🐦 Air India flight hit by bird near Patna airport

An Air India flight traveling from Delhi experienced a bird strike during its landing at Patna airport on Monday morning. The aircraft, which was carrying 164 passengers, encountered the incident at 7:44 am, prompting an immediate runway inspection by authorities. Officials confirmed that despite the strike, there was no disruption to airport operations and all passengers remained safe. Bird strikes are noted as not unusual, especially during the rainy season when avian activity rises. Moving forward, a committee conducts monthly inspections to monitor and report on wildlife around the airport. 🐦

🐅 Tiger sighted in Koppal hills after five decades

A tiger was confirmed in the Temba forest area within the Kishkinda hills of Koppal district on August 23, 2026. This sighting marks the first confirmation in the region after nearly five decades of absence. Wildlife experts suggest the tiger might have entered from the Srisailam landscape in Andhra Pradesh. The Forest Department has since alerted residents and deployed extra personnel to the Yelugudda region. Residents are urged to report any fresh sightings immediately while tracking efforts continue. 🐅

🏏 Why Vaibhav taped his jersey in Duleep Trophy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed cheaply in the Duleep Trophy debut against North East Zone at Bengaluru. The 15-year-old, who was East Zone's vice-captain, scored just eight runs in the first innings. Despite his brief stay, the taping on his jersey sparked fan speculation because he is strongly associated with the No. 3 shirt. Sooryavanshi prefers number 3 due to his mother's influence and numerology belief. He still has a long first-class journey ahead to prove himself in the tournament. 🏏

😤 CM Reddy slams Centre over US travel denial

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused the BJP-led Centre of discriminating against Telangana by denying him political clearance for a US visit. This happened in Hyderabad, where he questioned the decision, especially since Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel was allowed to tour the US. The denial came after Reddy submitted his schedule for a proposed trip aimed at attracting investments and collaborations. Reddy alleged this action reflected 'Gujarat supremacy' and an 'anti-Telangana ideology' from the Centre. He confirmed Congress MPs will raise this issue in Parliament.

⚖️ Supreme Court delays ruling on Tejpal's surrender plea

The Supreme Court has reserved its order regarding Tarun Tejpal's request to avoid surrendering in the 2013 rape case. Tejpal is challenging the Bombay High Court's August 6 judgment. This verdict overturned his acquittal and imposed a sentence of 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. The case stems from the high-profile 2013 incident. The final decision is pending on the court's schedule.

🏋️ Tej Pratap Yadav's workout with Mallika Sherawat goes viral

Tej Pratap Yadav's workout session with Mallika Sherawat in the reality show 'Bhojpuri Bawaal' has caught massive internet attention. The scene took place on the set of the show, where Sherawat acted as a fitness instructor guiding Yadav through yoga postures. This segment aired on JioHotstar, part of the show which premiered on August 2nd this year. Yadav struggled to keep pace with Sherawat, admitting that the exercises were very hard. The show features other popular Bhojpuri personalities like Pawan Singh and Nirahua.

📈 Nifty 50 stuck until 24,300 break

The Nifty 50 index is currently expected to remain in a consolidation phase based on technical analysis. This pattern is observed by market experts across the broader financial markets. Key resistance level is set at 24,300, which needs to be cleared for a potential upward move. Bank Nifty's direction also needs further observation for clear trading signals. Investors should wait for a decisive break above this resistance point.

🇷🇺 India-Russia ties beef up economic game

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral relations. Jaishankar stated that economic cooperation between India and Russia has grown very significantly across various sectors. This meeting took place during Jaishankar's two-day visit to Russia on Sunday. The talks are important as both nations aim to deepen trade and expand cooperation ahead of the BRICS leaders' summit on September 12-13. Both leaders expressed hope for future meetings, reinforcing the strong picture of partnership between the two countries. 🤝

😮 Haaland's new hair shocks girlfriend & celebs

Erling Haaland sported a buzz haircut ahead of the 2026-27 season, catching many off guard. His girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, initially reacted with surprise to the 6'5" striker's new look. When asked his opinion, she told him, "You look cute," which seemed to devastate Haaland. Later, Johansen said he looked "really tough," while Pep Guardiola commented on his hair. Haaland later missed chances in Manchester City's 2-1 win over AFC Bournemouth on Sunday. 😮

🛵 TVS iQube limited edition coming soon

TVS has teased an upcoming variant of the iQube scooter on social media. This new model is expected to be a special limited edition, unveiled on August 25, 2026. The teaser hinted at a 'one in a million' theme, potentially featuring a white and blue dual-tone scheme. The base iQube starts at Rs. 1,16,310, with the top ST variant reaching Rs. 1,75,384 in Bengaluru. Expect this special edition to command a premium price over its standard counterpart. 🛵

🏊 Delhi plans swimming pools for everyone

The government is introducing the 'Ghar Ghar Swimming pool Yojana' in Delhi. This initiative aims to help reduce urban congestion across the city. The program details are set to be rolled out starting from October 1st, 2024. This scheme is part of a broader urban planning strategy to improve city infrastructure. Residents will be informed about the application process soon.