sports Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Club Brugge's left-back, Joaquin Seys. The 21-year-old currently plays for Club Brugge in Belgium. Last season, he featured 55 times, scoring 5 goals and providing 8 assists. He also made the 2026 Belgium World Cup squad, though he only played in the quarter-final loss to Spain. Club Brugge wants €35 million for him, as he has three years left on his contract.
tech Meshy AI secured nearly $400 million in Series B funding to grow its text-to-3D platform. This Sunnyvale startup is now valued at an estimated $1.5 billion. The company currently has over 12 million registered users and revenue growing 12 times year over year as of the latest reports. Meshy partners with 3D printing companies like Bambu Lab and is rolling out 8K texture support. This investment will fuel global expansion and further research and development for their AI tools. 🤖
business The housing and urban affairs ministry announced a major milestone regarding the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna in urban areas. Specifically, over one crore houses have been completed and delivered under this flagship scheme. Since 2015, a total of 1.25 crore houses have been sanctioned, with around one crore allotted to women. The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee recently approved additional housing proposals from states and UTs. Further sanctions included over 2.09 lakh houses for EWS families and 1.4 lakh houses under BLC.
Thousands of protesters blocked the Nashik-Pune highway on Sunday, August 9, 2026, demanding the original railway route via Sangamner and Narayangaon. The protest involved MLC Satyajeet Tambe, who was detained by police in various spots like Chakan and Khed. The original route was favored because it was near the GMRT facility, while an alternative route via Shirdi was proposed. Over ₹500 crore has already been disbursed for land acquisition on the initial route. Protesters insist the 60-day deadline for the study committee must not be extended. 🚉
science Intricate geometric patterns were found engraved on ostrich eggshells dating back over 60,000 years ago. This was discovered by researchers from the University of Bologna at sites like Diepkloof in southern Africa. The study analyzed 112 fragments from two South African sites and one in Namibia. The findings prove these carvings weren't random but followed organized geometric rules. This indicates that Homo sapiens possessed advanced abstract thought capabilities early on.
entertainment Newly surfaced police files detail Liam Payne's final hours at a Buenos Aires hotel, showing him drinking and using drugs. The documents cover his movements inside the CasaSur Palermo Hotel on October 16, 2024, when the 31-year-old died. These files include photos of him meeting two women and using cocaine before his fatal fall. Hotel staff eventually called emergency services after his behavior became troubling. Toxicology tests confirmed the presence of cocaine, crack cocaine, ketamine, and alcohol in his system.
Stagnant water collected across Amritsar after monsoon rains has sparked major concerns about mosquito breeding. Residents in various areas reported that mosquito-control teams have not visited their localities despite water remaining still for days. This situation is particularly worrying during the monsoon season when puddles and containers become ideal breeding spots. Municipal Corporation officials confirmed that fogging operations have started in vulnerable zones but haven't covered the whole city. Health experts advise draining stagnant water and regular site inspections over just relying on fogging. 🦟
business US Senator Eric Schmitt called for tougher oversight on H-1B hiring practices due to concerns about foreign workers displacing Americans. He addressed this in a letter to Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, raising issues with the PERM labor certification system. The senator wants the Department of Labor to modernize recruitment rules, as the current regulations haven't been updated in over 20 years. Schmitt proposes mandatory online advertising and recording every US applicant for PERM positions. He also requested data on past usage of H-1B and OPT programs alongside PERM applications. 🧐
tech Beast of Reincarnation patch 1.0.7 introduced camera, balance, and PC fixes to the game. This update was released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PC on August 4, 2026. Key changes include remapable interact button and adjusted parry windows for Emma. Boss and enemy balance adjustments were added, alongside fixes for upscaling and V-Sync issues. Further support for DLSS 4/4.5 (L/M) and FSR4 is planned for future updates.
South Western Railway has commissioned new Vande Bharat sleeper trains for its routes. These modern trains will operate on the busy Bengaluru-Mumbai line. The order involves several new units set for deployment soon. This upgrade aims to boost passenger comfort and travel experience significantly. The trains are expected to start running on the specified route shortly. 🚄
world Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba operative involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, passed away suddenly. He died near a mosque entrance in Islamabad after dining at an unfamiliar location. The incident occurred on August 8, with his death being pronounced immediately at the scene. Local media suggested poisoning, though a severe medical emergency remains a possibility. Regional intelligence observers are now focused on the circumstances surrounding his sudden demise.
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