sports Veteran goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has sadly passed away at the age of 78. He was a former player for Manchester United and Aston Villa. Rimmer was part of the 1968 European Cup-winning squad with United and reached the final with Villa in 1982. He made 287 appearances for Aston Villa between 1977 and 1983. His legacy includes winning the European Cup with two different English clubs. 🧤
business IIT Hyderabad alumnus Vivekananda Pasam shifted his career path after receiving an Amazon offer. He initially focused on UPSC preparation for four years, appearing in the exam in 2022, 2023, and 2025. After clearing a Staff Selection Commission exam and joining as a Customs Inspector in September 2025, he switched to management education. With only 45 days, he scored 99.92 percentile in CAT 2025 and secured admission to IIM Ahmedabad's 2026-28 program. This journey shows how setbacks can lead to unexpected professional opportunities.
business The Madras High Court reserved its orders on a writ petition filed to quash the DVAC's FIR in the TASMAC tender irregularities case. This petition was filed by T. Ramesh of Karur, co-accused in the case involving V. Senthilbalaji in West Mambalam. The FIR was registered on July 28, 2026, related to irregularities causing a loss of at least ₹100 crore. The petitioner argued that Section 17 of the PCA, 1988, violates arrest mandates, while DVAC opposed the plea. The court will decide on this challenge to the FIR and PCA section soon. ⚖️
business Barcelona is looking at Sporting CP striker Luis Suarez as a backup option since Julian Alvarez transfer is stalling. The 28-year-old Colombian striker is currently a key player for Sporting CP, making the signing tough for the Blaugrana. Hansi Flick has already approved pursuing Suarez, seeing him as a good stylistic fit for the team. Currently, Barcelona is waiting one more week to see Alvarez's situation before moving forward with alternatives. This transfer saga is expected to be intense as Sporting holds a strong contract until 2030.
business Virender Singh Basoya, a major drug kingpin, has been brought back to India from the UAE into NCB custody. He was arrested in the UAE this June following an Interpol red notice issued by the NCB. The syndicate was linked to a Rs 13,000 crore case, with seizures including 1,289 kg of cocaine/mephedrone and 39.7 kg of marijuana. This highlights the government's zero-tolerance policy against narcotics hiding overseas. Authorities will now proceed with further legal action against the entire network. 🚨
business The Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, on August 12. This bill affects states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Karnataka, impacting mineral revenue streams. It cancels arrears since 2005 and changes how mineral-bearing land is regulated. The changes potentially override state taxing powers and centralize resource control. The author urges the government to limit restrictions only to mineral rights to protect state finances. 🌊
Ajit Doval revealed PM Modi's reaction immediately after the Pahalgam terror attack. The Prime Minister's first question to Doval upon arrival at the airport was shared publicly. The attack occurred in Pahalgam, and the details of the incident were discussed in the context of national security. This revelation sheds light on the leadership response during a major security threat. Further details regarding the government's counter-terrorism strategy are expected to follow.
tech Google is set to launch the Fitbit Air, its first screen-free fitness tracker, in India in October 2026. The product confirmation came during the Made by Google event in New Delhi. Global markets saw it at $99.99, while Amazon listings in India range from Rs 17,380 to Rs 18,490. This tracker features continuous heart-rate and sleep tracking without a display to minimize interruptions. More details on pricing and availability are expected before the October rollout.
india A Tiranga Yatra took place in remote villages along the LAC to celebrate Independence Day. This event was held in the Chuna and Mago sectors of Tawang district, at an altitude of around 13,000 feet. The program commemorated 150 years of Vande Mataram and was part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The yatra, organized by the Jang Sub-Divisional Administration, saw a 300-metre national flag carried from Chuna to Mago. This display highlighted unity and national pride among the border residents and security forces.
business Chandrasekaran stepping down as chairman of Tata Sons has reignited debates about power within the Tata group. This situation brings back the tensions from the Cyrus Mistry battle that occurred nearly a decade ago. Mistry's removal as chairman highlighted deep divides between operating companies and the Tata Trusts. Chandrasekaran, a TCS veteran, was brought in in 2017 to bring back stability after the public conflict. Now, the group is once again questioning where ultimate decision-making power resides.
health Four more children suspected of measles passed away in the last 24 hours, pushing the total to 894 deaths. This alarming rise was reported in Bangladesh on August 14, 2026. The current figures show 795 suspected measles deaths and 99 lab-confirmed fatalities. Since March 15th, 1,22,794 suspected patients have been hospitalized nationwide. Health authorities are monitoring the situation as new cases continue to be reported across the country. 😟
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