business Tirupati is getting ready for a massive property exhibition organized by CREDAI. The event will be held at SREE Convention Hall on DBR Hospital road from August 7 to 9. All 52 available stalls have been booked well ahead of time, showing high demand. Banks like SBI, Indian Bank, and Canara Bank are sponsoring stalls to promote housing finance. Free entry is available for everyone visiting the show.
A resident from Fulton raised concerns regarding a potential connection between air pollution and arthritis flare-ups. The individual voiced their worries about the environmental impact on joint health in their locality. No specific dates or detailed statistics were provided in the initial inquiry. This concern highlights a growing public interest in environmental health risks. Further scientific investigation is needed to confirm or deny this suspected correlation.
sports The body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja was successfully brought down to Base Camp following a difficult recovery mission. This rescue operation took place on Wednesday, led by his friend Mingma G, in Gilgit-Baltistan. Seven bodies have been retrieved so far from the avalanche that struck the 10-member expedition on Broad Peak on August 1. This tragedy occurred near K2, on the technically challenging 8,051-meter peak. Officials state that three other climbers are still missing due to the extreme terrain and bad weather.
sports Match 12 pits South Delhi Superstarz against Outer Delhi Warriors, while Match 13 features New Delhi Tigers vs Purani Delhi 6 on August 6th. The venue for both games is the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Superstarz is currently 4th with 1 win and 1 loss, whereas Warriors are 6th with the same record. Predictions suggest Outer Delhi Warriors will win Match 12, and the Tigers are 3rd in the points table. 🏏
business The government clarified that Bharat Taxi is not designed to replace private app-based taxi aggregators like Ola and Uber. Minister Amit Shah explained that it is a cooperative-led, driver-centric mobility platform. As of 28 July 2026, 8.27 lakh drivers have registered across Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Chandigarh. The platform's objectives focus on improving the well-being of drivers while offering safe transport. STCL will handle future expansion, including partnerships with public transport networks. 🚕
india Horticulture Joint Director, Manjunath Angadi, urged farmers to adopt drought-tolerant indigenous crop varieties during a meeting. This event took place at the Institution of Engineers Hall in Mysuru on Wednesday. The company recorded a ₹1.1 crore turnover in FY 2025-26 and shared a ₹75,000 profit among members. This is crucial because El Nino and low rainfall threaten horticultural crops, reducing yields. Sahaja Seeds continues to promote this self-reliance model, with state governments also procuring their seeds. 🌾
The Telangana BJP plans to campaign against the Congress government's alleged anti-people policies in upcoming MLC and civic polls. Party spokesperson N.V. Subash claimed the Congress has severely deceived the people after only 30 months in power. He specifically pointed to the non-release of ₹14,000 crore in fee reimbursement dues affecting nearly 22 lakh students. Subash also alleged the government ignored High Court orders regarding these funds and failed in state development. The BJP is now challenging the government to release a White Paper detailing investments.
business The area under arecanut across India increased by 30.25% over the last five years, according to the Union government. Karnataka remains the top producer, accounting for 71.56% of the national area. Between 2021-22 and 2025-26, Karnataka's area grew by 32.42%, though its production dipped by 16.05%. The decline in productivity is linked to issues like Leaf Spot Disease. DASD is now rolling out a community-based management program for this disease in Karnataka. 🌴
health A new study found that bioengineered chewing gum can significantly reduce harmful microbes linked to head and neck cancer. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania tested the gum, made from lablab beans, in lab samples. It reduced HPV levels by up to 93% in saliva and nearly eliminated two bad bacteria. This gum uses antiviral protein FRIL and antimicrobial peptide Protegrin to target threats. Further clinical trials are needed to see if this can actually lower cancer rates in people.
india A BJP delegation, led by TTD Board member G. Bhanu Prakash Reddy, filed a representation seeking action against online critics. They submitted this complaint to DGP (CID and Cybercrime) Ravi Shankar Ayyanar regarding denigration of Hindu deities and temples. The submission included a pen drive with 39 video clips detailing these offences. These videos reportedly mocked Hindu practices using vulgar language and abusive portrayals. Reddy requested an FIR under relevant acts due to the potential for public disorder. 😠
Scientists have engineered bacteria capable of converting natural proteins into remarkably stiff, living materials. This breakthrough research was conducted by the team at Nanowerk. The process involved manipulating bacterial genetics to achieve this material transformation. These bio-engineered materials could potentially revolutionize fields like sustainable construction and biomedicine. Further testing will determine the scalability and real-world applications of this novel technology. 🔬
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