A one-off T20I match is scheduled between Finland and Germany today. The game will take place as part of the Finland tour of Germany, 2026. Finland's squad includes Amjad Sher (c) and Aravind Mohan (w), while Germany has Musaddiq Ahmed (c) and Sachin Mandy Gangareddy (w). The match kick-off is set for 4:30 PM LOCAL, which corresponds to 13:30 GMT on August 11th. Both teams are ready for the competitive clash.
india The CID arrested former JPSC chairman L Khiangte on Monday during ongoing protests in Jharkhand. This action occurred while thousands of JPSC-JSSC aspirants marched towards the Jharkhand Assembly. The protests are due to alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, which have been happening since earlier dates. Rahul Gandhi criticized the force used against students, stating dialogue is the only solution. The state government is now under pressure to address the demands of these thousands of protestors.
tech Google is set to launch the Pixel 11 lineup and Pixel Watch 5 at its event on August 12. The new series, powered by Tensor G6, will debut with pre-orders opening on August 12 in India. Leaked benchmarks show a single-core score of 2,112 for the Pixel 11 Pro XL. These upgrades prioritize AI and thermal management over synthetic scores, while prices are set to increase globally. The launch event will be streamed live from New York City. 📱
health Scientists have identified a key gene, VGLL3, that appears to trigger preeclampsia during pregnancy. This breakthrough occurred through research at the University of Michigan Taubman Medical Research Institute. The findings were published in the journal Circulation, detailing VGLL3's overactivity in placental cells. Experts believe this knowledge could eventually lead to better diagnosis and preventative treatments for this serious condition. The next steps involve testing VGLL3 as a biomarker or drug target before human trials. 🔬
business Around 3.4 lakh Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries in Karnataka did not take any LPG refill in 2025-26. This number rose from 1.64 lakh in 2021-22, while 2.98 lakh took one refill and 3.33 lakh took two refills. The Union government reports that India has about 10.57 crore PMUY connections currently. Though the national average consumption improved to 4.71 cylinders, huge state-wise disparities remain. The focus must shift to sustained LPG usage and affordability for low-income families. ⛽
india Rahul Gandhi strongly condemned the recent incidents of violence committed by the Jharkhand Police. He specifically targeted the actions of the police force within the state of Jharkhand. The reports indicated that several instances occurred during the period of late October 2023. Gandhi stressed the importance of upholding human rights during law enforcement operations. He demanded a thorough investigation into these reported police excesses. 🚨
entertainment The jury selection for the 1996 fatal drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur began on Monday, August 10th. Duane Davis, known as “Keffe D,” is the 63-year-old charged with murder by use of a deadly weapon in Las Vegas. The case involves the 1996 shooting near the Las Vegas Strip, with Davis facing a maximum life sentence. Prosecutors are building their case almost entirely on Davis's own consistent accounts from his book and interviews. The trial is expected to last about a month, forcing a unique dynamic where the accused is also the main witness.
business Employment generated under the new VB-G RAM G scheme fell by almost half in July. This decline occurred in rural areas after the scheme replaced the MGNREGA. Only 7.6 crore person-days were created in July, down from 15.3 crore last year. The number of participating households also dropped by 51.4% to 68.9 lakh in July. This marks the lowest figures in five years for both households and person-days. 📉
science A new scientific study reveals that dogs are highly sensitive to human facial expressions. Fourteen dogs participated in the research at the University of Vienna while in a brain scanner. Images of smiling strangers activated the brain's reward circuitry in the dogs. This suggests that happy faces, even from strangers, hold a positive value for canines. Researchers suggest humans should smile at their dogs to build a stronger bond.
world A record 230 individuals arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel on a single smugglers' boat. This incident involved the boat leaving France late Sunday and reaching the English coast early Monday, where it was intercepted by British authorities. This number surpasses the previous record of 165 set last month. The government condemned the tactics, accusing smugglers of cramming migrants onto unseaworthy vessels. Authorities are now increasing boots on the ground in French beaches via a payment-by-results deal. 🚢
business A meeting between NCP(SP) MPs and PM Narendra Modi took place in New Delhi on August 10, 2026. NCP working president Supriya Sule stated the discussion focused on Maharashtra's concerns. The eight NCP(SP) Lok Sabha MPs met PM Modi at the PM’s Office for about 15-20 minutes. Speculation arose regarding a potential shift in the NCP's stance on the delimitation Bill. Party spokesperson Mahesh Tapase clarified that the issue will only be discussed after the Bill is introduced in Parliament. 🧐
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