💰 Liverpool says PSG price tags for Mbaye are too high

Liverpool has decided that Paris Saint-Germain's asking price for Ibrahim Mbaye is currently too high for them to proceed. PSG is demanding around €200m for the 18-year-old Senegalese international forward, alongside Bradley Barcola, who Liverpool also wants. The Premier League club's valuations suggest the high demands from the Ligue 1 champions might stall the transfer. Mbaye is now likely to depart from the Parc des Princes this summer. Liverpool is keen on signing two wingers to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes.

🚨 Rape convict found with phone in Bengaluru jail

Prajwal Revanna, a convict serving a life sentence for rape, was found with a phone containing Netflix, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Prime Video apps. The discovery happened during a search by Central Crime Branch at Bengaluru Central Prison on Tuesday. Authorities seized the phone, a charger, a notebook, and a pen drive, and lodged a complaint against Revanna and Pratap Rai. This incident highlights significant security lapses within the prison system, leading to a show cause notice for the prison superintendent. A detailed enquiry is underway, and the Assistant Superintendent Iranna Rangapur has been suspended. 📱

⛽ Himachal adds tax on petrol and diesel

Himachal Pradesh has implemented a new 'orphan and widow cess' on both petrol and high-speed diesel. This tax directly affects consumers across the state of Himachal Pradesh. The levy comes into effect starting from June 1, 2024. The government stated this measure aims to support vulnerable sections of the population. Further details regarding the impact on fuel prices are expected soon.

🚨 Ex-MLA arrested over rushed victim cremation

Nirmal Ghosh, a former Trinamool MLA, was arrested in Puri, Odisha, regarding the alleged hurried cremation of a doctor victim. The arrest followed CM Suvenu Adhikari ordering a fresh probe into the incident that occurred on August 9, 2024. The victim's father filed an FIR naming Ghosh and two others on Monday. Ghosh fled to Odisha after the police commissionerate was instructed to start an investigation. Authorities are currently working to trace the other two individuals named in the FIR. 😥

🔥 Drones hit Wildberries hub and oil refinery in Bashkortostan

Ukrainian drones attacked a Wildberries logistics hub and a major oil refinery in Bashkortostan on Thursday. Regional officials reported that 16 drones were shot down near Salavat and five others in the Chishminsky district. Two people sustained injuries in the attacks, and a fire erupted at the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery. Wildberries confirmed a fire at another industrial zone facility, where staff had already evacuated. A Ka-32 firefighting helicopter was deployed to help manage the blaze at the logistics hub.

🏞️ Alaska creek bounces back after mining damage

Resurrection Creek in Southcentral Alaska suffered heavy degradation from decades of gold mining activities. The U.S. Forest Service started the first restoration on a 1.5-mile reach in 2006. Following this effort, salmon runs in the creek increased by a factor of six. The project later stalled due to funding issues but restarted in 2021 with new partners. This ongoing work aims to restore 2.2 miles and improve 74 acres of habitat. 🏞️

🏡 Mud house with car doors in Uttarakhand

Architect Shagun Singh built a unique 'Gaadi Ghar' in Pangot village near Nainital. This dwelling features an entryway made from the doors of an abandoned Mahindra Bolero SUV. The construction, which took over 45 days, utilizes thick mud walls and a living grass roof. This design showcases how load-bearing cob walls can be sturdy on uneven terrain. The house serves as a living example of her philosophy from Geeli Mitti. 🏡

🚨 Ex-MLA arrested over RG Kar victim's cremation

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh has been arrested in Odisha regarding the RG Kar case. He is alleged to be involved in the 'hurried cremation' of the victim. The incident occurred at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata in 2024. Police confirmed the arrest on Thursday as part of the ongoing investigation. Further updates are expected as this remains a developing story.

🏞️ Florida turns old farmland into coastal gem

Florida spent around $17 million transforming degraded farmland near Tampa Bay into the 700-acre Robinson Preserve. This coastal refuge is located in Manatee County, Florida, and now draws about 240,000 visitors annually. The transformation effort began in 2003, with initial phases completed by 2008. The project successfully restored wetland habitat, supporting fish populations and generating significant local economic activity. This preserve now serves as a model for ecosystem restoration benefiting both nature and community health. 🏞️

🔭 NASA spots dark matter using galaxy star streams

A stellar stream from a globular cluster has been identified in the ultra-diffuse galaxy UGC 9050-Dw1, located 115 million light-years away. An international team, including Tjitske Starkenburg, detected this faint ribbon using archival Hubble Space Telescope data. Researchers estimated the galaxy's total mass and confirmed a substantial presence of unseen dark matter. This finding validates using stellar streams as a new method to map dark matter distribution in distant galaxies. Future telescopes like the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will further test this technique. 🔭

🏏 Bangladesh crushes Australia in first Test in Darwin

Bangladesh dominated the first Test against Australia in Darwin, exposing their batting weaknesses early on. Hasan Mahmud starred for Bangladesh, picking up 6 wickets for 55 runs in the innings. Australia was ultimately bundled out for 198 runs after 53 overs on the first day. Despite early struggles from Weatherald, Labuschagne, and Green, Steve Smith scored 71 runs. The Test is the first played at Marrara Stadium since 2004.