⚽ Barça offer for Gabriel Jesus is almost done

Barcelona is close to signing Gabriel Jesus with a contract deal for the Brazilian striker. The negotiations are happening between Barcelona and Arsenal, with the move reportedly valued around €10 million. The 29-year-old has been given permission to travel to Barcelona on Monday for a medical check. This transfer is seen as solving a key attacking need for Hansi Flick's squad. If all goes well, Jesus could officially join Barça after passing his medical assessment.

🧐 Owaisi jabs BJP over PM Modi's Uzbekistan honour

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi politically targeted the BJP regarding PM Modi's latest foreign honour in Uzbekistan. He pointed out that the award came from the country of origin of Mughal emperor Babur. PM Modi received the 'Oliy Darajali Dustlik' Order on Sunday during his visit to Central Asian Uzbekistan. Owaisi suggested this should prompt introspection within the RSS and its supporters regarding past rhetoric. This Uzbek honour adds to several other top state awards PM Modi has received globally. 🧐

🏆 Anand calls Praggnanandhaa the world's number one chess player

Praggnanandhaa recently won the Grand Chess Tour Finals by defeating Fabiano Caruana in St Louis. This victory made him the first Indian and seventh player in the tournament's 11-year history to achieve this feat. Viswanathan Anand stated that Praggnanandhaa is currently the number one player in the world. Anand observed that Praggnanandhaa showed a fantastic capacity to win late games after past slumps. This incredible turnaround performance was built across 27 rapid and blitz games and nine classical games.

🐾 Ancient dog-like predators left tracks in Nebraska ash

Researchers found footprints of caniform predators in the Ashfall Fossil Beds of northern Nebraska. These tracks date back approximately 12 million years, following a volcanic ashfall from southwestern Idaho. The ash buried hundreds of animals, including rhinos, horses, and camels, near a seasonal watering hole. This discovery is crucial as it provides direct evidence of large carnivores moving through the disaster zone. Scientists continue excavations to understand the ecosystem where these predators likely fed on trapped prey. 🐾

⛽ Fuel prices stable despite US-Iran tension

Petrol and diesel prices remained steady on Sunday, August 31st, even though Brent crude climbed 1.9% to around $89.75 a barrel. This stability was maintained across cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru despite global energy volatility. The rise followed US military strikes against Iran, which broke a month-long lull in fighting. Fuel prices have been stable for three months, largely due to the US-Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Next, markets are expected to face a shaky start to the trading week amid geopolitical risk. ⛽

🐴 Elden Ring DLC sparks player backlash on Steam

Players are reportedly trying to lower Elden Ring's Steam rating due to dissatisfaction with the new Tarnished Pack DLC. This add-on, which included new armor and customizable mount Torrent, was released in late August by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment. The pack received mixed reviews, causing the rating to drop below 50%. Some community members view this DLC as a microtransaction, fearing it will turn games into pay-to-win experiences. Despite some negative reviews citing the "horse armor," the overall rating remains in the very positive category.

🌍 RSS Chief's take on India's global image in Toronto

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat visited Toronto to discuss India's global standing. He stated that India should be seen as a 'Vishwaguru' rather than a 'Mahashakti'. This perspective was shared during his recent engagements in the Canadian city. Bhagwat emphasized the need for India to lead through wisdom and values on the world stage. Future initiatives will focus on strengthening India's soft power globally. 🇮🇳

🏏 Gagan Khoda's brief cricket ride

Gagan Khoda played only six days of international cricket with India in May 1998. He was a Rajasthan opener who had impressive domestic form before his brief debut. During this short span, he scored 115 runs at an average of 57.50 across two matches. His standout performance included an 89 against Kenya, earning him Player-of-the-Match. Despite this, established players returned, ending his international career immediately.

📉 Gold dips as Fed hike talk heats up

Gold prices have started trending lower, dropping below the $4,450 mark recently. This downward movement is being influenced by remarks made by hawkish Warsh. The Fed's hawkish stance is increasing expectations about potential interest rate hikes. This anticipation is causing investors to adjust their positions in precious metals. Market watchers are closely monitoring future Fed announcements for further direction. 📉

📈 China's factory dip subsides, but services are lagging

China's manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown, which is now showing signs of easing. This trend was observed in the nation's industrial output figures across various regions. Specifically, factory activity dipped but is showing slight improvements as of the latest reports. However, the weak performance in the services sector suggests that the economic rebound is uneven. Authorities will closely monitor these mixed signals to adjust future policy strategies. 📈

🚨 8-year-old dies after SUV hits him in Mumbai

An eight-year-old boy, Ansh Gupta, died after being run over by an SUV while crossing a road in Bandra (W). The motorist, 45-year-old nutritionist Megha Rawal, was arrested and charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. This incident happened around 2.15-2.30 pm near St John Baptist Road on Sunday afternoon. Rawal initially stopped but later took the child to Holy Family Hospital, where he passed away around 3.45 pm. Police will conduct a post-mortem and examine the SUV to determine the exact cause of the crash. 😔