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It's been over one year since Intuit shut down the popular budgeting app Mint. I was a Mint user for many years; millions of other users like me enjoyed how easily Mint allowed us to track all accounts in one place and monitor credit scores. I also used it regularly to help me track spending, set goals like pay my mortgage down faster and with general money management. Ahead of Mints demise, I gave Credit Karma , Intuits other financial app, a try but found it to be a poor Mint alternative. So I set out to find a true replacement in another budgeting app. The following guide lays out my experience testing some of the most popular Mint replacement apps available today. Our pick for best Mint alternative remains Quicken Simplifi , even this long after Mint being shut down, thanks to its easy to use app, good income and bill detection and its affordable price. But there are plenty of other solid options out there for those with different needs. If youre also on the hunt for a budgeting app to replace Mint, we hope these details can empower you to choose which of the best budgeting apps out there will be right for you. Table of contents Best Mint alternatives in 2025 Other Mint alternatives we tested What is Plaid and how does it work? How to import your financial data from the Mint app How we tested Mint alternatives What about Rocket Money? Best Mint alternatives in 2025 No pun intended, but what I like about Quicken Simplifi is its simplicity. Whereas other budgeting apps try to distinguish themselves with dark themes and customizable emoji, Simplifi has a clean user interface, with a landing page that you just keep scrolling through to get a detailed overview of all your stats. These include your top-line balances; net worth; recent spending; upcoming recurring payments; a snapshot of your spending plan; top spending categories; achievements; and any watchlists youve set up. Another one of the key features I appreciate is the ability to set up savings goals elsewhere in the app. I also appreciate how it offers neat, almost playful visualizations without ever looking cluttered. I felt at home in the mobile and web dashboards after a day or so, which is faster than I adapted to some competing services (Im looking at you, YNAB and Monarch). Getting set up with Simplifi was mostly painless. I was particularly impressed at how easily it connected to Fidelity; not all budget trackers do, for whatever reason. This is also one of the only services I tested that gives you the option of inviting a spouse or financial advisor to co-manage your account. One thing I would add to my initial assessment of the app, having used it for a few months now: I wish Simplifi offered Zillow integration for easily tracking your home value (or at least a rough estimate of it). Various competitors including Monarch Money and Copilot Money work with Zillow, so clearly there's a Zillow API available for use. As it stands, Simplifi users must add real estate manually like any other asset. Dana Wollman / Engadget In practice, Simplifi miscategorized some of my expenses, but nothing out of the ordinary compared to any of these budget trackers. As youre reviewing transactions, you can also mark if youre expecting a refund, which is a unique feature among the services I tested. Simplifi also estimated my regular income better than some other apps I tested. Most of all, I appreciated the option of being able to categorize some, but not all, purchases from a merchant as recurring. For instance, I can add my two Amazon subscribe-and-saves as recurring payments, without having to create a broad-strokes rule for every Amazon purchase. The budgeting feature is also self-explanatory and can likely accommodate your preferred budgeting method. Just check that your regular income is accurate and be sure to set up recurring payments, making note of which are bills and which are subscriptions. This is important because Simplifi shows you your total take-home income as well as an income after bills figure. That number includes, well, bills but not discretionary subscriptions. From there, you can add spending targets by category in the planned spending bucket. Planned spending can also include one-time expenditures, not just monthly budgets. When you create a budget, Simplifi will suggest a number based on a six-month average. Not dealbreakers, but two things to keep in mind as you get started: Simplifi is notable in that you cant set up an account through Apple or Google. There is also no option for a free trial, though Quicken promises a 30-day money back guarantee. Monarch Money grew on me. My first impression of the budgeting app, which was founded by a former Mint product manager, was that it's more difficult to use than others on this list, including Simplifi, NerdWallet and Copilot. And it is. Editing expense categories, adding recurring transactions and creating rules, for example, is a little more complicated than it needs to be, especially in the mobile app. (My advice: Use the web app for fine-tuning details.) Monarch also didnt get my income right; I had to edit it. Once youre set up, though, Monarch offers an impressive level of granularity. In the budgets section, you can see a bona fide balance sheet showing budgets and actuals for each category. You'll also find a forecast, for the year or by month. And recurring expenses can be set not just by merchant, but other parameters as well. For instance, while most Amazon purchases might be marked as shopping, those for the amounts of $54.18 or $34.18 are definitely baby supplies, and can be automatically marked as such each time, not to mention programmed as recurring payments. Weirdly, though, theres no way to mark certain recurring payments as bills, specifically. Dana Wollman / Engadget Not long after I first published this story in December 2023, Monarch introduced a detailed reporting section where you can create on-demand graphs based on things like accounts, categories and tags. That feature is available just on the web version of the app for now. As part of this same update, Monarch added support for an aggregator that makes it possible to automatically update the value of your car. This, combined with the existing Zillow integration for tracking your home value, makes it easy to quickly add a non-liquid asset like a vehicle or real estate, and have it show up in your net worth graph. The mobile app is mostly self-explanatory. The main dashboard shows your net worth; your four most recent transactions; a month-over-month spending comparison; income month-to-date; upcoming bills; an investments snapshot; a list of any goals youve set; and, finally, a link to your month-in-review. That month-in-review is more detailed than most, delving into cash flow; top income and expense categories; cash flow trends; changes to your net worth, assets and liabilities; plus asset and liability breakdowns. In February 2024, Monarch expanded on the net worth graph , so that if you click on the Accounts tab you can see how your net worth changed over different periods of time, including one month, three months, six months, a year or all time. On the main screen, youll also find tabs for savings and checking accounts (and all others as well), transactions, cash flow, budget and recurring. Like many of the other apps featured here, Monarch can auto-detect recurring expenses and income, even if it gets the category wrong. (They all do to an extent.) Expense categories are marked by emoji, which you can customize if youre so inclined. Monarch Money uses a combination of networks to connect with banks, including Plaid, MX and Finicity, a competing network owned by Mastercard. (I have a quick explainer on Plaid, the industry standard in this space, toward the end of this guide.) As part of an update in late December, Monarch has also made it easier to connect through those other two networks, if for some reason Plaid fails. Similar to NerdWallet, I found myself completing two-factor authentication every time I wanted to get past the Plaid screen to add another account. Notably, Monarch is the only other app I tested that allows you to grant access to someone else in your family likely a spouse or financial advisor. Monarch also has a Chrome extension for importing from Mint, though really this is just a shortcut for downloading a CSV file, which youll have to do regardless of where you choose to take your Mint data. Additionally, Monarch just added the ability to track Apple Card, Apple Cash, and Savings accounts, thanks to new functionality brought with the iOS 17.4 update. It's not the only one either; currently, Copilot and YNAB have also added similar functionality that will be available to anyone with the latest versions of their respective apps on a device running iOS 17.4. Instead of manually uploading statements, the new functionality allows apps like Monarch's to automatically pull in transactions and balance history. That should make it easier to account for spending on Apple cards and accounts throughout the month. Monarch also recently launched investment transactions in beta. It also says bill tracking and an overhauled goals system are coming soon. Monarch hasn't provided a timeline for that last one, except to say that the improved goals feature is coming soon. Copilot Money might be the best-looking budgeting app I tested. It also has the distinction of being exclusive to iOS and Macs at least for now. Andres Ugarte, the companys CEO, has publicly promised that Android and web apps are coming soon. But until it follows through, I cant recommend Copilot for most people with so many good competitors out there. Copilot Money for Web and Android! Thanks to the support from our users, and the overwhelming positive reception we're seeing from folks migrating from Mint, we can now say that we'll be building @copilotmoney for Web and Android with a goal to launch in 2024. We'll continue to Andres Ugarte (@chuga) November 15, 2023 There are other features that Copilot is missing, which Ill get into. But it is promising, and one to keep an eye on. Its just a fast, efficient, well designed app, and Android users will be in for a treat when theyll finally be able to download it. It makes good use of colors, emoji and graphs to help you understand at a glance how youre doing on everything from your budgets to your investment performance to your credit card debt over time. In particular, Copilot does a better job than almost any other app of visualizing your recurring monthly expenses. Behind those punchy colors and cutesy emoji, though, is some sophisticated performance. Copilots AI-powered Intelligence gets smarter as you go at categorizing your expenses. (You can also add your own categories, complete with your choice of emoji.) Its not perfect. Copilot miscategorized some purchases (they all do), but it makes it easier to edit than most. On top of that, the internal search feature is very fast; it starts whittling down results in your transaction history as soon as you begin typing. Dana Wollman / Engadget Copilot is also unique in offering Amazon and Venmo integrations, allowing you to see transaction details. With Amazon, this requires just signing into your Amazon account via an in-app browser. For Venmo, you have to set up fwd@copilot.money as a forwarding address and then create a filter, wherein emails from venmo@venmo.com are automatically forwarded to fwd@copilot.money. Like Monarch Money, you can also add any property you own and track its value through Zillow, which is integrated with the app. While the app is heavily automated, I still appreciate that Copilot marks new transactions for review. Its a good way to both weed out fraudulent charges, and also be somewhat intentional about your spending habits. Like Monarch Money, Copilot updated its app to make it easier to connect to banks through networks other than Plaid. As part of the same update, Copilot said it has improved its connections to both American Express and Fidelity which, again, can be a bugbear for some budget tracking apps. In an even more recent update, Copilot added a Mint import option, which other budgeting apps have begun to offer as well. Because the app is relatively new (it launched in early 2020), the company is still catching up to the competition on some table-stakes features. Ugarte told me that his team is almost done building out a detailed cash flow section as well. On its website , Copilot also promises a raft of AI-powered features that build on its current Intelligence platform, the one that powers its smart expense categorization. These include smart financial goals, natural language search, a chat interface, forecasting and benchmarking. That benchmarking, Ugarte tells me, is meant to give people a sense of how theyre doing compared to other Copilot users, on both spending and investment performance. Most of these features should arrive in the new year. Copilot does a couple interesting things for new customers that distinguish it from the competition. Theres a demo mode that feels like a game simulator; no need to add your own accounts. The company is also offering two free months with RIPMINT a more generous introductory offer than most. When it finally does come time to pony up, the $7.92 monthly plan is cheaper than some competing apps, although the $95-a-year-option is in the same ballpark. You may know NerdWallet as a site that offers a mix of personal finance news, explainers and guides. I see it often when I google a financial term I dont know and sure enough, its one of the sites Im most likely to click on. As it happens, NerdWallet also has the distinction of offering one of the only free budgeting apps I tested. In fact, there is no paid version; nothing is locked behind a paywall. The main catch: There are ads everywhere. To be fair, the free version of Mint was like this, too. Even with the inescapable credit card offers, NerdWallet has a clean, easy-to-understand user interface, which includes both a web and a mobile app. The key metrics that it highlights most prominently are your cash flow, net worth and credit score. (Of note, although Mint itself offered credit score monitoring, most of its rivals do not.) I particularly enjoyed the weekly insights, which delve into things like where you spent the most money or how much you paid in fees and how that compares to the previous month. Because this is NerdWallet, an encyclopedia of financial info, you get some particularly specific category options when setting up your accounts (think: a Roth or non-Roth IRA). Dana Wollman / Engadget As a budgeting app, NerdWallet is more than serviceable, if a bit basic. Like other apps I tested, you can set up recurring bills. Importantly, it follows the popular 50/30/20 budgeting rule, which has you putting 50% of your budget toward things you need, 30% toward things you want, and the remaining 20% into savings or debt repayments. If this works for you, great just know that you cant customize your budget to the same degree as some competing apps. You cant currently create custom spending categories, though a note inside the dashboard section of the app says youll be able to customize them in the future. You also cant move items from the wants column to needs or vice versa but In the future, you'll be able to move specific transactions to actively manage what falls into each group. A NerdWallet spokesperson declined to provide an ETA, though. Lastly, its worth noting that NerdWallet had one of the most onerous setup processes of any app I tested. I dont think this is a dealbreaker, as youll only have to do it once and, hopefully, you arent setting up six or seven apps in tandem as I was. What made NerdWallets onboarding especially tedious is that every time I wanted to add an account, I had to go through a two-factor authentication process to even get past the Plaid splash screen, and thats not including the 2FA I had set up at each of my banks. This is a security policy on NerdWallets end, not Plaids, a Plaid spokesperson says. Precisely because NerdWallet is one of the only budget trackers to offer credit score monitoring, it also needs more of your personal info during setup, including your birthday, address, phone number and the last four digits of your social security number. Its the same with Credit Karma, which also does credit score monitoring. Related to the setup process, I found that NerdWallet was less adept than other apps at automatically detecting my regular income. In my case, it counted a large one-time wire transfer as income, at which point my only other option was to enter my income manually (which is slightly annoying because I would have needed my pay stub handy to double-check my take-home pay). YNAB is, by its own admission , different from anything youve tried before. The app, whose name is short for You Need a Budget, promotes a so-called zero-based budgeting system, which forces you to assign a purpose for every dollar you earn. A frequently used analogy is to put each dollar in an envelope; you can always move money from one envelope to another in a pinch. These envelopes can include rent and utilities, along with unforeseen expenses like holiday gifts and the inevitable car repair. The idea is that if you budget a certain amount for the unknowns each month, they wont feel like theyre sneaking up on you. Importantly, YNAB is only concerned with the money you have in your accounts now. The app does not ask you to provide your take-home income or set up recurring income payments (although there is a way to do this). The money you will make later in the month through your salaried job is not relevant, because YNAB does not engage in forecasting. The app is harder to learn than any other here, and it requires more ongoing effort from the user. And YNAB knows that. Inside both the mobile and web apps are links to videos and other tutorials. Although I never quite got comfortable with the user interface, I did come to appreciate YNABs insistence on intentionality. Forcing users to draft a new budget each month and to review each transaction is not necessarily a bad thing. As YNAB says on its website, Sure, youve got pie charts showing that you spent an obscene amount of money in restaurants but youve still spent an obscene amount of money in restaurants. I can see this approach being useful for people who dont tend to have a lot of cash in reserve at a given time, or who have spending habits they want to correct (to riff off of YNABs own example, ordering Seamless four times a week). My colleague Valentina Palladino, knowing I was working on this guide, penned a respectful rebuttal , explaining why shes been using YNAB for years. Perhaps, like her, you have major savings goals you want to achieve, whether its paying for a wedding or buying a house. I suggest you give her column a read. For me, though, YNABs approach feels like overkill. Other Mint alternatives we tested PocketGuard PocketGuard used to be a solid free budget tracker, but the company has since limited its free version to just a free seven-day trial. Now, youll have to choose between two plans once the trial is over: a $13 monthly plan or a $75 annual plan. When I first tested it, I found it to be more restricted than NerdWallet, but still a decent option. The main overview screen shows you your net worth, total assets and debts; net income and total spending for the month; upcoming bills; a handy reminder of when your next paycheck lands; any debt payoff plan you have; and any goals. Like some other apps, including Quicken Simplifi, PocketGuard promotes an after bills approach, where you enter all of your recurring bills, and then PocketGuard shows you whats left, and thats what youre supposed to be budgeting: your disposable income. Although PocketGuards UI is easy enough to understand, it lacks polish. The accounts tab is a little busy, and doesnt show totals for categories like cash or investments. Seemingly small details like weirdly phrased or punctuated copy occasionally make the app feel janky. More than once, it prompted me to update the app when no updates were available. The web version, meanwhile, feels like the mobile app blown up to a larger format and doesnt take advantage of the extra screen real estate. Ultimately, now that the free tier is gone, it just doesnt present the same value proposition as it once did. What is Plaid and how does it work? Each of the apps I tested uses the same underlying network, called Plaid, to pull in financial data, so its worth explaining in its own section what it is and how it works. Plaid was founded as a fintech startup in 2013 and is today the industry standard in connecting banks with third-party apps. Plaid works with over 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada and Europe. Additionally, more than 8,000 third-party apps and services rely on Plaid, the company claims . To be clear, you dont need a dedicated Plaid app to use it; the technology is baked into a wide array of apps, including the budget trackers I tested for this guide. Once you find the add an account option in whichever one youre using, youll see a menu of commonly used banks. Theres also a search field you can use to look yours up directly. Once you find yours, youll be prompted to enter your login credentials. If you have two-factor authentication set up, youll need to enter a one-time passcode as well. As the middleman, Plaid is a passthrough for information that may include your account balances, transaction history, account type and routing or account number. Plaid uses encryption, and says it has a policy of not selling or renting customer data to other companies. However, I would not be doing my job if I didnt note that in 2022 Plaid was forced to pay $58 million to consumers in a class action suit for collecting more financial data than was needed. As part of the settlement, Plaid was compelled to change some of its business practices. In a statement provided to Engadget, a Plaid spokesperson said the company continues to deny the allegations underpinning the lawsuit and that the crux of the non-financial terms in the settlement are focused on us accelerating workstreams already underway related to giving people more transparency into Plaids role in connecting their accounts, and ensuring that our workstreams around data minimization remain on track. How to import your financial data from the Mint app Mint users should consider getting their data ready to migrate to their new budgeting app of choice soon. Unfortunately, importing data from Mint is not as easy as entering your credentials from inside your new app and hitting import. In fact, any app that advertises the ability to port over your stats from Mint is just going to have you upload a CSV file of transactions and other data. To download a CSV file from Mint, do the following: Sign into Mint.com and hit Transactions in the menu on the left side of the screen. Select an account, or all accounts . Scroll down and look for export [number] transactions in smaller print. Your CSV file should begin downloading. Note: Downloading on a per-account basis might seem more annoying, but could help you get set up on the other side, if the app youre using has you importing transactions one-for-one into their corresponding accounts. How we tested Mint alternatives Before I dove into the world of budgeting apps, I had to do some research. To find a list of apps to test, I consulted trusty ol Google (and even trustier Reddit); read reviews of popular apps on the App Store; and also asked friends and colleagues what budget tracking apps they might be using. Some of the apps I found were free, just like Mint. These, of course, show loads of ads (excuse me, offers) to stay in business. But most of the available apps require paid subscriptions, with prices typically topping out around $100 a year, or $15 a month. (Spoiler: My top pick is cheaper than that.) Since this guide is meant to help Mint users find a permanent replacement, any services I chose to test needed to do several things: import all of your account data into one place; offer budgeting tools; and track your spending, net worth and credit score. Except where noted, all of these apps are available for iOS, Android and on the web. Once I had my shortlist of six apps, I got to work setting them up. For the sake of thoroughly testing these apps (and remember, I really was looking for a Mint alternative myself), I made a point of adding every account to every budgeting app, no matter how small or immaterial the balance. What ensued was a veritable Groundhog Day of two-factor authentication. Just hours of entering passwords and one-time passcodes, for the same banks half a dozen times over. Hopefully, you only have to do this once. What about Rocket Money? Rocket Money is another free financial app that tracks spending and supports things like balance alerts and account linking. If you pay for the premium tier, the service can also help you cancel unwanted subscriptions. We did not test it for this guide, but we'll consider it in future updates. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/the-best-budgeting-apps-to-replace-mint-143047346.html?src=rss

