top A serving Gujarat Police constable, Ramgar Mohangar Gosai, resigned from his post. He was stationed at Adesar Police Station in East Kutch, Gandhidham, Gujarat. This decision came after recent protests by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar. Gosai cited the PM's pro-youth decisions following the protest as his turning point. He pledged to support the Modi government until the 2029 elections.
business Audi India has dropped teasers for the new generation Q3 SUV ahead of its Indian market launch. This luxury German SUV, currently in its second generation, is due for a major upgrade. The Third Gen model debuted globally in June 2025 and is expected in India soon, with expected features including an all-black cabin. It might run on the 2.0L Turbo Petrol engine producing 204 bhp, paired with Quattro AWD. Audi has spotted the new gen Q3 in India multiple times already.
business The Chief Economic Adviser proposed reinstating E10 petrol for older vehicles while newer cars continue on E20. This suggestion comes amidst nationwide mandates for E20 petrol, causing concerns among older vehicle owners regarding mileage and compatibility. Estimates suggest there are 75-80 million older two-wheelers built for the E10 blend. The proposal aims to create a transition mechanism without abandoning the overall ethanol blending program. This flexible approach addresses immediate concerns for the existing vehicle fleet.
science A new study in Science suggests that fruit, honey, and cooked starches significantly fueled human brain development. This research was conducted by tracking hominin evolution from Australopithecus afarensis to Homo sapiens. Early human ancestors relied heavily on sugars, consuming over 65% of energy from sweet foods. As humans cooked, starchy plants replaced fruit sugars, supporting larger brains and child development. This points to a carbohydrate-rich diet being key to humanity's biggest evolutionary leap. 🧠
india Kolam families in Dahiguda, Telangana, renamed their settlement to 'Rajarshi Shahguda' to honor Collector Rajarshi Shah. The families approached the 2017-batch IAS officer because they lacked land to build houses under the Indiramma scheme. He identified 17 government plots and issued pattas, leading to three completed houses. Moved by his efforts, the tribal families decided to name their hamlet after him. Further development includes sanctioning 10 more houses and providing goat/dairy units. 🏡
world The Trump administration used an Iraqi leader to establish a secret channel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during direct talks with Iran. Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, acted as the trusted backchannel contact for both the US and the IRGC. This connection was initiated around May 10 by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Barzani facilitated contact with IRGC commander General Ahmad Vahidi, who confirmed support for Iranian negotiators. Although a proposal for talks in Erbil was made, they never happened due to Iranian safety concerns.
The Chief Economic Adviser, V Anantha Nageswaran, proposed bringing back E10 fuel for older vehicles. This suggestion was made in the context of ongoing discussions surrounding the transition to E20 petrol. Specifically, he mentioned this consideration during a recent economic dialogue. The proposal aims to ease the transition for vehicle owners with older car models. Further discussions are expected to determine the feasibility and implementation timeline of this move.
india A BJP worker from Gujarat has finally been arrested in connection with a liquor case. The individual was apprehended by authorities in Gujarat after evading them for five years. The case reportedly involves violations related to liquor regulations from earlier periods. This arrest follows a long period where the worker was considered absconding from legal proceedings. Authorities are now proceeding with the formal legal steps against the arrested person. ⚖️
Canadian Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated that Canada and the US are still far apart on a draft trade deal. This update came while LeBlanc was in Washington with his team to discuss the issues. The US President Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs are set to begin on August 19. LeBlanc has been heavily engaging with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently. Discussions are ongoing as the deadline for the new tariffs gets closer.
business Atletico Madrid is worried that the uncertainty over Julian Alvarez’s future could negatively affect his game. The Argentine striker has strong links with Barcelona, and the saga has become a major issue for the club. Despite Alvarez wanting to join Barcelona, Atletico maintains they will not sell him this summer. The club fears the mental weight of this prolonged situation might impact his motivation and sharpness. Simeone confirmed Alvarez is part of plans for the 2026-27 season.
india The ongoing Kaveri water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is escalating back to the Supreme Court. Both states have presented their views before the court, which is expected to hear the matter soon. Karnataka was previously directed to release 3,500 Q-secs of water to Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu alleges Karnataka is not following the water-sharing directives, while Karnataka cites its own water availability issues. The Supreme Court will examine compliance with orders from the Cauvery Water Management Authority.
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