business An IPS trainee, Rahul Bansal, is now facing a ₹1 crore charge after his actions came under scrutiny. The incident involved Bansal calling a ₹500 bribe to what was deemed 'very bad' conduct. This development surfaced recently, detailing the seriousness of the lapse. The matter highlights ongoing vigilance against corruption within the police training system. Further legal proceedings will determine the final outcome of the case.
A woman named Mallavva Suresh Viveki, aged 44, tragically fell into a deep crater dug for bridge repairs on Wednesday. This incident occurred in Hosur, specifically in the Bailhongal taluk of Belagavi district. The pit, used for constructing a bridge column on the Bailahongal-Munavalli main road, contained accumulated water leading to drowning. Villagers protested, alleging that no safety measures like barricades were installed despite previous warnings to the contractor and PWD officers. Police later intervened, securing assurances from the PWD officers regarding action against those responsible. 😥
tech Cognition, the maker of AI coding agent Devin, is reportedly in discussions with investors for a new funding round. This potential round aims for a substantial $40 billion valuation. The target is based on achieving a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate, according to sources. Previously, the company raised $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation in May. Devin helps with tedious programmer tasks and is already used by big names like NASA and Mercedes-Benz.
entertainment Travis Kelce shared that his wedding to Taylor Swift was an incredible celebration. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end married Swift on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event was attended by an estimated 1,000 guests, including Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks. Kelce described the night as a crazy, fun celebration that fulfilled a childhood dream. Now, his focus has completely shifted back to football and the NFL season. 🏈
india Former Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das joined the JPSC-JSCC aspirants' protest at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium on Wednesday. He strongly criticized the Hemant Soren-led government for allegedly suppressing the youth's movement. Das demanded Rs one crore compensation for nineteen affected families and issued a one-week ultimatum. He warned officials that they would face consequences if the state machinery interfered with the protest. Failing a CBI inquiry order within seven days, Das announced he would start a hunger strike.
india Former JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, who is in jail for a rape case, has come under new scrutiny. Investigators found between 80 and 90 downloaded pornographic videos on a mobile phone seized from his cell in Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. This discovery happened during a search operation targeting high-profile inmates in August 2026. The phone is now undergoing forensic analysis to check the content's relevance to his ongoing criminal proceedings. Authorities have registered a fresh FIR and named another prisoner in the case.
world Cambridge University has hired an academic who previously supported the proscribed Islamist terror group Hizb ut-Tahrir. Farah Ahmed joined the Faculty of Education at Cambridge last year to handle postgraduate research and undergraduate teaching. In 2002, she co-wrote a pamphlet claiming Western education was a threat to Muslim beliefs. She also condemned democracy as a corrupt tradition and criticized British schools' curricula. The university stated its commitment to academic freedom and robust debate. 📚
sports Ferran Torres is set to join Paris Saint-Germain, ending his successful stint at Barcelona. The Spanish international has agreed personal terms for a deal valued at €50 million plus €5 million in add-ons. This transfer was finalized around Wednesday, allowing him to skip training with Barcelona. Coach Luis Enrique plans to use Torres' versatility, leveraging his ability to drift in attack. He is expected to feature in the August 23 Ligue 1 opening match against Stade Rennais. 🚀
sports Real Madrid has confirmed the starting lineup for their friendly match against Deportivo. The game is set to take place in Riazor, La Coruña, Spain. The match is scheduled for December 8, 2026, at 21:00 CET. Both teams have released their respective starting XIs for the Trofeo Teresa Herrera. Viewers can catch the action on Real Madrid TV for streaming. ⚽
health Junior doctors in Andhra Medical College are continuing their protest for the third day in Visakhapatnam. The A.P. Government Doctors’ Association stated the 3% annual hike proposed by the Health Department is insulting to the medical fraternity. They demand a biannual stipend hike increase from 15% to 30%, having waited since January this year. The protest started because the overdue 15% increment hasn't been implemented in over seven months. The doctors are withdrawing non-emergency services in government teaching hospitals during the strike. 🩺
health The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to surpass the deadliest in history, according to the WHO head. This crisis is unfolding in eastern Congo, which is the fastest-growing outbreak globally. As of now, over 2,000 deaths have occurred out of more than 4,300 cases since it began in February. The outbreak is challenging due to the rare Bundibugyo virus having no approved vaccines or treatments. Experts now project the peak could last up to twelve months, prompting clinical trials for new treatments.
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