🔥 Punjab Congress faction feud heats up at rally

A Congress rally in Khanna exposed internal party conflict when Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa contradicted Punjab chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Charanjit Singh Channi and Randhawa shared the stage near Khanna, setting the stage for discussions about the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Randhawa stated that even four tickets could be given to a family if the candidates were capable of winning elections. This directly countered Warring's stance against issuing multiple tickets to family members. These events intensify speculation about factional divisions within the Punjab Congress leadership.

🏃 Short office breaks can cut diabetes risk

A new study in Diabetes Care suggests that short bursts of activity during office hours can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. The research analyzed 22,706 UK Biobank participants monitored for an average of 7.9 years. Findings showed 3.9 minutes of vigorous activity daily lowered risk by 36%, while 25.3 minutes lowered it by 46%. This is especially helpful for those unable to fit in morning workouts. Dr Sudhir Kumar advises incorporating two-to-three-minute breaks every 40 to 45 minutes.

⚖️ Mallya claims recovery against massive dues

Vijay Mallya has claimed that ₹15,000 Crore has been recovered against his outstanding dues of ₹6,203 Crore. This claim was brought before the Bombay High Court, which has now directed SBI and the ED to provide a response. The court is seeking clarification on the status of the recovery efforts in the case. This legal wrangling continues as the matter progresses through the judicial system. Further updates are expected as SBI and ED respond to the court's directive. ⚖️

🚌 Karnataka orders 15,000 new buses for better travel

Karnataka has started the process to buy approximately 15,000 new buses via its four State-owned transport corporations. This move aims to enhance connectivity, especially in underserved rural areas of the state. The buses will be procured in phases, depending on the availability of funds, as stated by Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh. Furthermore, the government has already provided free bus passes to nearly 10 lakh students under its scheme. This initiative continues the state's push for stronger public transport infrastructure.

💥 Three poachers killed in Hanur forest clash

Three suspected poachers were killed during an exchange of fire with Forest Department staff in the Chikkallur Reserved Forest area of Hanur. The incident occurred on Saturday, with the deceased identified as Antony Swamy (50), John Rose Peter (42), and Kumar (33). Forest authorities claimed the poachers entered the reserve carrying unlicensed guns and opened fire on personnel. Following the deaths, relatives and locals ransacked the DRFO office while a magisterial enquiry was ordered. The Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar will conduct the inquiry to determine the full truth. 🦌

🦌 Caribou herd grew huge after military base closed

Just 25 caribou calves were moved to Adak Island in 1958 for emergency military food reserves. This herd was managed by hunting for decades, keeping numbers low until 1994. After the Naval Air Station Adak closed, hunting stopped, leading to massive population growth. By 2005, the herd had surged to 2,750 animals, straining the island's ecosystem. Now, managers are struggling to control the expanding population across nearby islands. 🦌

⚽ Chelsea wins 3-1, Pedro shines in Alonso debut

Chelsea secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge. The match saw Xabi Alonso make his debut in the home dugout, leading the Blues to a win. João Pedro scored twice, while Morgan Rogers netted the opening goal on the 15th minute. The game featured high ratings for Pedro (9) and Rogers (7) amidst mixed receptions for Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea will carry this momentum forward as the season progresses.

🍚 Congress vows to keep Telangana poor fed

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka stated the Congress government aims to ensure welfare for the poor by providing quality rice. In Khammam, he mentioned that 3,42,57,109 beneficiaries receive six kg of fine-quality rice monthly via ration cards. As of the event on Saturday, 62,158 new ration cards were sanctioned in Khammam district. He highlighted other schemes like free bus travel for women and increased health coverage to ₹10 lakh. The government continues to expand support for eligible families across the state.

🏆 APIIC tableau wins big at Tirupati's I-Day

The APIIC tableau, showcasing the State government's push for industrialization and infrastructure, secured the first prize at the Independence Day celebrations. This event took place at the Police Parade Ground in Tirupati on Saturday. The Education department's tableau placed second, while the Energy department's and TUDA's secured third and consolation spots. The occasion also saw Minister for Endowments Anam Ramanarayana Reddy present a ₹1,031 crore cheque to 74,956 SHG members. Furthermore, medical equipment valued at ₹35 lakh was donated to SVR Ruia Government General Hospital.

🚇 Bengaluru Metro boosts service with 15th train

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has started running trains at a peak-hour frequency of just six minutes. This was made possible after the final trainset from Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. was inducted on Saturday. The Yellow Line, which spans 19.75-km connecting R.V. Road and Bommasandra, now has its full fleet of 15 trainsets. This completion is expected to boost service reliability and handle the growing passenger demand across the line. Moving forward, TRSL will supply 18 more trainsets for the Purple and Green lines.

🚩 Protest over Vande Mataram song at Thekkinkadu Maidan

A complaint has been filed regarding an unauthorized Independence Day program held at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur. The manager of Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple lodged the complaint with Thrissur Town East police concerning the event. Approximately 50 people, organized by Rashtraraksha Samithi, held the event on Saturday morning, singing the full Vande Mataram. This protest was against the Kerala government's choice not to include the full rendition in the official program. The Cochin Devaswom Board has since urged authorities to take action against those responsible. 🚩