world The 7.4-magnitude earthquake severely shook parts of western Colombia on Tuesday. The tremors impacted areas like the coastal Choco region and the city of Cali. Local authorities reported that the death toll has climbed to 240 following the event. This powerful quake damaged sections of the coffee-growing region as well. Officials are currently assessing the situation and managing the aftermath of the disaster.
india Harbhajan Singh shared another video reportedly showing motionless men to highlight Punjab's drug crisis. He posted this on Tuesday, urging the AAP government to take action on the issue. This follows his previous post, where Punjab Police stated the first clip was from Rajasthan. AAP leaders accused him of spreading misleading content to defame the state. Singh insists the focus should be on solutions, not targeting individuals.
sports The Kerala government has finished its inquiry regarding Lionel Messi's proposed visit to the state. Sports Minister O J Janeesh confirmed the report was prepared by the Sports Department Special Secretary and submitted confidentially to the government. This investigation was prompted by repeated queries from football fans and media about the cancelled plan. The inquiry reportedly found serious issues, such as a missing clear agreement for the visit. The government will now take an appropriate decision and subsequently inform the public.
sports The 4th ODI of the Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 is scheduled for August 12th at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont, Belfast. Afghanistan currently leads the series 2-0 after winning the 3rd ODI by 3 wickets. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is Afghanistan's top scorer with 103 runs, while Cade Carmichael leads Ireland with 94 runs. In the last match, Afghanistan chased 206, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz scoring 71 runs to win. Predictions suggest Afghanistan will win the match, with Ibrahim Zadran being a top batter choice. 🏏
health Food safety officials uncovered multiple violations across a quick commerce warehouse and three Indira Canteens in Bengaluru. The inspection targeted facilities in Bengaluru Rural and Bengaluru Urban, checking quality and handling practices. Violations included misbranding and unhygienic storage, leading to the sealing of the warehouse and one canteen. Notices were issued to all three food business operators, and cases are recommended before Adjudicating Officers. Samples of various food items have been collected and sent for laboratory analysis. 🧐
sports Durham secured their spot in the Metro Bank One Day Cup quarter-finals despite losing to Worcestershire by 77 runs in a tense final group game at New Road. Tom Taylor scored a quickfire 86, while Worcestershire posted a competitive total of 291. The match took place on a date not specified, but involved crucial late-order stands from both sides. This result kept the defending champions in contention, proving enough to push them through the knockouts. The final saw a tense conclusion after a last-wicket rearguard action by Robinson and Parkinson. 🏏
health Drug-resistant fungus candida auris cases are increasing across many states this year. Twenty-eight states have reported over 3,500 cases, with 3,544 clinical cases reported to the CDC as of Aug. 1. This fungus is tough to treat because it resists multiple antifungal drugs, despite a slight decline since previous years. Risk factors include severe medical conditions, and the infection spreads easily in healthcare facilities. California reported the most clinical cases with 887 diagnoses this year. 🦠
india The Delhi High Court has refused to grant regular bail to Olympian Sushil Kumar regarding the alleged murder of Sagar Dhankar. This decision was made by Justice Purushaindra Kumar on August 6, 2026, in the case from May 2021. The court cited concerns about his influence over witnesses and the gruesome nature of the assault. Although his lawyer argued for bail after five years, the court found no genuine change in circumstances. Consequently, the petitioner was not persuaded for the grant of regular bail. ⚖️
tech A user decided to move away from Google Photos due to concerns about data control and chose Immich as a solution. This self-hosted photo management platform runs within Docker containers on a local setup. The process involves installing Docker Desktop and using the terminal to download necessary configuration files. Users must then edit the .env file to specify local storage locations for photos and the database. Finally, running 'docker compose up -d' launches the full service, accessible via http://localhost:2283.
business A software engineer shared his viral career journey, beginning with a Rs 37,000 salary in 2015. He moved to a FAANG-level company in 2019 for a 44 LPA package, then worked at a US real estate startup. After a brief fintech startup stint, he joined an Indian startup in August 2024. He secured a FAANG offer in February 2025, which grew to Rs 2.2 crore by March 2026. This journey is inspiring many professionals looking for career guidance. 🚀
sports Nottinghamshire beat Surrey by six wickets at The Kia Oval to secure their spot in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup quarter-finals. This match featured the return of George Munsey to the Metro Bank Cup, playing for Nottinghamshire against Surrey. Munsey scored a crucial 138 runs from 132 balls, while Haseeb Hameed contributed 51 runs. This victory clinched Notts' third place in the group standings. They will now face Yorkshire in an away play-off on Friday. 🏏
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