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Annalisa, 37, from Sheffield, experienced an embarrassing plus-size holiday in Bali, which motivated her to transform her life. Weighing 156kg, she struggled with basic activities and self-consciousness. Opting for a gastric sleeve operation in Turkey, she lost 55kg, dropping from a size 32 to 16. Her next trip to Goa showcased her confidence and flexibility, as she mastered yoga poses. Today, she enjoys socializing, dating, and a renewed sense of self.

Enjoy vacations without the guilt of gaining weigh: Influencer who lost 40 kg in 15 months reveals tips to stay fit while on a break

Vacations need not derail fitness goals, says influencer Saachi Pai, who lost 40 kg in 15 months. In an Instagram post, she shared how mindful habits help her enjoy food and travel guilt-free. From prepping with protein, water, and daily walks to balancing meals, staying hydrated, and embracing fitness disguised as fun, her approach centers on balance over restriction. Post-vacation, she resets gently, stressing that temporary weight gain is not fat.

Goa miners raise concern over possibility of export duty on low-grade iron ore

GMOEA warned that export duties could hurt livelihoods and also cause stockpiling and wastage of natural resources.

Smoking kills 1.35 million Indians annually

Tobacco kills 1.35 million Indians annually, yet quit rates remain low at just 7%. Experts urged science-backed harm reduction strategies, including regulated smoke-free nicotine alternatives. Studies show such products carry far lower risks than smoking. While not risk-free, experts believe they can aid Indias goal of cutting tobacco use by 30% by 2025 under WHO targets.

Elon Musks $1 trillion Tesla pay cheque tied to superhuman effort and impossible goals

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm defends Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion stock package, emphasizing his unique leadership and the ambitious goals required to earn it. She highlights the board's belief in Musk's ability to achieve impossible things and generate significant shareholder value.

Why India should align with China

China leads in electricity generation, surpassing the US. It dominates clean energy and electric vehicle production. Chinese EVs are technologically advanced and cost-effective. China is also ahead in AI development and robotics deployment. The nation excels in drone manufacturing for warfare. India should partner with China to advance its energy, mobility, and AI goals.

Private cultural events at select ASI heritage monuments in the offing

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Culture is considering a policy amendment to allow private cultural events at select Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected sites under the Adopt a Heritage programme. The initiative would permit corporate entities, non-governmental organizations, or public sector undertakings (PSUs) to rent out space for cultural functions at monuments adopted through the scheme. The proposal is part of broader reforms to the Adopt a Heritage programme, also known as Monument Mitra, and the National Culture Fund (NCF). Under the revised NCF scheme, donors will be permitted to undertake conservation work on heritage buildings with technical oversight from ASI. The proposed changes aim to enhance private sector participation and generate revenue for the upkeep of protected monumentsRevenue generated through cultural events will help in regular upkeep of facilities, services and amenities introduced by the entities, who have adopted a site. The money collected will be deposited in an escrow account, said officials. Launched in September 2017, the Adopt a Heritage scheme has seen memorandums of understanding signed for over 24 sites, including Red Fort and Dara Shikoh Library Building (Delhi), Aguada Fort (Goa), Rani-ki-Vav (Gujarat), Gandikota Fort (Andhra Pradesh), and Ajanta Caves (Maharashtra). The revamped Adopt a Heritage 2.0, launched in September 2023, led to 21 additional MoUs for sites including Purana Qila, Qutub Minar (Delhi), Madarasa Mahmud Gawan (Bidar), and Sun temple (Konark).

