🏛️ ED Director Rahul Navin gets another year extension

The Centre has approved a one-year tenure extension for Enforcement Directorate Director Rahul Navin. This decision was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Saturday, August 9, 2026. Mr. Navin's service is extended beyond August 13, 2026, up to August 13, 2027. As a 59-year-old IRS officer, he has headed the anti-money laundering agency since August 14, 2024. During his tenure, the ED has conducted high-profile probes into I-PAC and Reliance Anil Ambani Group. 🏛️

🚨 Security Guard's Crime on Gujarat Terrace

A security guard allegedly raped a woman on a building terrace in Gujarat. The incident involved the guard and the victim at an unspecified location in Gujarat. This terrible event reportedly occurred four days after the guard joined his post. The woman was allegedly assaulted by the guard, who was employed at the building premises. Authorities are now investigating the serious allegations made in this case. 🚨

✊ Adivasi-Dalit convention demands justice for Jogi

An Adivasi-Dalit convention and Declaration of Rights took place in Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad on Sunday, August 9. This gathering was organized by the Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha and the Ambedkarite Democratic Front, inaugurated by Bommi Amma. The core demand is a fair investigation into Yogi's death during the 2003 Muthanga land agitation and human rights violations. The resolution also calls for implementing the NHRC's call for a comprehensive inquiry and providing adequate compensation. This protest keeps the Muthanga land agitation issue relevant despite recent court proceedings. ✊

🚑 Med student dies in hit-and-run near mall

A first-year postgraduate Dermatology student, Dr. Kanike Priyanka, passed away from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident near Prasaditya Mall in Rajahmundry. The accident occurred on August 3 when she and another student were leaving the mall on a two-wheeler. Police subsequently arrested the accused, Daswanth (24) and Desabhaktula Andrew Joseph Edward (23), on August 6. The case charges were updated to reflect an attempt to commit culpable homicide after her death on Sunday. Authorities are now consulting legal experts to expedite the filing of the chargesheet. 💔

😠 Ideologue arrested for controversial protest remarks

Cyber police took Hindutva ideologue T.G. Mohandas into custody on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was detained in Kochi following inflammatory statements made about student protests at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. The police registered a case against him under several sections of the BNS and IT Act. Mohandas made extreme remarks about using force and sexual assault against protesters in his videos. The RSS distanced itself from his views, and youth organizations demanded legal action. 😠

🗣️ 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. 💔