⚽ Liverpool rejects £80m bid to keep Gakpo

Liverpool has decided to keep Cody Gakpo at Anfield after rejecting a formal £80m offer from Manchester City. This decision comes after the Reds completed a £123m signing of Bradley Barcola on Monday. The rejection followed strong interest from Tottenham and Manchester City throughout the transfer window. Liverpool initially considered selling if a replacement arrived, but have now decided to keep the player. Gakpo is happy to stay and will compete for a starting spot against Ipswich Town on Friday. ⚽

💻 Xiaomi Pad 8: A Budget Beast That Stays in My Bag

The Xiaomi Pad 8 has become a permanent fixture in the reviewer's backpack after being tested as a device. The reviewer, writing for Hindustan Times Digital Streams, found its performance exceeded expectations for an Android tablet under ₹50,000. It features an 11.2-inch 3K display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a quad-speaker setup. The total combo with the Focus Keyboard is priced at ₹58,998, making it a bargain against rivals. Despite slow charging, the tablet offers excellent value for media consumption. 📱

🏥 Anna Hazare hospitalized in ICU with dehydration

Social activist Anna Hazare was admitted to the Bombay Hospital's ICU on Monday after suffering from a viral infection and acute dehydration. He was transported to the hospital via a cardiac ambulance with caretakers from his village. Tests are currently underway under Dr. Gautam Bhansali to determine the necessary further treatment. Hazare previously gained national fame through the India Against Corruption movement in 2011. He consistently stresses that societal issues must be resolved through democratic dialogue, not violence.

🚇 Kochi Metro extension pushes to Angamaly

Stakeholders have requested an extension of the Kochi metro airport line further to Angamaly. This push involves KMRL submitting the detailed project report for the airport extension to the State government. The extension aims to decongest Angamaly, a town facing severe traffic snarls on the Aluva-Angamaly NH 544 stretch. Connecting to the Angamaly railway station would link it with the proposed Sabari rail network, benefiting commuters from Thrissur. Experts suggest building the terminal at Karayamparambu, potentially saving on land acquisition costs.

⌚ Apple Watch 12 might get always-on heart rate tracking

Apple's upcoming Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 could feature always-on heart rate tracking and a revamped Fitness app experience. Mark Gurman reports that Apple is testing these changes to enhance user health data and wellness insights. This feature would continuously record heart rate throughout the day, not just during workouts. The update aims to provide a fuller picture of resting heart rate and recovery patterns. This move helps Apple compete with fitness trackers like Whoop and Oura. ⌚

🤝 Pakistan to lead new 'Islamic Nato' for three years

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan agreed to establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. Pakistan will lead this general secretariat during its initial three-year phase. Top officials from the three nations met in Istanbul on Monday for the first committee meeting. This pact, signed on August 7, aims to boost defense cooperation and collective deterrence among the Sunni Muslim-majority allies. The alliance states that an attack on one member will be considered an attack on all three. 🤝

💣 Gaza air strikes kill five people amid ceasefire talks

Israeli air strikes have resulted in the death of at least five people across the Gaza Strip recently. These attacks occurred in Gaza City near a public park and in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood. On Monday, two people died in one strike, while another hit killed at least three people. Israel claims the strikes targeted Hamas fighters, although no evidence was provided for the two incidents. This escalation continues despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreed in October. 😔

⚽ Arsenal eyeing Lyon winger Malick Fofana

Arsenal is reportedly looking to sign Olympique Lyonnais winger Malick Fofana, who is 21 years old. The London club has made initial inquiries regarding the Belgian player currently under contract with Lyon until 2028. Despite Crystal Palace being close to a deal, Fofana turned down the Eagles, and Lyon may agree to sell their most valuable player. Since joining Lyon from La Gantoise in January 2024, the player has shown good form this season. His quick start includes scoring two goals in six appearances so far.

🙏 220 TN Pilgrims Safe in Nepal, 84 Missing

The Public Works Department Minister confirmed that 220 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who visited Nepal are safe. The minister stated this was reported on Monday, with 84 individuals currently untraced. Authorities have been contacting the families of the missing persons through the External Affairs Ministry. Efforts are underway to establish contact with governments in Tibet and China as a possibility. Rescue operations are ongoing, with help centres running 24x7.

🏔️ Himalayan avalanche triggers deadly floods in Nepal

An ice-rock avalanche rapidly descended from 5,200 metres in the Langtang–Lirung area of Rasuwa. This disaster struck the Nepal-China border, resulting in over 900 fatalities and thousands missing. The mass traveled at an estimated 167 kmph, reaching the Lhende River before surging into the Trishuli system on August 26. Researchers found no evidence of a GLOF or extreme rainfall as the cause of the devastation. Further investigation is needed to pinpoint the exact geological mechanism behind this tragedy. 😥

🛡️ India to co-produce Javelin missiles with Tata Advanced Systems

Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the Javelin Joint Venture have signed an MoU to explore co-producing the Javelin All Up Round missile in India. This partnership involves TASL and JJV, which is a collaboration between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. The agreement was made following India's recent Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the US for this missile system. The plan includes setting up a final assembly and integration facility in India, utilizing sub-assembly kits from the US. This move is expected to boost India's defense manufacturing and technology capabilities. 🚀