La Liga: Mbappe stars as 10-man Real Madrid edge Real Sociedad 2-1

Real Madrid triumphed over Real Sociedad 2-1, fueled by Kylian Mbapp's goal and assist, despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the match. Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid secured their first victory of the season against Villarreal, while Athletic Bilbao suffered a setback against Alaves in the Basque derby. Getafe continued their strong form with a win over Oviedo.

Scorpio Daily Horoscope for September 14, 2025

You are likely to be in a more serious frame of mind. The practical issues of life are going to demand your attention today. But you are full of faith and optimism and are ready to take chances at the deepest emotional levels. Someone near to you will exhibit concerns regarding your aims and goals. Take the time to explain the situation to them. Read full Scorpio horoscope

Planning to start a fitness program in the US but confused where to begin? Check these 5 basic steps to get going

Americans are now health-conscious and planning fitness programs. It is important to check fitness levels before starting. Design a fitness program with clear goals. Gather necessary equipment like sports shoes and fitness apps. Start slowly with warm-ups and gradually increase intensity. Measure progress regularly to understand improvements. Remember to remain cautious while starting any fitness program.

'Big match, but not for Pakistan': Saim Ayub makes massive claim ahead of India match

Saim Ayub downplays the hype surrounding the upcoming Asia Cup clash between Pakistan and India, emphasizing the team's focus on the present and their goal of winning the tournament. Despite recent struggles with his personal form, Ayub expresses confidence in the team's support and highlights the importance of adapting to the pitch conditions in Dubai.

7 stunning white sand beaches in India you'll fall in love with

Discover 7 breathtaking white sand beaches in India, from Andaman to Goa, perfect for beach lovers seeking turquoise waters, soft sands, relaxation, and stunning coastal beauty.

Women's Hockey Asia Cup: India Play Out 1-1 Draw with Japan, Remain in Contention for Final

India made a strong start, with Beauty Dung Dung putting them ahead in the seventh minute with a field goal. But Japan hit back late, as Kobayakawa Shiho scored the equaliser just two minutes from the hooter.

Cozy detectives, urban disc golf and other new indie games worth checking out

Welcome to our latest recap of what's going on in the indie game space. This week, the revived Acclaim held a very fun showcase (and we'll get to some of the games from that). But on Friday, Nintendo soaked up all the attention with an hour-long Direct. Sure, it included some first-party games, such as Mario Tennis Fever , Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and a Donkey Kong Bananza expansion. But Nintendo highlighted several indie games in the newsy showcase , too. Hades 2 is arguably the highest-profile name among those, and the full version isn't far away at all it'll hit Switch, Switch 2, Steam and Epic Games Store on September 25 . Stardew Valley, Human Fall Flat, Overcooked 2 and PowerWash Simulator 2 are getting Switch 2 versions as well. It wouldn't be a Nintendo Direct without a shadowdrop. Sure enough, Lynked: Banner of the Spark landed on Switch and Switch 2 on Friday, with mouse control and GameShare support on the newer system. This is an action RPG from FuzzyBot and publisher Dreamhaven that looks a bit like a cross between Hades and Hi-Fi Rush . I'll be honest, I've had Lynked: Banner of the Spark sitting on my PC for months. I'm definitely interested in checking it out, but it's just one of those things that's unfortunately slipped further and further down my to-play list. I'm still hoping to carve out time to properly check it out before it's time to start putting together our games of the year list. Popucom (which debuted on Steam earlier this year) also looks pretty intriguing. From Hypergryph and publisher Gryph Frontier, this is a multiplayer-only adventure platformer in which you take out enemies with match three-style shooting. Here's the twist: each player only has two colors, so you'll need to work together to fire the correct blobs at bad guys and obstacles. Popucom is coming to Switch this holiday season. New releases Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game is a new title from the small team at female-led Indonesian developer Posh Cat Studio and publisher Amplified Games. As the name suggests, it's a slice-of-life detective game that sees you getting to the bottom of misunderstandings and minor inconveniences. You play as freshman student Mary, and one of the first mysteries you'll have to solve involves finding the location where her study group is supposed to meet after she forgets where to go on her first day of school. The game has 10 cases overall and each has a set of puzzles to solve. It's said to have simple mechanics that grow into playful twists and surprising solutions. Little Problems seems quite charming and just the kind of low-fi puzzle game that I might vibe with. It's out now on Steam and it usually costs $10, but there's a 10 percent discount until September 23. Disc golf feels like it would be a fun sport to get into and while there are a few courses near me, they're not exactly easy to get to without a car. So I might just have to make do with Disc Golf City , which came out of early access on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux this week. The action takes place in a colorful city, and you can bounce your disc off of objects in the environment to pull off trick shots and try to land it in the basket. Disc Golf City , which is from Agapo Games, costs $13. There's also a demo you can check out. Another game that came out of early access on Steam and GOG this week is Beyond Sunset . This is a cyberpunk (not that one) first-person shooter with RPG elements from Metacorp / Vaporware and publisher Movie Games. I love when a vaporwave color palette is put to good use and the lo-fi visuals here just feel right. The fast-paced movement looks pretty interesting too it's not hard to tell that the developers took inspiration from the Doom series. Beyond Sunset costs $10. It feels like I can't go on the internet for five minutes without learning about a new sidescrolling Metroidvania game. Still, Katanaut is one I've had my eye on for a while. You'll be facing the horrors that have taken over a space station using an array of weapons, skills and perks. This is a roguelite from Voidmaw in which there are new pathways to explore on each run. There is some permanent progression here, as you'll pick up memory fragments during your journey through the station's gore-soaked corridors. It was also revealed this week that Acclaim is the publisher of Katanaut , which is available on Steam . Upcoming Pacific Drive was one of the more interesting-looking games from last year that I just haven't gotten around to checking out yet. It's a driving sim and survival horror game set in a supernatural version of the Pacific Northwest, in which you scour the landscape for parts to upgrade your car and, hopefully, stay alive. Ironwood Studios and publisher Kepler Interactive this week announced the Whispers in the Woods expansion for Pacific Drive . Slated to arrive later this year, the DLC adds around eight to 12 hours of gameplay with new characters, dangers, mysteries and anomalies to encounter. Other updates include route modifiers and garage cosmetics to find. The rest of this week's upcoming games are all from Acclaim, since I found just about everything in that showcase intriguing. The first game that the publisher showed off was GridBeat from Ridiculous Games. Blending together puzzles, tactics and dungeon crawling, GridBeat will see you infiltrate a corporate computer network and try to escape with valuable data while security programs and malware attempt to stop you. You'll find more abilities and power-ups along the way. Crucially, you need to move in time to the music, since it's a rhythm game as well. There's a lot going on here! GridBeat is coming to Steam , but there's no release window as yet. One thing I was really hoping to see during Acclaim's showcase was the return of NBA Jam. We didn't quite get that, but I'll absolutely take Basketball Classics in its place. Acclaim has taken over publishing duties for this retro, NES-style arcade basketball title from Namo Gamo. It features 5-on-5 sidescrolling action with simplified controls, hundreds of teams, more than 1,000 players and multiple modes (including couch multiplayer). I hadn't heard of Basketball Classics until now, but it's been out on Steam for several years. Acclaim is helping to bring it to consoles sometime soon. I do love PowerWash Simulator and am looking forward to the sequel. Pixel Washer looks like a different flavor of that format. As a cute lil' piggy with a power washer, you'll be cleaning just about everything in sight. The trailer suggests that things might get weird, and it even seems like there are boss fights. Valadria is the developer behind Pixel Washer, which is coming to Steam down the line. HyperYuki: Snowboard Syndicate looks like the offspring of SSX and Jet Set Radio, and that's enough to sell me on the game. An easy addition to my wishlist. Wabisabi Design is making this snowboarding game that pits you against NPCs and/or human players in races. In the main game mode, you'll need to complete a certain number of challenges in each level before you can move on, which is very much keeping in with the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater format. There's also a relaxing endless mode, where you can just hang out and explore or, like, whatever. HyperYuki: Snowboard Syndicate supports split-screen play and online multiplayer for up to eight people. Again, there's no confirmed release date or window as yet, this one is coming to Steam . Acclaim notes that it is actively exploring console releases for its games. Our goal is to bring these experiences to as many players as possible, and well have more updates to share as development progresses, the publisher added. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/cozy-detectives-urban-disc-golf-and-other-new-indie-games-worth-checking-out-110029695.html?src=rss

Delhi plans artificial rain experiment by mid-October

The Delhi government is gearing up for an artificial rain trial. The trial is expected to happen by October 15. Officials are awaiting weather updates from the meteorological department. They need the updates before seeking final approvals. The goal is to combat depleting groundwater and air pollution. The Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT-Kanpur, will conduct the trial.

Global ambition: India aims to place two PSBs among top 20 banks by 2047

India aims to elevate at least two public sector banks into the world's top 20 by 2047, leveraging improved financial performance and reduced NPAs. The PSB Manthan 2025 focused on modernization, governance, and global competitiveness. Discussions included digital transformation, risk management, and priority sector lending to achieve this ambitious goal.

Supreme Court to Centre: Consider creating revival fund to rescue tax-paying middle-class' dream homes

The Supreme Court wants the central government to think about creating a 'revival fund'. This fund will help stressed real estate projects. It aims to protect homebuyers' interests. The court also wants stronger RERA authorities. They should have better resources and power. The goal is to ensure timely project completion. The court suggests using unsold inventory for affordable housing schemes.

No family wealth, no backup: Techie, with 15 LPA, breaks down his finances and seeks internet's advice on buying home and retirement

A 27-year-old IT professional shared his financial details on Reddit, sparking a wave of advice. He and his partner, aiming for a home and retirement, manage expenses and invest diligently despite limited resources. Redditors praised their frugality and offered suggestions on insurance, savings, and income growth to achieve their financial goals.

Roche Pharma partners with 10 govt hospitals to bolster clinical trial capabilities in India

Roche Pharma collaborates with ten government hospitals. The goal is to improve clinical trial capabilities across India. Nearly 400 professionals receive training based on global standards. This initiative helps bring innovations to India faster. It aligns with priorities to boost government site participation. The Advanced Inclusive Research Site Alliance is now active in India.

Closing the gaps in health access and affordability in south and southeast Asia

With the 2030 goal of universal healthcare for all only a few short years away, the region has a clear choice: continue with small changes and leave millions behind, or make a comprehensive plan of investment and innovation that ensures everyone has the right to health

Maharashtra Doctor Held For 'Raping' Moroccan Woman At Goa Private Hospital

Police said the survivor, who was in Goa on a business visa, was admitted to the hospital after developing health complications at her resort

How India aims to build a blue-water Navy of 200+ ships capable of reaching any corner of the globe

India is strategically bolstering its naval power to protect vital maritime trade routes and counter growing regional threats, particularly from China and Pakistan. The Indian Navy plans to expand its fleet significantly by 2035, incorporating advanced warships, submarines, and aircraft. Indigenous construction and international collaborations are key to achieving these ambitious modernization goals, enhancing India's maritime security.

