✈️ No plans to sell Shivamogga Airport to private groups

KSIIDC chairperson Nanjayyana Math confirmed there are no proposals to sell or hand over Shivamogga Airport to private agencies. The corporation did float an expression of interest to check market feedback, but no decision has been made regarding AAI or any other agency. Currently, 33 different agencies handle various operations at the airport, with performance being regularly reviewed. Star Air is interested in flying to Bengaluru, and flights to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Mysuru are being pursued. Night-landing facilities are 80-85% done, expected completion is in another one to one-and-a-half months. ✈️

✊ Train cancellation won't stop Delhi march, says CPI

CPI activists organized a march to the Thrissur railway station on Friday. This protest was against the Centre's cancellation of a special train for their Delhi Chalo March. The march was scheduled for September 1st at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. K.P. Rajendran accused the government of curbing dissent using measures like train cancellations. The CPI plans to intensify its agitation against what it calls anti-people policies. ✊

🏏 Delhi Premier League Match 27 predictions 🏏

Match 27 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 pits New Delhi Tigers against South Delhi Superstarz on August 15th. The Tigers are in 6th place with 1 win, while Superstarz are also 6th with 2 wins. The ground averages 183 for the first innings and 175 for the second innings. New Delhi Tigers have Himmat Singh as their top scorer, while South Delhi Superstarz have Ayush Badoni. The predictions favor South Delhi Superstarz to win the match.

🏅 Amaravati Championship 2026 selections wrapped up in Vizag

District-level selections for the Amaravati Championship-2026 took place on Friday at the SAAP Integrated Sports Complex in Kommadi. SAAP organized the selections across the State in 12 disciplines for Under-17 and Under-23 boys and girls. The State-level Championship is set for August 24-26 in Tirupati, with a total prize pool of ₹91.90 lakh. MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao emphasized that participation itself counts as success and builds life confidence. Athlete K. Sri Varshitha won her opening bout in the Under-23 women’s 48-51 kg boxing category. 🏅

🇮🇳 Vande Mataram's big moment at Red Fort 🇮🇳

India's national song, Vande Mataram, will be featured prominently on August 15, 2026, for the first time from the Red Fort ramparts. This event involves 2,500 NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers at the Red Fort, as announced on August 10, 2026. The new Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026, criminalizes disrupting its singing, mandating all six stanzas. This move formalizes Vande Mataram's equal status with Jana Gana Mana after years of debate. The government has also issued specific instructions for the ceremonial rendition preceding the National Song.

🧐 Gandhi faces notice over comments to Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi has received a notice from the Lok Sabha's Privileges Committee regarding remarks made against Amit Shah. This action stems from a complaint filed by BJP MP Anurag Thakur to Speaker Om Birla on July 30. The allegations cite violations of Rules 352 and 353 during the debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. Thakur claimed Gandhi used unparliamentary language, including terms like 'idiots' and 'andhbhakts'. Gandhi must submit his formal response to the committee by August 28. 🧐

🏚️ Kerala harbour shopping complex is falling apart

A shopping complex at Neendakara fishing harbour in Kollam is now abandoned months after its hasty pre-election inauguration. This two-storey structure with 24 shop spaces was meant to be a commercial hub for local traders. The neglect has caused infrastructure decay, and the site is reportedly used by anti-social elements. Displaced vendors are still facing issues with promised reallotment of premises. Fishers note this reflects broader decay in the vital harbour, despite recent claims of a development master plan. 😥

🌾 Centre allocates massive fertilizer boost to Andhra Pradesh

The Central government has allocated 25.10 lakh MT of various fertilizers to Andhra Pradesh for the 2026-27 rabi season. This decision was made at a national-level zonal conference held from August 14th to review seasonal requirements. The allocation considers the state's projected crop area, soil status, and past consumption trends. The total area for rabi 2026-27 is estimated at 51.76 lakh hectares, according to department data. Furthermore, Andhra Pradesh received an extra 2.02 lakh MT compared to the last year's allotment. 🌾

🏥 New OP block opens at Dharmavaram hospital

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav inaugurated a new outpatient (OP) block at the Government Area Hospital in Dharmavaram on Friday. This upgrade aims to significantly reduce waiting times and boost overall patient services there. Monthly OP registrations have climbed from 18,000 to 24,000 over the last five years, according to the Minister. Separate counters are now set up for women, men, the elderly, and people with disabilities for convenience. The hospital also received ₹2.10 crore in medical equipment and a new blood bank approval.

🔥 Wolverine meets PS5 in wild console collab

PlayStation and Marvel have teamed up for a bold collaboration bringing Wolverine to the PS5 console. This limited edition features a vivid yellow, black, and Adamantium color scheme inspired by Battle Reborn. The consoles and accessories include hand-drawn ink illustrations and slashing mark designs. These unique pieces allow personalization even if you already own a PS5. Pre-orders for this design drop on August 19 at 10 AM local time. 🎮

🛰️ ISRO set to launch NavIC satellite NVS-03 in September

ISRO is finally preparing to launch its next space mission, NVS-03, as part of India's NavIC navigation series. The launch is scheduled for the first week of September from the Sriharikota spaceport. This marks the second launch this year, following a failed attempt in January. NavIC currently faces issues due to ageing satellites and past mission setbacks. Following NVS-03, ISRO plans to launch NVS-04, NVS-05, and GISAT-1A.