🏗️ Mumbai Metro 7A Viaduct in Danger Due to Planning Mistake

The Mumbai Metro 7A viaduct is currently facing a risk of demolition because of a critical planning error. This infrastructure project is located in Mumbai and involves a significant construction scope. The project cost is reported to be around Rs 250 crore, and the issue surfaced recently. This situation highlights serious oversight in the initial planning stages of the metro line. Authorities are now reviewing the situation to determine the next steps for the viaduct. 🏗️

🤖 Govt school teachers embracing AI in classrooms

Around 26% of government school teachers regularly use Artificial Intelligence, and 72% hold a positive view on its use in education. This national survey was conducted across 797 government schools in states like Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Teachers primarily use AI as a teaching aid for simplifying concepts, generating examples, and preparing assessments. While 86% feel AI boosts their effectiveness, they also worry about increased student dependence on the tech. JanAI plans to build a community of 50,000 rural AI teacher champions over the next 12–18 months. 🤖

⚽ Enzo Fernandez moves to Manchester City for £125m

Enzo Fernández is reportedly joining Manchester City after months of speculation and uncertainty. The move sees the player reuniting with Enzo Maresca at the club. The final transfer fee agreed upon is £125m, surpassing the initial £120m bid. This decision leaves Chelsea struggling to find a suitable replacement player in time. The club must now rely on in-house options like Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia.

🧠 Ahmedabad student nails world record in time calculation

A 21-year-old student from Ahmedabad set a new world record by mentally calculating local time across 120 countries. Yash Hemang Baxi achieved this feat in just 5.14 minutes without any aids present. This surpasses his previous record of 101 countries in 14 minutes and 42 seconds. The achievement was recognized by the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records. He continues to raise the benchmark for mental time calculation globally. 🤯

🌋 454-million-year-old volcano found under England

A massive supervolcano erupted beneath what is now eastern England over 454 million years ago. Scientists from the British Geological Survey and the University of Oslo found evidence buried under The Wash in Norfolk and Lincolnshire. The tiny zircon crystals dated the eruption to approximately 454.4 million years ago. This ancient event may have created the Kinnekulle ash layer found across Norway, Sweden, and other Baltic nations. The research suggests the ash plume crossed the Tornquist Sea before settling in Scandinavia. 🌋

🔥 Ritual row heats up: BJP performs puja for Rahul Gandhi

The political controversy over a purification ritual at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground has escalated significantly. The BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha performed a 'buddhi-shuddhi' ritual for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Dehradun. This occurred following allegations of a 'suddhikaran yajna' after Mallikarjun Kharge's August 8 rally in Haldwani. Congress leaders criticized the alleged ritual as caste discrimination, while an FIR was filed against Rahul Gandhi. The row now has Congress units protesting across several states. 😔

🏏 Sooryavanshi helps East Zone reach Duleep Trophy final

East Zone secured a four-wicket victory over defending champions Central Zone to advance to the Duleep Trophy final. This match took place on Tuesday at the semi-final stage of the tournament. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed 40 runs off 43 balls while chasing a target of 159 on the third day. His aggressive batting helped East Zone, who won in 2012-13, overcome the tough challenge. They will now face South or North Zone in the final at Chepauk starting September 6. 🏆

🚨 School Principal Arrested in Sexual Assault Case

A government school principal was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old student. The accused, Anuj Vasudeva, is from Hoshiarpur and the incident reportedly happened on August 11 in Arnyala Shahpur. A formal complaint was lodged more than two weeks later on August 27. This case raises serious concerns about child safety within educational settings. The minor remains hospitalized with an unstable condition as the investigation continues. 💔

⚠️ Traffic alert for Congress protest in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued advisories for motorists due to a planned protest. The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) is organizing the demonstration at Freedom Park on September 2. The protest is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to protest an FIR against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Vehicular movement near Freedom Park Junction will be temporarily restricted, and parking is banned on several roads. Motorists are urged to cooperate with these diversions for smooth traffic flow.

🏔️ British National Rescued Weeks After Nepal Floods

A British national has been successfully rescued in Nepal alongside 118 Nepalese citizens. This rescue occurred nearly a week after devastating floods struck the nation. The floods resulted in over 1,000 deaths, and more than 3,900 people are still missing. The operation is led by an international team including Chinese and Nepalese military personnel. Further updates are expected as search efforts continue for the missing individuals.

⚡ Bangladesh opts for pricey Chinese power solution

Bangladesh is set to pay Tk 25 per unit for electricity from a Chinese waste-to-energy project in Dhaka. This decision follows Dhaka's objection to India's proposed Rs 0.01 cross-border power charge. The project, at Aminbazar landfill, has a 42 MW capacity and aims to manage urban waste. This tariff is about 127% higher than the Tk 11 average paid from Indian suppliers in FY 2025-26. The power could supply the national grid by August or September 2028. ⚡