Crorepati Goals: Five Untapped Ways To Build Rs 1-Crore Corpus Without Taking Big Risks

Smart investing, along with collectibles like art and rare Hot Wheels, can put you on the crorepati track.

Queen Ketevan of Georgia, the Indian connection, and 16 yrs of research

Hyderabad: Remember the 1965 Bollywood song Gumnaam Hai Koi which was shot inside the St Augustine Complex of Old Goa? The tune that leaves a haunted feeling, was shot at the location where a Georgian queens mortal remains were still buried. Half a century after the film Gumnaam was made, the remains were found after Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Government plans Rs 20,000 crore guarantee fund to boost infra projects

The government is planning a Rs 20,000 crore risk fund for infrastructure. This aims to encourage investment by covering losses from policy uncertainty. The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company will manage it. NaBFID will submit recommendations soon. The fund will mitigate project delays due to land acquisition and clearances. This initiative supports India's infrastructure development goals requiring $4.

Man Utd to stick with Bayindir in goal for derby against Man City

Manchester, Sep 12: Altay Bayindir will continue in goal for Manchester United in the derby match against Manchester City on Sunday despite the signing of Belgium international Senne Lammens late in the summer transfer window. The goalkeeper position has been problematic for United manager Ruben Amorim, who sent last years No. 1 Andre Onana on [] The post Man Utd to stick with Bayindir in goal for derby against Man City appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Andhra Pradesh Emerging as Gateway to East, Says AP NRI Minister

The minister invited global investors to the Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam from November 14 to November 5, reaffirming the states goal of building a Swarna Andhra by 2047 in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis Viksit Bharat 2047.

Marc-Andr Fleury joins Penguins on tryout contract, set for preseason game

Marc-Andr Fleury, legendary NHL goaltender, is ready to make a return to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a final preseason match on September 27, 2025. The longtime Flower signed a professional tryout agreement and will begin the practice with the team on September 26 before formally retiring.

Court-monitored resolution process needed for 'Supernova' project: Amicus to SC

The Supreme Court is considering a resolution for Supertech's Supernova project. This project faces insolvency proceedings. The court is looking at a court-monitored hybrid mechanism. This mechanism is similar to those used for Amrapali and Unitech Groups. A former judge may head the process. The goal is to complete the project and protect homebuyers.

Interval walking or regular daily steps: AIIMS doctor explains which is healthier for your body

A gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford has highlighted Japanese interval walking as a healthier and more time-efficient alternative to the traditional 10,000-step goal. The technique, which alternates between three minutes of brisk walking and three minutes of slower walking for about 30 minutes, has been shown to improve blood pressure, cardiovascular fitness, mood, sleep quality, and immunity, while being joint-friendly.

Every flood victim will get compensation within 45 days, says Punjab CM Mann

CHANDIGARH: A day after being discharged from the hospital after about six days, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said that the state government will ensure compensation to all flood victims across the state within 45 days. Striking an emotional chord with the public, he said he is not the Mukh Mantri of Punjab but the Dukh Mantri. Chairing a high-level meeting at his official residence, CM Mann said that a few days ago, he had announced that his government would give the highest compensation in the country, Rs 20,000 per acre, to farmers for crop damage. He said this is the highest compensation in the history of Punjab. Under previous governments, it used to take years for compensation to actually reach the people, who were already distressed by crop loss and had to run from office to office for relief, he added. I am not the Mukh Mantri of Punjab. I am the Dukh Mantri. I am back to stand by the people of the state who are facing the worst-ever crisis caused by the floods. Dukh sanjha karan naal dukh adha reh janda hai, he said. Mann stressed that it is extremely important that compensation reaches everyone as quickly as possible, adding that, as the son of a farmer, he understands the agony of food growers. He said that until every single farmer receives their compensation for crop damage, he will not sleep peacefully. Discussing the complete plan, he ordered that special Girdawari (crop damage assessment) should start from September 13 and the entire process should be completed within 45 days. Farmers will start receiving compensation cheques directly. Officers from non-flooded areas will be deployed in flood-affected villages so that the work can be completed quickly. Officials will visit villages, inspect fields, and prepare reports, ensuring that compensation is given for every damaged crop. Farmers will also be given one week to raise objections, so that errors in reports can be corrected. He said that the process will be completed within 45 days, with villages where entire crops have been destroyed receiving cheques within one month. Similarly, houses damaged by floods will also be compensated. Families whose entire house has collapsed will receive Rs 1,20,000, while those with partial damage will get Rs 40,000. Mann pointed out that earlier governments gave only Rs 6,800 for partial house damage. Compensation will also be provided for livestock lost in the floods. If someone loses a cow or buffalo, they will receive Rs 37,500, while goat losses will be compensated at Rs 4,000. Other animals, including bulls, horses, poultry, and fisheries, will also be covered as per the rules. Compensation for house or livestock loss will start from September 15 and must be completed within 45 days. So far, 55 deaths have been confirmed, out of which cheques have been issued to 42 families. Mann said that in this hour of crisis, the state government stands firmly with the people. The Chief Minister said the state government will urge the Union government to declare Punjab a Severe Natural Disaster-affected state to secure extra funds for recovery. He said he would soon seek an appointment with the Prime Minister or the Home Minister to discuss changes in compensation norms for flood victims. Mann, flanked by Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, also said that since the AAP government came to power in 2022, only Rs 1,582 crore had been released by the Centre as the disaster relief fund. Chief Secretary Sinha clarified that the Centres claim of Rs 12,000 crore in the SDRF account was misleading as it consisted of the Centres share, the states share, and interest. We only act as bankers and give the money as and when required. These are part of the states public accounts, he said.

Railways Launch Special Trains For Candidates Of Rajasthan Police Constable Exam

Rajasthan Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2025: This initiative will not only ease travel but also reduce stress for candidates, motivating youth preparing for the exam to pursue their goals with confidence.

'Rahul Gandhi Shouted At Sonia Gandhi': Goa Minister Amid PM's AI Video Row

Goa minister Vishwajit Rane, who was earlier with the Congress, has claimed that his father and former Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane once saw Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shouting at his mother Sonia Gandhi

Coal minister Kishan Reddy unveils key safety, welfare initiative for workers

RANCHI: The Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy has announced significant measures focusing on enhancing safety and welfare for coal sector workers. While talking to media persons in Ranchi, he also highlighted Indias achievements in coal production and the governments plans to boost critical mineral exploration. These initiatives highlight the government's commitment to protecting workers and boosting socio-economic development in coal-dependent communities. The Union Coal Minister said that starting September 17, the ex gratia payment for coal workers will be increased from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. He also announced an additional insurance cover of Rs 1 crore for coal workers, over and above the schemes currently provided by public sector coal firms. Contractual coal workers will also be covered with an insurance benefit of Rs 40 lakh. Uniforms for all employees, ranging from mining workers to Chairmen and Managing Directors (CMDs), will be introduced from September 17, said the minister. This initiative coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and Vishwakarma Puja, symbolising a push for equality and unity within the organisation, he added. According to the minister, the role of coal and mining is crucial to achieving the goal of a self-reliant India. Energy security is a huge task, and the coal ministry is working tirelessly to achieve it, he said. Reddy also highlighted that, for the first time, India has crossed the milestone of producing one billion tonnes of coal. Acting on Prime Minister Modis directions, the country now maintains coal stocks sufficient for 25 days, compared to much lower levels earlier, he said. The minister further said that this year, coal imports have reduced compared to last year, saving valuable foreign currency. Reddy also informed that the government has launched a National Critical Mineral Mission in view of rising global demand. The mission will focus on boosting production, research, and development in the sector, he said. Lithium exploration has already started in Argentina, and exploration work is also underway in Zambia, he said. Acknowledging Jharkhands significant contribution to India's mining sector, Reddy emphasised the central government's commitment to resolving outstanding royalty dues with the state. A committee has been established to address this issue, with Reddy assuring that the matter will be resolved soon, highlighting the government's equitable treatment of all states. Referring to the illegal mining-related accidents, the minister expressed concern and said the ministry is in constant touch with state governments to strengthen safety and security measures, especially around abandoned mines. Reddy further informed that an Integrated Control and Command Centre has been set up at the Central Coalfields Limited headquarters in Ranchi. The centre uses AI-driven technology to enhance the safety of miners and to curb illegal mining activities. The minister said the welfare initiatives announced will directly benefit lakhs of coal workers across the country, while the broader focus on energy security, domestic coal production, and critical mineral exploration is aimed at securing Indias long-term economic and strategic interests.

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Saudi jewellery designer eyes India ties to boost luxury goals

Jeddah: Saudi Arabias jewellery industry must partner with Indias established gemstone and craftsmanship sector to meet the Kingdoms ambitious luxury market goals, Princess Nourah Al-Faisal said on Friday. The designer and founder of Noon Jewels, who has been creating jewellery for over 30 years, said Indian suppliers are essential to Saudi designers looking to compete Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

FC Goa vs Al Nassr: Could Cristiano Ronaldo finally play an AFC Champions League Two match in Goa?

On October 22, FC Goa could host Cristiano Ronaldo's first-ever competitive match in India, as they face Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League Two. With stars like Sadio Man and Joo Flix alongside Ronaldo, the fixture promises to be a historic moment for Indian football, offering a rare chance to see a football icon compete on Indian soil in a high-stakes clash.

Norway calls India a vital partner in global fight against climate change

A senior Norwegian official, Tom Radhal, highlighted the potential for Norway and India to collaborate on climate change ambitions, emphasizing their shared goals despite geographical differences. Radhal noted the importance of bilateral cooperation, particularly in renewable energy, where Norway possesses advanced green technologies. He stressed the need to uphold the Paris Agreement's 1.

