⚽ Man City close in on Cody Gakpo deal

Manchester City is intensifying their pursuit of Dutch winger Cody Gakpo before the transfer window closes. City is keen on Gakpo as they need attacking reinforcements after Omar Marmoush and Savinho left for Tottenham Hotspur. Talks are advanced, but Liverpool has set one final condition for the transfer to happen. The Merseyside club requires a suitable replacement to be secured before approving any move for the player. This situation is complicated by Gakpo's recent five-season contract renewal with Liverpool. 🧐

🎾 US Open kicks off with Day 1 match predictions 🎾

The US Open started on Sunday with 18 women's singles matches on the first day. Jessica Pegula is playing against Elena-Gabriela Ruse in New York. Predictions suggest Pegula will advance in Round 2, while Vekic might move on in Round 3. Elina Svitolina is favored to pass the early rounds against Solana Sierra. This sets the stage for an intense tournament run ahead.

🌊 Seven bodies found in UP river after Nepal floods

At least seven unidentified bodies were recovered from the Gandak river in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts. These deaths followed devastating floods that originated in Nepal, causing the river's water flow to sharply increase. Three bodies of women and a man were found in Maharajganj's Telphal area. Additionally, three bodies were located near Siswagopal village in Kushinagar. Officials are currently working hard to identify all the deceased victims. 🌊

🩺 1 in 3 young women skip cancer screening

The share of women aged 21 to 29 who never had cervical cancer screening rose to nearly 32% by 2023, up from 12.5% in 2005. Researchers tracked this using federal health data from 2005 to 2023. Cases of advanced cervical cancer in women aged 30 to 64 climbed over 2% yearly since 2017. Asian or less formally educated women showed higher never-screened rates across both age groups. This trend worries public health experts because early detection makes the disease highly treatable. 🩺

🗳️ Akali factions exploring BJP alliance for 2027 polls

Punar Surjit faction leaders are in pre-poll talks with the BJP regarding a potential alliance for the 2027 Assembly elections. These talks involve the BJP and the Sukhbir Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in Punjab. Discussions are centering on the NDA induction, with the faction splitting in August 2025 due to party reforms. A key proposal involves both factions joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. Seat-sharing discussions will consider factors like the 10 stalwarts who left Sukhbir after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. 🤝

🎓 AI needs human touch, says TI chief at NIT-C convocation

Santhosh Kumar, President of Texas Instruments, delivered the 22nd convocation address at NIT-C on Saturday, August 29, 2026. He emphasized that AI's potential requires human intelligence and creativity to guide it effectively. Mathew P. Tharaniyil also spoke, highlighting that entrepreneurship presents opportunities for growth despite its difficulties. A total of 2,134 students were conferred degrees, marking the highest number in NIT-C's history. The graduating class included 1,162 BTech and 136 PhD graduates, with Prof. Prasad Krishna presiding over the event.

🏥 Cochin Cancer Centre to hire doctors ASAP

The Cochin Cancer Research Centre (CCRC) is prioritizing the recruitment of 36 doctors to address staffing shortages. This move comes from Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor in Kalamassery. Currently, over a hundred sanctioned posts remain vacant at the centre. The urgency stems from the high incidence of cancer in Kerala and rising treatment costs. A recruitment board is set up to ensure the facility becomes fully operational soon. 🏥

🩺 Antibiotic side effects linked to manic symptoms

A case report documented a temporal association between the start of manic-spectrum symptoms and the administration of co-amoxiclav. This occurred in a patient who was undergoing treatment in a clinical setting. The timeline noted the onset of symptoms correlating with the antibiotic use. This highlights a potential adverse drug reaction that needs further investigation. Clinicians are advised to monitor for such symptoms when prescribing this medication. 🩺

🛡️ CJI says court fights digital arrest scams proactively 🛡️

The Chief Justice of India highlighted the Supreme Court's quick action against the 'digital arrest' scam. This happened during his address at the 43rd International Symposium on Economic Crime in London. The court has directed Union and States to tackle this issue and create a specific offence for it. This shows the Indian Judiciary is actively responding to new fraud schemes instead of waiting for Parliament. The core focus remains on due process, proportionality, and the presumption of innocence.

😠 Thomas slams police action against local Congress leader

Former Congress leader K.V. Thomas criticized the police action against a local Congress leader in Thiruvananthapuram. The incident involved Anilkumar, alias Chenthi Anil, allegedly blocking CM V.D. Satheesan's convoy and misbehaving with him. This happened on Friday, August 28, 2026, as the CM headed to Sree Narayana Gurukulam at Chempazhanthy. Thomas compared this to a past clash during a K. Karunakaran event, questioning Satheesan's handling of his party worker's arrest. Anilkumar was expelled from the party on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

⚽ Alvarez update: Barca pursuit officially shut down

Mateu Alemany stated that the plan regarding Julian Alvarez is very clear for Atletico Madrid. The forward missed training this week with Diego Simeone’s side due to feeling unwell in Madrid. As of August 29, 2026, Atletico confirmed they would not sell the player to Barcelona. Alemany mentioned Alvarez trained yesterday and they hope he'll be available for the next LaLiga match. Despite Arsenal's interest, Alvarez reportedly told Mikel Arteta he does not want to move.