sports Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a dramatic turnaround victory against Malaysia's Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap. The match took place at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi. The final score was 21-23, 21-19, and 21-17 on August 20, 2026. This win helps the Indian duo move into the quarterfinal stage of the tournament. They will next face the third seeds, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang. 🏸
science In many parts of India, communities protect specific forest patches due to deep religious and cultural significance. These groves, known by different names like Devarakadu and Kavu, exist across various landscapes from Karnataka to Kerala. Documentation suggests thousands of these sacred groves exist, though the true count is likely much higher than recorded. These ancient practices actively preserve biodiversity, act as carbon stores, and manage water resources for local communities. These traditional safeguards are gaining new relevance amidst increasing infrastructure development across the country. 🌳
science Severe drought in California poses a risk to the US broccoli supply, as the state grows about 90% of the nation's crop. Researchers from Cornell University analyzed 20 years of data to model potential impacts across various scenarios. A severe drought could cause broccoli shipments to drop by 20.3%, while a moderate drought might lead to a 9% decline. The study suggests growing more broccoli on the East Coast could reduce supply risk and lower food miles. However, shifting production east increases initial costs, though this could be offset by supply chain savings. 🥦
science Jonathan Yan, an 18-year-old student from Irvine, California, successfully stopped cancer cell spreading in his research. He studied 479 human cancer cell lines as part of his computational biology project for the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search. His analysis identified the transsulfuration pathway as highly active in metastatic cancers. Blocking this specific pathway in the cell lines resulted in the cancer cells ceasing to spread. These findings suggest a new way to potentially stop cancer metastasis in the future.
india Students at the University of Hyderabad are protesting demanding permission to register for semesters without upfront payment. The protest was organized by ASA, BSF, DSU, SFI, and TSF on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Hundreds of students rely on Telangana ePASS scholarships for their education, which covers tuition and maintenance fees. The issue involves state guidelines where students must remit payments within seven working days of DBT receipt. They insist the protest continues until the university resolves this implementation dispute.
india Chandigarh faced severe flooding following intense rainfall on Tuesday, exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities across multiple sectors. The deluge of 72.4mm in just two hours overwhelmed the drainage system in areas like Sectors 17, 22, and 36. This recurring issue highlights that the city's infrastructure struggles to cope with modern rainfall intensity, despite annual maintenance. The incident underscores the need for a comprehensive review of the entire storm-water system. Residents across surrounding areas like Mohali also experienced similar waterlogging problems. 🌧️
india A tourist from the 'We Are Gen Z' group in Ladakh issued an apology to the Army regarding a recent incident. The individual involved was reportedly from the tourist group and the incident took place in Ladakh. Specific numbers and dates of the event were not detailed in the report. The apology suggests a misunderstanding or miscommunication occurred during the trip. Moving forward, both the tourist group and the Army are expected to address the situation amicably.
business Texas Governor Greg Abbott has demanded a ban on H-1B hiring within the state's public schools. This directive aims to stop what he perceives as foreign indoctrination, specifically citing Chinese and Islamic influence in classrooms. Abbott previously ordered a freeze on H-1B hiring by higher education institutions in January. He stated that student minds should only be shaped by policies approved by Texas state lawmakers. The governor insists zero public school employees should be on H-1B visas, expanding his prior agency directive. 🧐
Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association announced it will stop supplying milk to Aavin starting August 24. The farmers and their president, R. Rajendran, stated this over the 'meagre increase' in the procurement price announced by Chief Minister C. Joseph Viay. The current price increase from ₹35 to ₹36 does not cover rising feed costs, unlike private dairies offering up to ₹48 a litre. They demand the government revise the price to ₹44 a litre, as promised in the TVK manifesto. The Chief Minister must reconsider the decision by August 23 to prevent the supply stoppage. 🐄
top Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir has been elected as Bangladesh's 23rd president in a recent poll. This election took place at the Jatiya Sangsad in Bangladesh on Thursday. Alamgir secured 255 votes, while his rival, Oli Ahmed, received 88 votes out of 343 ballots cast. This contest was significant as it was the first parliamentary presidential election in 35 years. His win concludes a period where the Speaker was performing the presidential duties following Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation. 🗳️
business Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar pushed for 'fairness' regarding funds and representation for Southern states. He made this appeal at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram on August 20, 2026. The five southern states contribute nearly 33% of India's GDP despite having only about 20% of the population. Shivakumar urged the Union government to respect the 1971 census for delimitation and keep the 543 Lok Sabha seats for 25 years. The council was asked to adopt a resolution demanding these changes for balanced federal representation.
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