Manchester United Goalkeeper Andre Onana Joins Trabzonspor on Loan

Onana was left out of Uniteds first three Premier League games of the season and was pushed further down the pecking order by the transfer deadline day arrival of Senne Lammens

Fatter, more biosecure: Pig mission in Assams BTR has European imprint

Model fattener farms and the first nucleus breeding farm in the northeast to produce high-genetic merit gilts and sows are driving the pork self-sufficiency goal in the Bodoland Territorial Region

The best laptop power banks for 2025

If you travel or sometimes work away from your desk, a laptop power bank may come in handy. These larger portable chargers pack enough power to refill a phone multiple times, a tablet a couple times over and get most laptops from near-dead to work-ready in around an hour. Over the past few years, Ive tested dozens of batteries for our power banks guide and a number of them make great options for laptops. These are the best laptop power banks based on our testing, along with a bit of info on how to fly with a portable battery and what to look for in a good one. Table of contents Best laptop power banks for 2025 What to look for in a laptop power bank How we test portable laptop chargers Other laptop power banks we tested Laptop power bank FAQs Recent updates Best laptop power banks for 2025 What to look for in a laptop power bank Flying with a laptop power bank Most portable batteries top out at around 27,000mAh so you can fly with them. The TSA currently limits the capacity carry-on batteries to 100Wh, which works out to around 27,500mAh for 3.6 volt lithium-ion batteries. Note that youre not allowed to pack any batteries in your checked luggage, regardless of capacity. The TSA rules are intended to limit fire danger and some airlines are implementing further restrictions due to recent on-board incidents. In March 2025, a Hong Kong flight was grounded after a battery pack caught fire in an overhead bin. A similar situation happened in July on a domestic Delta flight, and again in August on a transatlantic KLM flight . As a result, some airlines, including Emirates , Southwest and others have announced further restrictions on flying with battery packs. Rules include limiting the number of allowed portable chargers and requiring flyers to keep power banks in clear view when using them to recharge a device. If the battery pack isnt actively in use, however, most rules allow them to stay in your carry-on bag in the overhead bin. Before flying, its wise to check your airlines policies. Capacity If you just need to keep a smartphone from dying before you can make it home, just about any of the best power banks will do . But if you need to revive multiple devices or the substantial battery of a laptop, youll want something with a high milliamp-hour (mAh) capacity. A power bank capable of delivering enough power to a laptop will have a capacity between 20,000 and 27,000 mAh. If you want something even bigger than a laptop power bank, and dont need to fly with it, youll likely want to look into portable power stations. These can be the size of a car battery or larger and can potentially fuel an entire weekend away. Another thing to keep in mind is that the capacity listed in a power bank's specs is not what will be delivered to your devices. As I mentioned, the capacity of these banks is around 25,000mAh. Even the huge battery on a 16-inch MacBook Pro or a Dell XPS 16 has a mAh rating of around 5,000 - 6,000mAh, so you might think youd get five full charges but in reality, you only get about a single 70-percent charge. The voltage is different (typically 3.7V for the power bank and 11.4V for a laptop) which makes the watt-hours, or the amount of energy each battery can hold, different (working out to 92Wh for the battery and 72Wh for the built-in laptop batteries). On top of that, in order to feed a charge from a power bank to a laptop, a voltage conversion takes place and that dissipates a decent amount of energy. Without turning this into a physics lesson, this all means that a power bank with a 25,000mAh (or 92Wh) capacity will typically fill a 5,000mAh (or 72Wh) laptop battery to about 75 percent. In my tests, I averaged about a 60-percent efficiency rate between a power banks listed capacity and the actual charge delivered. Ports Every large power bank Ive tested has at least three USB ports, with a mix of USB-C and USB-A, which should cover nearly any portable device you need to recharge earbuds, phones, tablets, laptops, you name it. In addition to the different plug formats, some ports supply power at different wattages. For example, one built-in USB-C port might be rated for 60 watts, while the one next to it is rated for 100 watts. So if youve got a device thats capable of 70W fast charging, such as the new MacBook Air, youd want to opt for the 100W port to get the best charging speeds possible. Note that devices with a smaller wattage draw wont be negatively affected by connecting to ports with high ratings. For example, a Galaxy S24 Ultra, capable of 45W super fast charging, is perfectly compatible with the 100W port. A device will only draw what it can take, regardless of what a port can supply. Just remember that the port, device and charging cable need to be at or above the desired wattage rating to achieve maximum charging rates. Some of these larger batteries also have AC ports. It might seem like a natural fit to plug in your laptops power adapter for a recharge. But really, the AC port should only be for devices that cant use USB such as a lamp or a printer. Plugging a power adapter into the AC port only wastes energy through conversion. First, the battery converts its DC power to supply the port with AC power, then the power adapter converts that AC power back to DC so your laptop can take it in. And as youll remember from physics class, each time energy is converted, some is lost to heat and other dissipations. Better to cut out the middleman and just send that DC power straight from the battery to the device. Also, you can use more than one port at a time with these devices; just remember that the speed of whatever youre charging will likely go down, and of course, the battery is going to drain proportionally to what youre refilling. Wireless charging Just in the last year and a half that Ive been testing portable power banks, wireless charging capabilities have noticeably improved. The first few I tried were painfully slow and not worth recommending. Now the wireless pads built into power banks are impressively fast particularly, in my experience, when charging Samsung Galaxy phones (though the lack of a stabilizing magnetic connection like Apples MagSafe means they only work when rested flat on a pad). Most wireless charging connections can be used while other ports are also being employed, making them convenient for some mobile battlestation setups. Of course, wireless charging is always less efficient than wired, and recharging from an external battery is less efficient in general. If you want to waste as little energy as possible, youre better off sticking to wired connections. Design All power banks are designed to be portable, but theres a big difference between a pocket-friendly 5,000mAh battery and one of these laptop-compatible bruisers. Most of the latter weigh between a pound and a half to two pounds, which is a considerable addition to a backpack. Many of the options listed here have a display to tell you how much charge remains in the battery, which is helpful when youre trying to judiciously meet out charges to your devices. If a bank has a wireless connection, the pad is usually on the flat top and any available AC connection is usually at one end. Both may require you to engage those charging methods. Dont be like me and grumble loudly that you got a bum unit without pressing (and sometimes double pressing) all the buttons first. How we test portable laptop chargers For the past two years, Ive been testing and using dozens of portable batteries for our other battery guide. Some of those batteries include the higher-capacity power banks you see here. I also got a hold of a few extra banks just for this guide to make sure we covered whats available. I went for brands Im already familiar with, as well as battery packs from well-received manufacturers I hadnt tried before (like UGREEN and Lion Energy). I only considered banks with at least a 20,000mAh capacity and mostly stuck with those that rated 25,000mAh and higher. Heres everything we tested: Zendure Supertank Pro Mophie Powerstation Pro XL Mophie Powerstation Pro AC Lion Energy Eclipse Mag Lion Energy Trek Baseus Blade Laptop Anker Prime 27,650mAh Goal Zero Sherpa 100 AC Anker Retractable Cable Laptop Bank HyperJuice 245W I tested each power bank with an Apple phone (iPhone 15), an Android phone (Galaxy S23 Ultra), a tablet (M1 iPad Air) and a laptop (16-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro chip). Even though these banks can charge multiple devices at once, I refilled one at a time, to make side-by-side comparisons more straightforward. I drained the batteries of the phones and tablets to between zero and five percent and then didnt use any device as it refilled. For the MacBook, I let it run down to 10 percent before plugging in the power bank. That's when most laptops give display a connect to power warning, as draining any battery to empty will compromise the battery life. I then used it as one might in a mobile office, with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, while connected to Wi-Fi and a VPN. For each test, I noted how long a completely charged battery took to get a device back to full and how much of the batterys capacity was used up in one charge. I also noted things like portability, apparent durability, helpful features and overall design. For reference, here are the battery capacities of the devices I used: iPhone 15: 3,349mAh Galaxy S23 Ultra: 4,855mAh iPad Air (5th gen): 7,729mAh 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro: 27,027mAh Other laptop power banks we tested HyperJuice 245W Hypers HyperJuice 245W brick looks great and has a hefty 27,000mAh capacity. The four USB-C ports can combine to output 245W of power and it got my MacBook Pro from nearly dead to 75 percent before depleting itself. When testing it with a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the handset got back up to a full charge in just over an hour. The screen tells you what each port is doing as well as displaying the amount of charge remaining in the pack itself. But the lack of port variety makes it feel less versatile than other picks on this list the price is higher than our other options, too. Laptop power bank FAQs How do laptop power banks differ from phone power banks? The main difference is size. Phone power banks tend to have a capacity ranging from 5,000mAh to 20,000mAh and laptop powerbanks are typically rated between 20,000mAh and 27,000mAh. Theres no official definition, however. Laptop batteries are simply larger and need a bigger supply of power to give them a meaningful charge. How do you fast charge a power bank? You can charge a power bank exactly as fast as the power banks internal mechanisms will allow. Most batteries are limited in how quickly they can accept and deliver a charge to avoid dangerously overheating. But to make sure youre charging a bank as quickly as possible, make sure the wall adapter and the USB-C cable you are using have a high wattage rating using a 5W power brick and a 10W cable will take a lot longer to refill your bank than a 65W wall charger and a 100W cord. What size power bank do I need for a laptop? Look for a power bank with a rating of at least 20,000mAh. Slightly smaller batteries may work, but they wont deliver a significant charge laptops. How many mAh to charge a laptop? A milliamp hour (mAh) is how much a battery can hold, and most portable batteries list their capacity using mAh. If you get a battery rated at 20,000mAh or above, it should be able to charge your laptop. Using mAh to discuss laptop batteries can be confusing. Due to differing voltages, you cant directly compare the mAh ratings of a power bank battery to a laptop battery. Using watt-hours is a better gauge, as that calculation takes voltage into account. Recent updates August 2025 : Changed our runner up travel pick for a new Anker battery. Updated information about flying with power banks. Added a section about other batteries we tested. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/best-laptop-power-bank-120040388.html?src=rss

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Which Life Insurance Policy is Right for You? A Guide to the Types

Everyone wants their family to remain financially secure, no matter what the future holds. That is where life insurance becomes a foundation of smart financial planning. To make the right choice, it is important to understand life insurance meaning and the many options available. With different life insurance types, each designed for specific needs, you can match your policy to your goals, budget, and stage in life. Understanding Life Insurance Meaning At its simplest, life insurance is a promise between [] The post Which Life Insurance Policy is Right for You? A Guide to the Types appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Government weighs sugar export policy as industry forecasts record production

NEW DELHI: The government has indicated that the excess rainfall during the monsoon season will have a limited impact on kharif crops, particularly paddy production at the local level. However, officials said there would be no overall effect on the countrys total agricultural output. I do not anticipate a drastic reduction in paddy production. There may be a decrease in some areas, such as Punjab, which has been severely affected by floods, said Sanjiv Chopra, Secretary of the Ministry of Food Distribution and Consumers Affairs. Punjab is a major contributor to the central pool. But overall, I do not foresee any issues with paddy production, and it will be higher than last year, he added. At the same time, the private sugar industry association, the Indian Sugar and Bioenergy Manufacturers Association (ISMA), has forecast record sugar production for the upcoming 202526 season, which begins on 1 October. Its preliminary assessment suggests that gross sugar production for the season could reach 349 lakh tonnes, around an 18% increase over the previous years production estimate. However, last year there was a significant gap between ISMAs forecast and the actual output. In its latest release, ISMA cited factors such as prevailing ground conditions, monsoon progress, water availability, and other related issues across all sugar-producing states in its September forecast. The higher forecast for sugar production has prompted the government to consider allowing exports, depending on an assessment of domestic requirements and ethanol blending. The government may evaluate domestic consumption needs and requirements for ethanol before considering sugar exports, Chopra stated. He also mentioned that sugar consumption in the country has allegedly declined compared to last year, and said he plans to investigate the underlying reasons for this trend. Chopra pointed out that production and productivity remain major issues facing the sugarcane sector. There is a need for new varieties of sugarcane to increase production. The current two varieties do not yield enough, said Chopra. The sugar industry should take the initiative to develop and improve new varieties to make sugar production sustainable. He further emphasised the importance of experimenting with intercropping alongside sugarcane to diversify ethanol production. Earlier, Union Minister of Food Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Prahlad Joshi, addressed the third ISMA conference, where he highlighted the Narendra Modi governments policy initiatives aimed at reducing dependence on oil imports by promoting ethanol blending. Production of ethanol will support farmers income while also helping to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions, Joshi stated. Would you like me to also tighten some of the longer quotes by breaking them up into smaller, more digestible parts while still retaining the meaning? That way, the story flows even more smoothly.

