Rumesh Pathirage secured the title at the Lausanne Diamond League meet. He achieved this victory in Lausanne, Switzerland. The competition took place on August 24th, and Pathirage claimed the top spot. Neeraj Chopra finished the event in second place among the competitors. Future meets will continue to see top athletes compete globally.
science Mysterious Long-period radio transients (LPTs) have finally found a potential source. Researchers identified a new LPT, ASKAP J174508.9-505149, located within our galaxy. This object exhibits a 1.3 hour orbit and shows modulated X-ray and radio bursts. The findings confirm these signals originate from a magnetic cataclysmic variable, an accreting white dwarf system. This discovery significantly clarifies the origin of these puzzling astronomical events. 🔭
The International Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM) wrapped up in Visakhapatnam after three days of intense business dealings. The event, organized by AP MSMEDC and FIEO under the RAMP Scheme, gathered over 40 overseas buyers from 25 nations. Between August 19 and 21, 88 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were successfully signed involving local MSMEs. Businesses discussed products like food, textiles, and engineering goods, receiving crucial feedback on quality and pricing. Further negotiations and product evaluations will determine the next steps for these partnerships.
science A total solar eclipse passed over Iceland and Spain on August 12th, marking its first European totality since 1999. Readers captured numerous stunning moments across the affected regions. Specific images showed the corona flaring in Spain and partial views across Massachusetts. One shot documented the diamond ring effect in León, Spain, moments before totality. These photos showcase the sheer scale and beauty of the celestial event. 🤩
Special campaign days are scheduled at all polling stations across Visakhapatnam district's seven Assembly constituencies. Booth Level Officers will be present with the SIR-2026 draft electoral roll and application forms on August 22 and 23. Eligible citizens who are 18 or missing from the draft roll can enroll using Form 6. Voters can use Form 8 to correct details or shift registration due to residence changes. Electoral Registration Officers will monitor the process to guide citizens in verifying their information. 🗳️
sports Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage edged out Neeraj Chopra by just nine centimetres at the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland. The Sri Lankan secured his third victory over the Indian star this season on August 21, 2026. Pathirage threw 88.14m, while Chopra finished second with 88.05m. This result cements Pathirage’s dominance, having beaten Chopra in all three meetings in 2026. Chopra's finish provides a crucial points boost for his Diamond League Final qualification push. 🏃♂️
All Mahalakshmi temples in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts were decorated for the auspicious Varalakshmi Vratam on Friday. The Ishwarya Venkateswara Sameta Ashtalakshmi temple in Ayyannapeta saw a large crowd of devotees. Various temples, including the Sri Kanyakaparameswari temple, hosted Pujas and Ksheerabhisekham. Worshipping Goddess Varalakshmi on the second Friday of Sravana masam is believed to grant wealth and courage. This ritual is seen as a manifestation of Goddess Mahalakshmi granting boons.
The Andhra Pradesh Transport and Sports Minister, Mandapalli Ramprasad Reddy, inspected the Aero Express bus operations on Friday. He checked the services running between Visakhapatnam and ASR International Airport. Officials reported that passenger occupancy was around 30% on the services. The Minister encouraged travelers to use these buses, noting fares between ₹50 to ₹400. Operations at Bhogapuram airport are being managed by Visakhapatnam Regional Manager B.A. Naidu.
business Manchester United has reached a full agreement with Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba, who will undergo a medical this weekend. The deal is valued at £65m plus £5m in add-ons, including a sell-on clause. United initially wanted him last summer but were deterred by Brighton's £100m asking price. Baleba will join as their fourth major summer signing, following Tielemans and Santos. However, he must wait for his debut due to an ankle ligament injury sustained recently. 🤕
business PM Narendra Modi met with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups in New Delhi on Friday. These startups include Skyroot Aerospace and Pixxel, among others. The private space ecosystem is projected to grow from $8 billion to $44 billion by 2033. Modi urged them to apply space technology to improve areas like agriculture, environment, and livestock management. This push aims to make India's private space sector a major force globally. 🚀
india Hundreds of nursing students marched to MP Gajendra Singh Patel's office over stalled exams and degrees. These students are from Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, where the protest occurred on Friday. They have been demonstrating for six consecutive days regarding this issue. Students claim their four-year nursing course has unexpectedly extended to six years with exams pending. Following the sit-in, the students submitted a memorandum to the MP's personal assistant. 🩺
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