🧑‍⚕️ Kerala sanctions ₹14.4 crore for Endosulfan victims

The Kerala government has granted administrative sanction of ₹14.40 crore for the 'Sneha Sandhwanam' welfare package for Endosulfan victims. This allocation, routed through the Social Justice Department, is included in the State budget demand for grants for the 2026–2027 financial year. A significant part, ₹9,84,31,200, is set for monthly relief for 5,208 existing beneficiaries starting April 2026. Further funds include ₹2.64 crore for 1,000 new beneficiaries and support for caregivers. The government also allocated funds for education and upgrading 10 child rehabilitation centres. 🧑‍⚕️

🔭 Spanish village preps for eclipse tourism rush

A small Spanish mountain village is gearing up to host astrotourists for a rare total solar eclipse. Located above Somosierra, this location in northern and eastern Spain offers a minute and 29 seconds of clear-sky viewing on August 12th. With 2,000 visitors anticipated, the 93 inhabitants face logistical challenges like parking and water supply. The council has limited official slots but expects five times that many people to show up. This event is expected to boost Spanish tourism revenue significantly. 🔭

✨ Weekly tarot vibes for Aug 10-16 🔮

The main energy for the week of August 10 - 16, 2026, is guided by the Empress card. The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo on August 12 shines a light on each zodiac sign's personal power and gifts. Mars and Ceres moving into Cancer energy on August 11th and 12th highlights self-awareness and big hearts. Aries needs to reclaim self-confidence, while Leo can confidently claim they are the best option. These shifts encourage everyone to recognize their hard work and potential.

📚 Telangana forces private schools to post fee structures

The Telangana government has issued an order mandating private educational institutions to make their fee structures publicly accessible. This directive applies to all private schools operating within the state of Telangana. The order requires these schools to display the fee details on both their official websites and physical notice boards. This move aims to increase transparency and prevent unfair charging practices across the board. Schools are expected to comply with this new regulation immediately.

🔬 Thinning cancer sugar coat to boost immune attack

Cancer cells often hide from the immune system using a thick sugar coating called glycans. Researchers from Sanford Burnham Prebys are studying how to weaken this protective sugar layer on cancer cells. The goal is to make these tumors easier for the body's immune defenses to spot and destroy. This method could potentially complement current immunotherapies rather than targeting cancer cells directly. Further studies are needed to see if thinning this coat can create effective patient treatments.

🛡️ Maharashtra bans 114 pieces of radical literature

The Maharashtra government has banned 114 items of literature linked to terrorist organizations like IS and Al Qaeda. This move was formalized in a gazette notification issued by the Home Department on Thursday. Intelligence reports from the ATS indicated the ongoing circulation of this radical material. The banned content is alleged to glorify extremism, promote radicalization, and threaten India's security. Under the new Maharashtra Public Security Act, action can now be taken against those circulating these materials. 📚

😥 WHO calls for community action against DRC Ebola outbreak

The WHO and Africa CDC have urgently requested an expansion of community-led efforts to manage the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. As of August 4, 2026, the DRC reported 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths across 51 health zones. Authorities noted 99 new cases and 52 deaths in just one 24-hour period, while contact tracing only reached 75% of identified contacts. The response needs to focus on early detection and bringing services closer to affected communities to build trust. International partners must increase funding to combat the spread, as Ebola is currently outpacing the response in some areas. 😥

🏏 Simmons regrets Bangladesh's batting flop in practice match

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons criticized his batting unit for a shocking collapse during the warmup fixture against Cricket Australia XI in Darwin. The visitors were bowled out for only 54 in the second innings on Saturday, leading to a loss by an innings and 38 runs. Bangladesh scored 263 in the first innings, but CA XI replied with 355 before the quick second innings. Simmons feels the team has time to fix issues before the first Test on August 13. Meanwhile, Taijul Islam is recovering well from his finger injury and is expected to be available for the Test.

🦠 DR Congo Ebola Cases Hit 4,000+ Mark

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified, recording 4,035 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths. This severe outbreak is taking place across 51 health zones spanning five provinces in eastern DRC. In the last 12 weeks, the numbers are nearly nine times higher than the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak. Health authorities are now shifting to active community-based case finding due to the limitations of traditional contact tracing. They plan to use digital tools and improve internet connectivity to strengthen surveillance efforts. 🌍

🚨 Jailer helps inmates chat with old blackmail mastermind

A controversy erupted after a video showed three inmates talking to a 1992 blackmail case mastermind, Nafees Chishti. This incident occurred at Ajmer Central Jail, where the jailer facilitated the call using his personal mobile phone. The three prisoners were Tariq Chishti, Tausif Chishti alias Chinki, and Fakhar Jamali. These men were sentenced in 2025 for a 2014 attack, and the jailer's actions raise serious security concerns. Authorities are likely to probe this matter if the viral footage is verified. 🚨

🚨 Nagpur Woman Trafficked to Portugal

A 28-year-old woman from Nagpur was allegedly trafficked to Portugal after being duped by a Pune-based firm promising a high-paying job. The agency, 'We Migrate', extorted Rs 11 lakh from her for visa and paperwork last month. Upon reaching Portugal, the woman was held hostage and subsequently sold to a beer shop owner for forced labor. After nearly a month of severe torture, she managed to escape to Lisbon and return to India. Police have filed a case against eight accused for human trafficking and fraud. 😟