No PUC, No Fuel: Maharashtra's New Plan To Fight Air Pollution Before Winter

The Maharashtra government is set to implement a new policy to combat violations of air pollution control norms by motorists. Petrol pumps will now have to deny fuel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday announced the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy to curb pollution and prevent the circulation of fake PUC certificates. The minister met state transport department officials and directed them to implement the policy effectively. The date of implementation is yet to be announced. At every petrol pump, vehicles refueling will be scanned through CCTV cameras to determine the validity of their PUC certificate. If a vehicles PUC certificate is invalid, fuel will not be provided. To provide a pollution-free environment to future generations, it is essential for the current generation to impose certain environmentally friendly restrictions on itself. For this purpose, the Pollution Under Control certificate issued to every vehicle must be valid, Sarnaik said. The chain of producing illegal certificates must be completely stopped. To achieve this, the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy will be strictly enforced at every petrol pump in the future, he added. The 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy was initially announced by the Maharashtra government in November 2019, with plans for implementation from January 2020, but faced challenges and delays, as per reports. Pratap Sarnaikmet state transport department officials on Wednesday. (Photo: X profile) EV Drive Just Changing Pollution Goalpost? Nithin Kamath Raises Concerns Invalid PUC According to Sarnaik, arrangements will be made at petrol pumps to issue PUC certificates immediately, ensuring no inconvenience to motorists. The PUC certificate will have a Unique Identity (UID), allowing its validity to be checked periodically. Furthermore, the Transport Department has issued instructions to launch a vigorous campaign to expose gangs that are currently issuing PUC certificates illegally. The 'No PUC, No Fuel' push comes weeks before winter sets in. Big cities like Mumbai, Thane, and Pune regularly get shrouded in thick smog. Air pollution increases in winter due to temperature inversion, which traps cold, dense air and pollutants close to the ground, preventing their dispersal by warm, rising air that is more common in summer. Vehicle pollution is a major environmental and public health issue in India, with the transport sector contributing significantly to urban air pollution, especially through particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Maharashtra has been actively promoting electric vehicles through various incentives and policies as a long-term strategy to reduce vehicular pollution. Delhi Spent Just One-Third Of Funds Received Under NCAP To Fight Air Pollution: Government Data . Read more on National by NDTV Profit.

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Women`s Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India suffer 1-4 defeat against China

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Raipur Diary: Surging ahead on clean energy targets

Surging ahead on clean energy targets Efforts have intensified in Chhattisgarh to raise citizens awareness about the benefits of solar energy and the governments initiatives and subsidy provisions. Surya Rath was flagged off by the chief minister to give a push to the ambitious initiative similar to the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Schemeas the state moves towards fulfilling its commitment to clean energy targets. A positive sign is that solar power consumers are now emerging not just as energy producers but also as contributors to the energy sector. Citizens are being encouraged to meet clean energy goals and achieve the target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. State scores well in attaining SDG goals The recently unveiled Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) State and District Progress Report 2024 by CM Vishnu Deo Sai revealed progress in the improved states composite score. The report, prepared by the states planning commission, provides a clear picture of the work being carried out at the district levels. Education, health, nutrition, sanitation, energy, and logistics are given special attention to accelerate progress and achieve the SDGs. At the state level, 275 indicators in 16 SDGs were evaluated, of which 40 indicators had already achieved their targets. It is estimated that 83 more indicators will meet their targets in the next couple of years. Raipur jails turn into centres of mental bliss Prisons in Raipur, well-illuminated and ventilated, resemble typical government school classrooms during yoga and Sudarshan Kriya practicesthanks to innovative prison reforms introduced by the government in all district jails, with support from the Art of Living Foundation. Yoga, meditation and Sudarshan Kriya are taught to inmates under the Prison Course, which reportedly helps prisoners attain mental peace and inner strength, along with a decline in stress levels, improved sleep and a boost in self-confidence. The session is held daily from 7:30 to 9:30 am. The philosophy behind is that prison is an institutions of reform. Ejaz Kaiser Our correspondent in Chhattisgarh ejaz@newindianexpress.com

India suffer first defeat in womens Asia Cup, lose 4-1 to China

HANGZHOU, Sep 11: The Indian womens hockey team lost their second Super4s match 1-4 against hosts China at the Womens Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou on Thursday. Mumtaz Khan (38) was the only goalscorer for India, while Zou Meirong (4, 56), Chen Yang (31) and Tan Jinzhuang (47) scored goals for China. It was a [] The post India suffer first defeat in womens Asia Cup, lose 4-1 to China appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Basohli Festival to kick off on Sept 28, LG to join concluding function on Oct 2

Religious persons, singers from outside to attend Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 11: Basohli Marathon and Run for Basohli. Daily Ravi Aarti on the banks of Atal Setu and religious performance by different teams of Goa, Ayodhya, Pryagraj and Chhattisgarh are among the highlights of Basohli Festival being organized jointly by the divisional administration, Department of Culture, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) and Vishwasthali, a local organization devoted to welfare and development of Basohli, from September 28 to October [] The post Basohli Festival to kick off on Sept 28, LG to join concluding function on Oct 2 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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Thang-Ta selection trials on Sept 22, 23

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 11: The Jammu & Kashmir Thang-Ta Association will conduct selection trials for Sub-Junior and senior categories on September 2223, 2025 at Multipurpose Indoor Hall, Polo Ground, Srinagar. These trials aim to select the J&K team for the 31st Sub-Junior and Senior Thang-Ta National Championship, scheduled from October 28 to 30 at Indoor Stadium, Madgaon, Goa. Talented martial artists from across the Union Territory are expected to participate and showcase their skills. The event highlights Jammu & [] The post Thang-Ta selection trials on Sept 22, 23 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Video Games Weekly: It's weird that esports is segregated by gender

