and strangled to death in Gurgaon after being lured away by a neighbour. The 25-year-old accused, a native of Bihar, confessed to the crime during police interrogation. He admitted to taking the child to an empty place and then killing her to destroy evidence.
