🗣️ CM tells protesting students not to be misled by politics

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren spoke to students during the Jharkhand Adivasi Mahotsav in Ranchi on Sunday. He assured the youth that the state government is committed to protecting their rights against recruitment exam irregularities. Students have been protesting at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium for 16 days against alleged issues in exams like the JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination. Soren warned that political parties are actively trying to mislead the students with falsehoods. The Chief Minister promised that justice would be served transparently and the government would listen to their grievances. 🤝

⚽ Man Utd eyes Leicester's Louis Page transfer

Manchester United has started talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, aiming to beat rivals Arsenal to the youngster. The 18-year-old, who turned professional last September, had a breakthrough season despite Leicester's relegation to League One. He has made 21 senior appearances for Leicester City, recently in the Carabao Cup. United plans to submit a formal bid soon, as Arsenal and Aston Villa also want the player. Page now faces a huge career decision amid intense Premier League interest. ⚽

🏡 Kerala CM hints at new housing scheme for SC/STs

A new scheme to build houses for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes members will be rolled out, announced by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. This announcement was made at the State-level inauguration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in Ernakulam. The scheme will also address complaints regarding the Life Mission housing scheme, with directions issued to the Finance department on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Satheesan assured support for those without land or a house, emphasizing fund reach for SC/ST communities. Additionally, he promised rehabilitation for fishers displaced by development projects.

😂 Amitabh calls out Preity Zinta on KBC

Amitabh Bachchan playfully teased Preity Zinta on Kaun Banega Crorepati about her unreturned birthday wishes. The exchange happened while the two stars promoted their movie Batwara 1947 on the show. Bachchan mentioned his yearly wishes on January 31 but noted she never responded to him before. Preity cheekily replied that she always responds, but after a week's delay. This light-hearted moment highlighted their past collaborations in films like Mohabbatein (2000).

⚖️ Students ask NALSAR to rethink CJI convocation invite

Approximately 450 students at NALSAR are urging the university to reconsider inviting the Chief Justice of India to the convocation ceremony. This move was brought up by a group of students at the NALSAR university in Hyderabad. The request pertains to the upcoming convocation scheduled for April 2024. The students have raised concerns regarding the appropriateness of the invitation for the current academic atmosphere. The university administration is expected to review the students' appeal before making a final decision.

🏃 Runner dies mid-race at Nandi Hills marathon

A 31-year-old runner, Amandeep Singh Jagade, passed away after collapsing during the Monsoon Marathon. This incident occurred at Nandi Hills, Karnataka, while he was participating in the 21km category. The marathon, which saw over 4,500 participants, took place on Sunday morning, with the collapse happening around 9:10 am. Authorities suspect the death was due to a cardiac arrest, despite his prior fitness. Police have registered an unnatural death case and are awaiting his family for the post-mortem. 💔

🚆 Russia eyeing rail link to Indian Ocean

Russia is exploring a new railway route connecting to the Indian Ocean to bypass maritime risks. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin proposed this on Thursday, suggesting routes through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. This move comes amid Ukraine drone attacks disrupting Russian refining capacity, impacting fuel supply. Further, US-Iran tensions are creating issues at key spots like the Strait of Hormuz and Bosphorus. This diversification aims to reduce reliance on vulnerable sea lanes amidst global instability.

🌱 Vegan Diet Lowers Calories Significantly

A low-fat vegan diet has been shown to drastically reduce dietary energy density by nearly one-third. This finding was observed in a study involving participants at Medical Xpress. The research tracked these changes over a specific timeframe, though exact dates were not provided in the abstract. This reduction in energy density is being proposed as a key factor contributing to observed weight loss among dieters. Further research is planned to fully understand the metabolic impact of this eating pattern.

🏛️ Opposition asks Governor to block Horatti's resignation

A BJP-JD(S) delegation met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot demanding the rejection of Basavaraj Horatti's resignation. The opposition claimed ruling party leaders coerced Horatti into stepping down from the Legislative Council Chairman post in Karnataka. This alleged pressure involved intense tactics from DK Shivakumar, BK Hariprasad, and others around August 14. They accused the Congress dispensation of undermining legislature autonomy through 'goondaism' and unlawful pressure. The delegation further sought a constitutional inquiry into the alleged coercion.

🛡️ Pentagon pushes for faster US weapon production 🛡️

The Pentagon is urging the US defence industry to speed up weapon manufacturing due to low munitions stocks. This push comes from officials in Washington D.C. amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Specific stockpiles like Patriot interceptors dropped from 2,330 to around 800 since the April ceasefire. Experts warn that these shortages could force US forces to take greater risks in combat situations. The department is linking this acceleration to the fiscal year 2028 budget proposal for Congress.

🏏 Kuldeep's fitness is key for Galle Test selection

Kuldeep Yadav was rested for the second innings of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI to assess his body's response to workload. This decision allowed Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar to bowl extended spells, giving the team valuable prep time. The warm-up focused on acclimatizing to local conditions ahead of the first Test in Galle. Coach Sairaj Bahutule noted that the spin combination choice remains a major headache for the selectors. India aims to win the upcoming series to boost their WTC campaign. 🏏