Welcome to Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday or Tuesday (Or, I dunno, Thursday), broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays and ramblings about video game trends and related topics from me, Jess Conditt, a reporter who's covered the industry for more than 13 years. The second contains the video game stories from the past week that you need to know about, including some headlines from outside of Engadget. Please enjoy and I'll see you next week. Earlier this week, FlyQuest top laner Bwipo (Gabril Rau) was suspended for one series of the League of Legends LTA playoffs after saying some wild stuff during a livestream about women and their ability to play esports. Heres a sampling of what he said: I think there's just not enough support for female pro players... women's anatomy and their monthly cycles are just extremely different from males, and there's no proper support system for women to go through what they're going through. Even men just tilt out of their fucking minds when they're playing League of Legends . So, when a woman is on the wrong part of the month and playing competitively, there is a time of the month where you should not be fucking playing competitive games as a woman, in my opinion. OK, Bwipo. His comments received an appropriate amount of ridicule from fellow players, casters and fans, and FlyQuest benched him during a pivotal moment in the race to Worlds. He has apologized and pledged to reflect, listen, and do better. So, here we are yet again. Its 2025 and it must be stated: Men are not biologically better at video games than women. Women, femmes and nonbinary people are not physiologically less interested in or skilled at competitive gaming than a player who lives as a dude. Gender on its own has no bearing on how quickly a person can click a mouse, scan a screen or strategize in high-intensity situations, and lines of code react the same no matter how an individual player identifies. That said, I find myself agreeing with Bwipos initial statement, There's just not enough support for female pro players. I understand, in a backward kind of way, the logical leaps he then tried to make in order to explain a situation that doesnt make any sense namely, the absence of non-guy players in mainstream, professional esports. His conclusion may have been laughably misguided, but the core conundrum still stands. The professional esports scene is segregated by gender and dominated by men. There are no hard and fast rules barring women or gender nonconforming people from competing at a professional level in any major league, but there are vanishingly few women, femmes or non-male-presenting players participating in mainstream esports tournaments, and this tends to be the baseline. There are separate leagues and competitions established specifically for women and gender nonconforming players, and while I find these events to be extremely exciting, theyre siloed and receive far less financial, marketing and back-end support than mainstream tournaments. Womens esports leagues exist in a bubble that, for some strange reason, seems to be modeled on the gender segregation practices of traditional sports, with matching gaps in pay , respect and opportunity . A handful of women players have broken through on the main stage over the years, including Potter (Christine Chi, CS:GO ), Karma (Jaime Bickford, Rocket League ), Hafu (Rumay Wang, WoW , Hearthstone ) and Scarlett (Sasha Hostyn, StarCraft II ). Still, the earnings gap between men and women in esports is cavernous: According to Esports Earnings , the top male player on record is N0tail (Johan Sundstein, Dota 2 ), with $7,184,163 in prize money to his name. The top female player on that list is Scarlett, with $472,111 in total earnings. There are 619 male players ahead of her, and the totals don't factor in the lucrative sponsorship deals available to elite gamers. I have to say it again. Esports, an industry built around people playing video games really well, is segregated by gender. Isnt that insane? The natural question is, why? Its not because only men are good at video games , since weve established thats a steaming pile of horseshit. Nor is it because, as Bwipo suggested, some women menstruate. But the actual reason is just as clear. Its sexism. The gender makeup of the mainstream esports scene is the result of everyday, bog standard, garden variety, run of the mill misogyny. In the world of esports, its sponsored by Red Bull, drenched in LEDs and proudly hosted by your favorite streamer. At our current stage, when a veteran LoL player is openly trying to bring back the hysteria diagnosis rather than looking at the realities of a system that provides him privilege, I think we have to say it plainly. Put the pivotal issue on the table so we can look at how ugly, regressive and nasty it is. Only then can we start to change it. There is a dearth of women, femmes and nonbinary people in mainstream esports because of the sexism that permeates society at large. I understand why someone like Bwipo or other players, coaches, presenters, managers, team owners, league organizers or game makers at the highest levels of esports wouldnt want to acknowledge this fact or how much power it holds over the entire scene. I get that some would rather twist themselves into knots trying to blame women for their own exclusion, instead of tackling an uncomfortable social issue that runs far deeper than just the gaming industry. I understand it, but I think its cowardly. Ostrich behavior. So, lets look at it. If misogyny in esports is the problem, I think a solution has to lie in the talent pipeline. During the scouting stages, when school-age players of all genders are streaming and climbing ranks from their bedrooms, boys naturally receive things from the community that girls dont, like enthusiastic support, a welcoming attitude, respect, and, eventually, enough belief in their skills to risk investment. Im not suggesting toxicity isnt a thing for everyone, but these positive aspects are also built into the experience for many young men playing games. Young women have to earn these responses, generally by overperforming compared to their peers, and while being belittled, sexualized, threatened with violence, hyperanalyzed and othered, for years on end. Its exhausting. It silently pushes some women out of video games and esports. Its also malleable. Sexism spawns from an embarrassing and irrational way of thinking, but people change their minds all the time. A simple but widespread shift in perception oh right, it's weird that esports is segregated by gender can make an enormous impact especially on these early stages of esports play. How we think alters how we behave, how we speak and what we allow in social spaces. It really can be that simple, at least as a starting point. I think about this each time I turn on a pro match, which is currently every day with LoL Worlds qualification tournaments in full swing (hi, FlyQuest). The esports gender disparity is face-smackingly obvious, especially in concert with the godlike presentation that existing players tend to receive: hype trailers with uber-masculine motifs, walk-out rituals, emotional behind-the-scenes documentaries and epic promotional spots depicting teams as otherwordly superheroes. Of course, most esports players are literal teenagers, which tends to make these macho presentations more adorable than anything but the fact remains that male esports pros, even teenage ones, are taken extremely seriously as athletes (athletes!) and can find support for their goals at every level. Id love to see this encouragement, faith and excitement extended to young women and nonbinary players as well. The mental shift is the first step. As demonstrated by Bwipos offhand comments, it seems plenty of people in the esports scene are still in the early stages of critical thinking when it comes to gender and opportunity, so were starting with the basics. Remind yourself that men are not inherently skilled at playing video games and women arent naturally bad, and think about how ridiculous those suggestions sound in the first place. Remember that sexism is an artificial barrier limiting opportunities for everyone in esports. Next time you see an ad with a bunch of dude esports players surrounded by ladies in cosplay, take a second to notice how odd that is. Hear how many times the casters say gentlemen, sir, boys and other gendered terms during games, and recognize how daunting this space is for players who dont fit those descriptions. Get comfortable with the idea that some humans can play video games really, really, really well, and this fact is completely divorced from how they look or identify. Its easy to do because its true. Additional reading and viewing Veteran LoL caster Sjokz on the idiocy of Bwipo Are Trans People too Visible? (in esports) by Team Liquid senior managing editor Austin Los Ratones top laner Baus discussing Bwipo's comments This short doc about Hafu that only exists on Facebook now The news 007 First Light lands in March IO Interactives James Bond game, 007 First Light , is heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 27, starting at $70. Engadget UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith got his hands on the preview at Gamescom earlier this month and he found it to be spectacular in the very literal sense . Theres more Stardew Valley coming to Stardew Valley What a lovely little surprise. Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe (Eric Barone) announced another numbered update is on its way, adding significant bits of new content to the game more than nine years after its Steam debut. Update 1.7 will hit Stardew Valley at an unspecified time in the near future and Barone clarified that it wont impact the release timeline for his next game, Haunted Chocolatier . Barone had the following to say about the whole thing: Haunted Chocolatier will be released at some point. And sure, the reality of my life is that I have a very popular 1st game that I still want to take care of, which means that my 2nd game might take a little longer. It is what it is. I didnt have to make a 1.7 update for Stardew Valley , but the game is still so popular (in fact, still growing), that its hard to just stop improving it when there are still things that can be improved. But I hope the approach I am taking for Stardew Valley 1.7 will help keep Haunted Chocolatier on track. About the Stardew Valley team: they are awesome, all very talented, hard-working, and contribute unique things to the development process. We are a very small group, and I like it that way. Also, I am still working completely solo on Haunted Chocolatier without any plans to change that for the time being. Yooka-Replaylee will be here in October Playtonics bright and shiny remaster of Yooka-Laylee will come to PS5, PC, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S on October 9. For the Switch 2 version, Playtonic has opted to release the full game on an actual cartridge, rather than relying on game-key card downloads, which is a heartwarming throwback to the way things were. Digital versions of the game cost $30, while the physical edition is $50. Diablo developers vote to unionize More than 450 developers with Blizzard Entertainments Diablo team have voted to form a union with the backing of the Communications Workers of America. The CWA is also overseeing the ZeniMax QA union, and is backing recent organization efforts by the Overwatch 2 crew and Blizzards Story and Franchise Development group. (Am I the only person who wants that to be Story and Song development? Probably.) The CWA says more than 3,500 Microsoft employees have organized under its banner. Diablo producer Kelly Yeo is an organizing committee member of the latest Blizzard union and she said in a statement that multiple rounds of sweeping layoffs at Microsoft prompted the organization efforts. With every subsequent round of mass layoffs, I've witnessed the dread in my coworkers grow stronger because it feels like no amount of hard work is enough to protect us, Yeo said. This is just the first step for us joining a movement spreading across an industry that is tired of living in fear. Layoffs at Crystal Dynamics and Firaxis It feels like nowadays, for every unionization story, there are at least two tales of layoffs. This was sadly true in recent weeks, with news of mass firings at Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics and Civilization team Firaxis. An unknown number of people were fired from Crystal Dynamics and its unclear if the cuts were tied to the recent cancellation of The Initiative , which Crystal Dynamics was helping reboot. The Initiative was canceled as part of Microsofts huge cuts to its gaming segment in July (which followed similarly large losses the year before , and so on ). Crystal Dynamics is still owned by Embracer Group and is working on a new Tomb Raider installment. After unleashing Civilization VII on the masses in February, Firaxis has also laid off an undisclosed number of developers in the name of studio restructuring. Firaxis is owned by 2K, which recently canceled a remake of the original BioShock and sent Cloud Chambers new BioShock title back to an even-deeper circle of development hell . Meanwhile, Take-Two Interactive, the company that controls all of this, is reporting healthy financials and expectations to grow in the second half of 2025. Grand Theft Auto VI is on its way, after all. Ju-DAS, Ju-daas / Ju-DAS, Ju-daas I swear, if the release trailer for Ghost Story Games Judas doesnt include the Lady Gaga song, I will riot by myself. Following all of that weird BioShock news out of 2K, Ken Levine decided to remind everyone that his game Judas is still in development and even has key art. His post on the PlayStation Blog outlines some of the relationship mechanics in Judas , relating them partly to the Nemesis system from Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor , which has me all kinds of excited. And, yeah, the new picture looks cool, too. Ghost Story Games The Silksong corner The day of its release, Hollow Knight: Silksong singlehandedly crashed multiple game storefronts including Steam, the Nintendo eShop and the Xbox Store. The marketplaces recovered, but players havent the bulk of the post-launch discourse has focused on whether the game is too hard , a suggestion that I find baffling as someone who does not enjoy punishing metroidvanias like Silksong . With this brand of game, I was under the impression that if its beatable, its not too hard. Its mechanically precise, tricky, twitchy and super-duper challenging isnt that exactly what you masochists want? Then again, Team Cherrys first update for the game includes a slight difficulty reduction in early game bosses including Moorwing and Sister Splinter, so what do I know? Theres a Nintendo Direct on Friday Watch it here at 9AM ET. Catch the end of the Flame Fatales speedrunning event The Flame Fatales speedrunning event, which features women and femmes playing a bunch of awesome games very quickly, is underway and runs through Sunday, September 14. Check it out here ! Recent Engadget reviews and previews Lenovo Legion Go 2 Tamagotchi Paradise Pokmon Legends: Z-A Kirby Air Riders Additional additional reading Kris Holts indie game roundup Everything Mat Smith played at Gamescom 2025 Look at this Pettable Pok Ball Have a tip for Jessica? You can reach her by email , Bluesky or send a message to @jesscon.96 to chat confidentially on Signal. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/video-games-weekly-its-weird-that-esports-is-segregated-by-gender-223518454.html?src=rss

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Elderly man beaten to death over goat grazing

In Dhanara village, Purnia, a 72-year-old man, Mohammad Jalal Sah, was fatally beaten after his goat grazed a neighbor's field. His daughters, Ruksana and Sahin Khatun, were injured while attempting to intervene. Police have arrested Mohd Shamsher and Mohd Jamshed in connection with the death, following a complaint filed by the victim's family.

US ambassador-designate to India says trade deal within reach

NEW YORK/ WASHINGTON: US ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor on Thursday said India's protectionist policies and regulatory barriers have prevented Washington from fully realising its partnership with Delhi, and if confirmed, he will work to advance trade that is fair, reciprocal and beneficial to Americans. At his confirmation hearing in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Gor also said that India and the US are not that far apart right now on a trade deal. India is a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond, Gor said as he underlined that he is committed to advancing America's interest in this important partnership. Noting that India and the US are actively negotiating right now, Gor said President Donald Trump has invited their commerce and trade ministers next week, and they will be meeting with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington. Part of that will include hopeful, a hopeful deal. We are not that far apart right now on a deal. In fact, they're negotiating the nitty-gritty of a deal, Gor said. We expect more from India than we do sometimes from other nations. I do think it will get resolved over the next few weeks, he said. Gor underlined that President Trump has a deep friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and that is something that is unique. In fact, if you have noticed, when he has gone after other nations, he tends to go after their leaders for putting us in that position, and for the US imposing those tariffs. When the President has been critical of India, he has gone out of his way to compliment PM Modi. They have an incredible relationship, he said. He stressed again that We're not that far apart on a deal already on these tariffs Getting India to stop buying Russian oil is a top priority for this administration. I think the time will arrive upon us in the next few weeks, the next few months, for all of this to get resolved, Gor said. Gor said that in the past, India's protectionist policies and regulatory barriers have prevented us from fully realising this partnership. If confirmed, I'll work to advance trade that is fair, reciprocal and beneficial to the American workers and businesses. Improving US-India trade ties will not only bolster US competitiveness, but also reduce China's economic leverage over other nations, Gor said. If confirmed, I will work to increase American energy exports to India, establishing the US as a leading supplier of crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas, he said. When confirmed, 38-year-old Gor will be the youngest US ambassador to India. India's role in ensuring the stability and security of the region cannot be understated. A stable South Asia is in the interest of the US and all the nations, he said, adding that the US-India partnership will define the 21st Century. It is only by working together that we can make that aspiration a reality. India trade talks will move forward once they stop buying Russian oil: US commerce secretary Lutnick He said India's geographic position, economic growth and military capabilities make it a cornerstone for regional stability and a critical part of promoting prosperity and advancing the security interests that the two nations share. I will work to deliver on the presidential agenda and advance US interests by increasing our defence cooperation, ensuring fair and beneficial trade, deepening energy security and furthering technology, Gor said. He underscored that if confirmed, he will prioritise deepening defence and security cooperation with India. This includes expanding joint military exercises, advancing co-development and co-production of defence systems and concluding critical defence sales, he said. He added that these efforts will enhance collaboration between our forces while supporting American defence manufacturers and making America more prosperous. From artificial intelligence to pharmaceuticals to critical minerals, the potential for collaboration between the two countries is vast, Gor said, adding that he will advocate for reforms that will make India's markets more accessible and transparent. I will also work towards President Trump's ambitious goal dubbed Mission 500 to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, which will expand American exports, creating jobs and prosperity for our citizens, he said. He said he will encourage Indian investment in US manufacturing capacity, and we will also be furthering with Indian investments in the United States. We'll also be furthering our strategic pharmaceutical supply chain and create more jobs right here at home in the US. 'Very good friend': Trump signals thaw in trade tensions as PM Modi vows to 'unlock limitless potential' India is also a strategic partner in advancing critical and emerging technology. The US-India Trust Initiative, launched in February by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, lays out a path to leverage the impressive capacity of the US tech sector to outcompete China on the development of AI, quantum, semiconductors and other critical and emerging technologies, he said. He said he will also advance this administration's AI Action Plan, which will ensure the dominance of American AI technology in India and globally. Our technology cooperation will require significant energy resources, another area where the United States and India can work together, he said. He noted that India shares a lot more in common with the US than they do with China, and for far too long, we have not had that personal touch. And not only will I be able to bring that to New Delhi, but the President is also extremely personally engaged. While we might have our moment of hiccups right now, we are on the track of resolving that. Our relationship with the Indian government, with the people of India extends many more decades, and it's a much warmer relationship than they have with the Chinese, Gor said. Frankly, they (India) are concerned by Chinese expansionism, and Chinese expansionism is not just on the border of India, it's all over the area, he said, adding if confirmed, he will make it a op priority that India is pulled into our side and away from them (China). Gor referred to Trumps complimentary comments for Prime Minister Modi and said the Indian leader responded in kind. We have a great foundation that I hope, if I am confirmed, to build upon. Replying to a question on the BRICS, Gor said, Indians have been on our side on various issues within BRICS, including several individuals in BRICS - Brazil, China have pushed for years to move away from the US dollar. India has been the stopgap for that. India is much more willing and open to engage with us than those other individuals that are in BRICS. When asked about Indias purchases of Russian oil and how he views India's choice in light of US tariffs and America's strategic goals, Gor said President Trump has been crystal clear on this. They must stop buying Russian oil.

