✈️ Laser beam scares flight near Kolkata airport

A laser beam reportedly hit the cockpit of a Malaysia Airlines flight near Kolkata airport on Saturday night. The flight, carrying 159 passengers, was approaching Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport from Kuala Lumpur. The incident occurred while the aircraft was about eight nautical miles from the runway on August 9, 2026. The beam caused the pilot disorientation, forcing the plane to circle before a second approach. The flight eventually landed safely at around 11:25 PM, and police are now investigating the source. ✈️

💥 Mamata claims stones attacked her during visit

Mamata Banerjee alleged that stones were pelted at her car while visiting the family of deceased TMC worker Birju Keot. This incident occurred in Barrackpore, West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Sunday. Banerjee stated the attack was severe, saying they could have all been killed. She accused anti-social elements and questioned the police protection provided. This fuels local political tensions following Keot's death in police custody.

🎓 Retired Professors Donate Life Savings To State University

Retired professors Dr Pannalal Goswami and Dr Nandita Bhattacharya Goswami donated Rs 1 crore to KBVS&ASU in Nalbari this July. They gave their entire life savings, built over four decades on government salaries, to the Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University. This significant contribution marks one of the largest individual gifts received by the university. The couple felt that by returning wealth to the people, they lightened their burden. This donation aims to boost higher education and preserve Assam's ancient knowledge. 📚

🚨 Indian man arrested in Germany over girlfriend's death

A 20-year-old Indian man faces first-degree murder charges after his 19-year-old American girlfriend was found dead in Tucson, Arizona. Police were called to her apartment near Euclid Avenue and Elm Street on Thursday after a welfare check was requested by her family. Investigators suspect the man, Varun Batchigari, who allegedly strangled her, after he took her belongings. He fled to Berlin, Germany, before authorities arranged his detention through international cooperation. Batchigari is currently in custody and is expected to be extradited to Arizona to face charges. 💔

🚨 FIFA slams efforts to undermine Infantino

FIFA issued a strong statement against what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to discredit President Gianni Infantino. This warning came after Infantino denied claims that UEFA paid his alleged lover while he was the general secretary. The controversy intensified following the failure of his $4.2bn World Cup rights proposal, leading to calls for his resignation. FIFA affirmed his leadership is democratically elected and rejects unsubstantiated claims. Despite criticism, Infantino maintains substantial support from FIFA's 211 member associations. ⚽

🩺 Kolkata Doctor's Secret IVF Win in 1978

In 1978, Dr Subhas Mukhopadhyay and his team achieved a massive medical breakthrough in Kolkata. This groundbreaking work led to the birth of Durga, India's first IVF baby, on October 3, 1978. Mukhopadhyay developed techniques like embryo freezing despite limited resources. However, his claims were rejected by a West Bengal government committee and the medical establishment. Later, Dr T C Anand Kumar publicly credited him in 1997, finally restoring his place in medical history.

🏥 The long journey of organ transplant in India 🩺

The process for an organ transplant in India is a complex journey involving medical evaluation and registration. This process is coordinated across a network including NOTTO, regional bodies, and registered transplant hospitals. India recorded nearly 20,000 organ transplants in 2025, significantly up from under 5,000 in 2013. Patients are placed on waiting lists based on medical criteria, such as MELD scores or dialysis time. The journey concludes when a compatible organ becomes available from living or deceased donors.

🚨 ED hits Reliance Infra in NHAI toll road scam

The Enforcement Directorate filed a prosecution complaint against Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. and others regarding an alleged Rs 183 crore money laundering case. This action was taken in New Delhi concerning four NHAI-awarded toll-road projects, including Trichy-Karur and Jaipur-Reengus. Approximately Rs 187 crore was allegedly diverted during September and October 2010 through fake subcontracting payments. The funds were reportedly layered through shell companies and diamond traders before being moved. Further investigation is ongoing to identify all individuals involved in this money laundering network.

😠 JNUSU slams JNU admin over Khalid book discussion cancellation

The Jawaharlal Nehu University Students’ Union (JNUSU) strongly criticized the JNU administration for canceling a discussion on Umar Khalid's book. This event was scheduled for August 10 at SSS-1 auditorium, featuring academics and activists. The cancellation was done despite JNUSU asserting that discussing books is vital for academic culture. The administration cited non-disclosure of full facts as the reason for the cancellation. JNUSU insists the conversation will continue outside the venue, calling the move an anti-intellectual act. 📚

📚 Umar Khalid book talk venue changes at JNU

A book discussion on Umar Khalid’s book, "Fractured Communities: Adivasi Histories and the Politics of Power," has been rescheduled. The event, organized by JNUSU, was set to happen at Jawaharlal Nehru University on Monday, August 10, 2026. The original venue, the School of Social Sciences-I auditorium, was canceled without a stated reason. Professors Prabhu Mahapatra and Uma Chakravarti are among the confirmed speakers for this Indigenous Peoples Day event. The JNUSU will announce the alternative venue for the discussion later. 📚

🇮🇳 Fadnavis honors Quit India Movement legacy

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to martyrs on the 84th anniversary of the 'Quit India' Movement on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Leaders from various parties joined in homage at the martyrs’ memorial in August Kranti Maidan, south Mumbai. The movement, started by Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai, began on August 9, 1942. It was a crucial push to end British Rule, strengthening India's path to independence. The legacy of patriotism from that time continues to inspire people today. 🇮🇳