business NTPC Green Energy Limited secured a 200 MW/800 MWh BESS project from WBSEDCL. This win comes after WBSEDCL annulled a previous 250 MW/1,000 MWh tender. The contract is secured at a tariff of Rs. 4.35 lakh/MW/month for the standalone BESS projects. This marks a significant step in renewable energy infrastructure development in the region. The success follows recent BESS awards in Kolkata under the BOOT model. 🔋
tech WhatsApp is now fully functional for users across India following a temporary service interruption. The issue primarily impacted media-sharing features for users on the Meta-owned app. Downdetector reported continuous user trouble until approximately 11:26 a.m. on August 10. While text messaging remained mostly okay, the media upload and sending capabilities were severely affected. Services have since been restored, allowing users to share photos and videos normally again. 📱
health The post-mortem examination of Dr Kanike Priyanka was conducted at Gandhi Hospital on Monday. She was a doctor who passed away in KIMS hospital on Sunday in Hyderabad. Priyanka, who was 29, died almost a week after being hit by a car on August 3 in Rajamahendravaram. Minister Vakiti Srihari and Rajahmundry Urban MLA Srinivas offered condolences to her family. Her last rites will be held at Eklaspur village in Aiza mandal of Jogulamba Gadwal district. 😔
science Scientists discovered that ancient animal waste traveled across oceans 540 million years ago. This happened during the Cambrian explosion, where ancestors of modern animals appeared in the oceans. The abundance of organic matter from digestive systems acted as a catalyst, changing ancient ocean chemistry. This waste transported vital nutrients to the deep seafloor, creating a stable environment. This positive feedback loop accelerated the size and diversity of early life forms.
J.P. Morgan has increased its price target for the S&P 500 index. This upgrade was made for the 2026-end projection, citing strong earnings and the impact of Artificial Intelligence. The firm revised its outlook upwards, reflecting positive market momentum. This adjustment suggests greater confidence in the US stock market's near-term growth trajectory. Investors will now watch how these factors play out in the coming quarters. 📈
sports Jules Kounde has received several offers from Premier League clubs regarding his future at Barcelona. The French defender is currently in the spotlight, with Tottenham being mentioned as a club monitoring his situation. Barcelona values Kounde at around €50-60 million, though they are not actively looking to sell this summer. This situation means Kounde has to decide on his next move if a suitable offer arrives. The coming weeks will show if a Premier League bid matches Barcelona's valuation. 🧐
india An SFI activist accused of attacking ED officials has been detained at Chennai airport on Monday, August 10, 2026. The detained person, identified as Adarsh from SFI Chala area committee, was traced after his involvement was revealed through visual analysis. The attack occurred after an ED search at former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's residence on May 27. This search was part of a money-laundering probe involving his daughter's firm and CMRL. Officials from Thiruvananthapuram Museum police will now take custody of Adarsh in Chennai.
Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district clinched the top spot statewide in all three categories of the Jaladhara-Jalaharathi program. This was achieved in the number of works undertaken, new water storage capacity created, and expected outcomes. The district administration credited Collector T. Nishanthi's leadership for this success. The program aims to boost water security and improve irrigation potential across the region. Efforts will continue to strengthen water conservation, benefiting tribal and rural areas going forward.
india The political fight over the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) amendments is heating up. Opposition parties have joined forces to voice serious concerns regarding the controversial legislation. This confrontation is happening amid high political tensions in India. The debate is raising major questions about foreign funding and NGO transparency. The government is defending its agenda while the opposition resists the bill's passage.
Govinda reportedly told Salman Khan that he does not look like a hero. This comment was made by the actor regarding Salman Khan's physical appearance. The conversation reportedly touched upon Salman Khan experiencing a lot of pain recently. The comments suggest some friction between the two Bollywood figures in recent times. It remains to be seen how Salman Khan will react to this critique from Govinda. 🤔
tech WhatsApp users worldwide reported significant issues while trying to share photos, videos, stickers, and GIFs on August 10, 2026. This disruption was reported across multiple countries, including India, the UK, and Brazil. Downdetector showed complaints starting early Monday morning, though text messages reportedly continued for some. The problem seems focused on multimedia services, as users experienced delays or stuck uploads. WhatsApp had not yet released an official statement regarding this global glitch. 📱
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