world An Alliance Air flight experienced a tire burst while landing at Bilaspur Airport on Friday. The flight, operating from Delhi, was carrying 37 passengers and four crew members. This incident happened at around 11 am on August 28, 2026. All people on board were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. Officials are currently investigating the cause of the tire failure before the aircraft can resume flights. ✈️
business Hindalco Industries has officially commissioned a Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate (PPT ATH) plant in Belagavi. This facility is India's first greenfield project in this specific category, boosting domestic self-reliance. The initial Phase 1 capacity is set at 30,000 tonnes per annum, with plans to expand to 60,000 tonnes. This addresses the previous reliance on imports for crucial cable fire safety materials. Moreover, the plant is unique as the world's only specialty alumina plant running entirely on renewable energy. 🌿
india The Election Commission is holding special camps on August 29, 30, September 19, and 20 to aid voters with the Special Intensive Revision. Booth-level officers (BLOs) will be at polling stations in Karnataka to help electors verify their names and submit objections. As of August 28, the state has 4,46,35,948 electors listed in the electoral rolls. Authorities have been directed to run SVEEP activities to boost awareness about this important process. BLOs will digitize the collected forms and submit daily details by 5:30 p.m. 🗳️
Farmers and residents in Eluru district are demanding the immediate release of the Detailed Project Report for a proposed coal gasification project. This demand was made to the Centre and State government as they are proceeding without consulting the affected local people. The project, involving Reliance Industries, is situated in Recherla, Chintalapudi mandal, and is slated for August 28, 2026. Farmers argue that valuable public resources are being given to corporate interests without informing them of potential impacts. They plan to launch a public agitation if their concerns regarding land and environment are ignored. 🚜
india Bengaluru City Police's Anti-Rowdy Squads initiated a surprise drive targeting numerous rowdy-sheeters across the city. The operation covered North, West, Southwest, and Electronics City jurisdictions late on Friday night. Specifically, 162 were checked in the west, 137 in southwest, 121 in north, and 67 in Electronics City. This was done to ensure these individuals were not armed with any deadly weapons or firearms. Following a recent murder in Madiwala, police have issued strict warnings against unlawful actions. 🚨
india Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh called for an SC member to head at least one of Kerala’s five Devaswom boards. He raised this demand at a Friday event on August 28, 2026, alongside Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan. Despite existing SC representation in staff and priests, no community member has held the president post in any of the five boards. Suresh urged the V.D. Satheesan government to grant this 'legitimate right' to rewrite history. Minister Muraleedharan stated the government would consider the request, noting the current boards have over a year left. 🏛️
india Kerala's Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated the state government will run special recruitment drives. This action will happen if marginalized sections lack sufficient representation in government jobs across the state. The government plans to check recruitment from the Kerala Public Service Commission every three years. This commitment follows his June announcement regarding SC and ST representation in the Revised Budget for 2026-27. Additionally, the CM promised to address the challenges faced by Dalit Christians in Kerala. ✊
india District officials urged peace committee members to ensure peaceful Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Puttaparthi. District Collector A. Shyam Prasad and SP Satish Kumar reviewed preparations at the Collectorate on Friday, August 28, 2026. Authorities directed strengthening security along procession routes and managing traffic diversions. Departments were also instructed to maintain water supply, electricity, and sanitation at immersion points. Residents are encouraged to use eco-friendly clay idols to protect the environment. 🕉️
world Nepali army rescuers pulled survivors from a mud-filled tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa. Brig Gen Raja Ram Basnet confirmed teams struggled to find the tunnel's entry and exit points due to thick mud. Currently, hundreds have died, and several people remain missing in the difficult terrain. Over 3,200 people have been airlifted from the affected areas so far. Rescue operations are ongoing despite warnings of further flooding from a barrier lake.
science Clouds cleared just in time for observers in the DC area to witness a deep lunar eclipse. Patient skywatchers across the region saw the moon turn a subtle copper tone during the event. At mid-eclipse, which occurred at 12:13 a.m. Friday, Earth's shadow covered about 95 percent of the Moon's disc. This astronomical event followed weeks of uncertainty regarding clear viewing conditions in the area. Those outside DC captured even sharper views of the partial eclipse from locations like Longmont, Colorado.
business Karnataka cabinet minister B Nagendra resigned from his post on Friday, ahead of the BJP's padayatra regarding alleged Rs 89-crore irregularities. He held the portfolio of Planning and Statistics and denied any involvement in the Valmiki scam. This resignation comes amid the BJP's protest from Raichur to Bellari starting September 1. Nagendra claims the accusations are part of a conspiracy to get him arrested after previous investigations. He states his CM believes he has done no wrong, emphasizing development should continue.
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