From 105 kg to 53 kg: Woman shares 6 life changing advice and workout tips after losing half her body fat

UK-based influencer Jess lost 52 kg over several years, transforming her body from 105 kg to 53 kg through consistent workouts, proper nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Sharing her journey online, she highlighted six key lessons for beginners: setting clear goals, starting slow, learning proper form, tracking progress beyond the scale, prioritising rest and recovery, and valuing consistency over perfection.

She dropped 30 kg naturally after trying every fad. Now a fitness coach, she shares 3 hard truths about weight loss

A woman who lost 30 kilograms naturally by maintaining a calorie deficit is now guiding others on sustainable weight loss. In a Instagram/TikTok clip, she shared three key lessons: dont wait for motivation, focus on achievable goals rather than comparing yourself to influencers, and prioritize a calorie deficit over extreme diets. Her advice emphasizes gradual changes, realistic expectations, and consistency, offering practical strategies for long-term, healthy weight management.

Punjab police bust two cross-border arms smuggling modules; 33 weapons recovered, eight arrested

CHANDIGARH: In two separate operations, Punjab police seized a cache of arms and ammunition and arrested eight alleged accused. In the operations, 33 sophisticated weapons were recovered. In one of the operations, the state police busted a cross-border arms smuggling module near Muhar Jamsher village, close to the Indo-Pak border, in Fazilka, arresting two weapon suppliers and seizing 27 .30 bore pistols along with 470 live cartridges. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that Counter Intelligence (CI) Ferozepur, in a joint operation with the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Fazilka, busted the arms smuggling module. Those arrested have been identified as Mangal Singh alias Mangali, a resident of Tejha Rahela in Fazilka, and Gurmeet Singh, a resident of Muhar Jamsher village in Fazilka. Yadav said preliminary investigations revealed that the weapons were sourced from Pakistan through a foreign-based entity and were meant for criminal gangs in the state. The arrested accused were attempting to deliver these arms to ground operatives of criminal groups on the directions of their foreign handlers, he said. Sharing operation details, Assistant Inspector General of Police (CI Ferozepur) Gursewak Singh Brar said that the joint secret operation was launched after receiving reliable inputs. The identity and role of the foreign entity, along with its broader network, are under comprehensive investigation. In this regard, a case has been registered under section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station SSOC Fazilka, he added. Meanwhile, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busted another cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting six members and recovering six sophisticated weapons along with Rs 5.75 lakh in hawala money. The Punjab DGP said that those arrested have been identified as Pargat Singh of Vaan Tara Singh village in Tarn Taran, Ajaybir Singh alias Ajay of Gali Punjab Singh in Amritsar, Karanbir Singh alias Karan of Pal Avenue in Amritsar, Shri Ram of Pal Avenue in Amritsar, Mehakpreet Singh alias Rohit of Officer Colony in Amritsar and Dinesh Kumar of Adampur in Jalandhar. The recovered weapons include one 9MM Glock, three .30 bore PX5 pistols, one .32 bore and .30 bore pistol. The syndicate was being operated by arrested accused Mehakpreet Singh alias Rohit under the directions of his foreign-based handlers via social media. During the operation, multiple recoveries were made at different stages of the investigation, he said. He said further investigations are underway to trace the forward and backward linkages to identify other members of the module in both the cases, and track the origins of the smuggled weapons. More arrests and recoveries are expected in coming days, he added. Sharing details of the second operation, Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said Pargat Singh was initially arrested with two weapons, which were part of cross border consignments and meant to be distributed further through the network. Further, during the course of the investigation, other members of the moduleAjaybir, Karanbir and Shri Ramwere arrested along with one pistol, he said. The kingpin of the module identified as Mehakpreet was arrested from Goa and three weapons were recovered from his possession, he added. He said the probe has found that the money for the arms smuggling trade was routed through the hawala network in which an accused Dinesh was arrested. A case has been registered in this regard under section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Gate Hakima in Amritsar.

Assams Bodoland aims for pork self-sufficiency with British breed of domestic pigs

GUWAHATI: In Assams Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), where pork is a delicacy, the government is aiming at self-sufficiency with the British breed of domestic pigs called Large White Yorkshire (LWY). Under the Bodoland Pig Mission launched in 2021, the BTR government is collaborating with the Netherlands-based Programma Uitzending Managers (PUM) and the Danish Consortium of Academic Craftsmanship (DCAC) of Denmark. Pork is the most consumed meat in BTR, yet the demand-supply gap forced the region to import pigs, often at a higher cost and with risks of disease transmission. According to officials, BTR consumes over 25,000 metric tonnes of pork annually, but local production accounts for less than 40 per cent of the demand. The Mission seeks to close this gap by boosting domestic production and focusing on promoting scientific pig rearing, establishing modern breeding and fattening units, and developing a complete value chain around the pork industry. Pushpadhar Das, an Officer on Special Duty, told this newspaper that the BTR government would bring 260 LWY pigs 250 females and 10 boars from the Netherlands. We dont get a pure breed here, so we are bringing the LWY pigs for breeding. We are expecting their arrival in January next year. Our farm at Baksa is under construction. The work should be over in the next two to three months, Das said. Under the mission, 115 breeders have been trained. Piglets born at the farms of the breeders will be distributed among the pig farmers. We will also bring semen and try artificial insemination. The only problem is about storing it, so we have decided to bring it at regular intervals till the breeding farms have a sufficient number of breeding stock, Das explained. As inbreeding is a big problem among pigs, authorities have decided to maintain a database of the pigs, which will undergo artificial insemination, as well as their offspring. Das said the collaboration with DCAC would take effect in the next phase following breeding. It will be mostly on knowledge sharing on the pork value chain. We sent a team to Denmark in 2023 and signed an agreement with DCAC. They will visit us and share their knowledge, and we will also send our farmers to Denmark for training. They will help us in adding value to pork and guide us about slaughterhouse design, cold chain maintenance, breeding, etc, Das said. He also said that the BTR would need six to seven years to achieve the goal of producing 1 lakh kgs of pork daily. African swine fever is a problem but, luckily, it has not affected the farms of farmers we are nurturing in the BTRs core areas. The reason is we are maintaining biosecurity, Das said. He said the government was promoting bigger community-based farms, aiming at having 300 to 1,000 fattened pigs. Within six months of birth, an LWY pig weighs around 100 kgs, if proper scientific management is adopted, he added. We are trying to move away from backyard farming by aiming at bigger farms. The reason is that the measure for biosecurity is the same irrespective of the size of farms. The farmers also must have knowledge of good animal husbandry practices, he said.

India go down 1-4 to China in women's Asia Cup 2025

India's women's hockey team faced their first setback in the Asia Cup, losing 1-4 to China in a Super 4s match, despite Mumtaz Khan's goal. China's Zou Meirong scored twice, while Chen Yang and Tan Jinzhuang added to India's woes.

Remain vigilant and intensify preventive measures to control dengue, malaria: Nadda to states

NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday issued an advisory to chief ministers of all the states, including Delhi, to remain vigilant in the coming months and to intensify preventive measures for effective control of dengue and malaria. Nadda issued the advisory following a review meeting on the current situation of dengue and malaria with a view to galvanise preventive activities being undertaken by the states. He also instructed that a high-level review meeting also be undertaken specifically for Delhi and NCR to closely assess the dengue situation and ensure advance preparedness. Stressing on the need for urgent and coordinated action against vector-borne diseases, he advised state Health Ministers to personally review the situation and prepare action plans within 20 days. During the review meeting, Nadda also took stock of the current status and key challenges in the prevention and control of the two vector-borne diseases. He urged states, local bodies and communities to intensify preventive and control measures, particularly during this high-risk period, to safeguard public health and sustain the gains made in reducing the burden of vector-borne diseases. The high-risk period is from July to October. Municipal Corporations, Panchayats and local bodies were also asked to intensify community awareness drives. Hospitals, including those under the central government, must ensure adequate drugs, diagnostics, beds and mosquito-free premises, a statement from the ministry said. With water stagnation from recent rains creating breeding sites, states and local bodies were asked to step up preventive measures. Intensive IEC and social media outreach will continue to promote community participation and personal protection. Nadda also underlined that India has made significant progress in combating malaria. The country has achieved a reduction of over 78% in malaria cases and nearly 78% in malaria-related deaths between 2015 and 2024. Further, 160 districts have reported zero malaria cases between 2022-24, and 33 states/UTs have achieved API (Annual Parasite Incidence) less than one, except three states. The government has launched multiple initiatives towards malaria elimination, including the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination (2023-27), implementation of the Integrated Health Management Platform (IHIP) for real-time monitoring, enhanced ASHA incentives, large-scale distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), refresher trainings for laboratory technicians, and recognition of districts achieving Zero Malaria status. India has set the goal of eliminating malaria by 2030. On dengue, Nadda noted that all states/UTs (except Ladakh) are endemic to dengue and chikungunya, and the risk of outbreaks is highest in the monsoon and post-monsoon period. The National Dengue Control Strategy is being implemented through State Vector-Borne Disease Cells with focus on surveillance, case management, vector control, inter-sectoral coordination and community awareness. The government has also strengthened diagnostic capacity with 869 Sentinel Surveillance Hospitals and 27 Apex Referral Laboratories providing free testing facilities. Till date, more than 5,520 dengue and 2,530 chikungunya diagnostic kits have been supplied to states. Intensive IEC activities, observance of Anti-Dengue Month (July) and National Dengue Day (16th May), and illumination of India Gate on World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) were part of the nationwide campaign to accelerate preventive measures, the ministry said.

NYT Connections Hints September 11: Solve todays puzzle #823 with these clues and answers

NYT Connections challenges players with 16 words arranged in a 44 grid. The goal is to sort them into four groups of four, each sharing a hidden connection, with difficulty ranging from yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest). The puzzle refreshes daily and is free to play on The New York Times website and app.

Kerala's 16-Year-Old AI Entrepreneur Employs Father To Work For Startup

Aju said that AI is meant to serve human goals and not the other way around.

Kriti Sanons 7 saree looks that are pure goals

Kriti Sanon is a true style icon when it comes to sarees. From bold shades to delicate embroidery, she knows how to make each drape stand out. These 7 saree looks showcase her versatile fashion sense. Perfect inspiration for festive occasions, weddings, or red-carpet moments. Each look is a masterclass in balancing tradition with modern glamour.