🥃 Rum makers challenge FSSAI ban in Bombay HC

Old Monk and McDowell Rum manufacturers have challenged FSSAI's orders prohibiting the sale of fresh stocks. United Spirits Limited and Mohan Meakin Limited filed the petitions in the Bombay High Court. The prohibition orders were issued by the Designated Officer, FSSAI, Western Regional Office on June 29 and July 27. Manufacturers argue the relabelling process is not feasible overnight and question the basis of the continued ban. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, August 10, after the ASG appears for FSSAI. 🥃

🏏 Dhawan backs Rohit and Kohli for 2027 World Cup

Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has thrown his support behind Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He stated that both players will continue to add significant value to the Indian team for the title chase. Despite the age questions, Rohit (39) and Kohli (37) recently performed well against England in July. Dhawan praised Rohit for his century at Lord's and lauded Kohli's fitness and consistency. He is confident that both legends will make a big contribution in the upcoming World Cup. 🏏

🧠 Fast walking links to better brain health in seniors

A new study discovered that older adults over 80 who walked the fastest had a significantly lower risk of cognitive impairment. This research, led by Stony Brook University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, analyzed 3,989 participants from the US, Europe, and Asia. The 'super movers,' walking about 1.3 meters per second, showed a 51% lower risk of cognitive decline over 3.4 to 5.4 years. These individuals also exhibited slower memory loss and better preservation of hippocampal volume. The findings suggest that walking speed might indicate brain resilience against age-related changes. 🧠

✊ Ink thrown at AISA chief during Jharkhand protest

A man threw ink at All India Students' Association president Neha Bora during a protest march in Ranchi on Friday. The incident occurred while she was protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams in Jharkhand. The protest has been ongoing for 14 days, with six demonstrators on an indefinite hunger strike. Bora claims the attack was an attempt by BJP-RSS people to weaken the students' movement. AISA members plan to continue their protest on August 10 at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. ✊

⛏️ SCCL to explore gold and copper in Karnataka

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has signed an agreement to start exploring for gold and copper deposits. This exploration will take place in the Devadurga Block across Raichur and Yadgir districts of Karnataka. The agreement was signed in Bengaluru on Thursday, with a five-year timeline for completing the 199.13 sq.km block. This marks the first time SCCL is doing mineral exploration of this size outside of Telangana. The company is leveraging its 130 years of expertise for this significant venture. ⛏️

🏛️ Opposition demands scrap or JPC review of FCRA Bill

Opposition parties are demanding the government either scrap the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 or refer it to a Joint Committee of Parliament. The INDIA bloc plans to decide on opposition modalities on Monday, August 10, 2026. Congress is also demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action against protesters. Leaders argue the Bill targets NGOs and minorities while overlooking unregistered groups. The DMK also submitted a memo stating the Bill is confiscatory and should be withdrawn or sent to JPC. 🏛️

🤝 Jharkhand Govt Talks to Protesting Students

The Jharkhand government has agreed to consider the demands of student protesters after a ministerial delegation met with their representatives. The meeting took place with ministers Sudivya Kumar, Dipika Pandey Singh, Chamra Linda, and Sanjay Prasad Yadav present. The agitation, which entered Day 14 on Friday, involves six ongoing hunger strikers. Students are demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into irregularities. The government is now ready to sympathize with their demands after reviewing a new 10-member panel.

🇺🇸 Trump happy about Hegseth clash report

Donald Trump expressed extreme happiness regarding a report detailing a clash with Hegseth. This report concerns political disagreements and was released in a recent development. Specific dates or numbers related to the clash were not provided in the report summary. The context involves Trump's strong reaction to the perceived criticism or conflict. Moving forward, Trump seems confident in his stance despite the report's contents. 🇺🇸

🏛️ Trump's $400M Ballroom Project Hit Pause

A US court has issued a halt order on Donald Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom project. This development specifically involves the project located within the White House grounds. The construction plans, originally slated for development, have now been paused as of a recent court ruling. The project has been a point of discussion regarding renovations and usage of the White House space. Further legal proceedings will determine the future status of this large-scale renovation.

🧠 Wordle Answer for August 8, 2026

The daily Wordle puzzle for August 8, 2026, has been released for players. This specific puzzle is numbered as #1876 in the New York Times series. Participants are looking for the correct five-letter word to solve the challenge. The game requires daily engagement to keep up with the current word trend. Players should check GameDaily for hints and the final solution.

✊ Jharkhand students keep protesting despite government talks

Jharkhand students are continuing their agitation in Ranchi despite positive initial discussions with the Jharkhand government. Student representatives met the government on Thursday, and both sides described the talks as positive. The protest is happening over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination and JSSC-CGL. The government assured them the issues would be examined, but the students will not withdraw their demands. They insist the agitation will continue until concrete action is taken on their grievances. ✊