🏛️ SC stays Madras HC order on Karur stampede victims

The Supreme Court has stayed the Madras High Court's directive concerning government jobs for families affected by the Karur stampede. This development comes amid several other major news updates. The court also addressed the Chamoli tunnel tragedy, where seven workers tragically died. Furthermore, a White House report highlighted India regarding China's tariff evasion practices. The SC also dismissed a hate speech case against Rahul Gandhi regarding Savarkar's comments. 🏛️

☀️ SCCL kicks off solar power at Kothagudem site

Singareni Collieries Company Limited is expanding into renewable energy by setting up solar and floating solar projects. SCCL CMD Buddha Prakash Jyoti inaugurated 1.23 MW of rooftop solar plants at the Singareni Corporate Area in Kothagudem. This follows the installation of 245.5 MW capacity across various company premises. These moves align with directives from both Central and State governments regarding energy needs. More solar plants will be established as per official guidelines going forward. ☀️

🇮🇳 RGUKT students held 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rally

Students and staff from Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Nuzvid IIT, organized a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rally on Friday. RGUKT Vice-Chancellor M.L.N. Rao flagged off the event, which saw participation from various streams. This program was conducted as part of the Tiranga Campaign, according to university administrative officer Dr. Lakshmana Rao. Faculty members like Chiranjeevi, Srinath, Suresh, and Durga Bhavani also took part in the rally. The event took place on August 14, 2026. 🇮🇳

🏛️ Kerala Minister Slams SFI Protest at Sanskrit University

Kerala Education Minister Roji M. John condemned the SFI protest at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit on Friday. The Minister alleged that SFI activists tried to physically assault Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas during a Syndicate meeting on Thursday. The SFI organization denied staging a mock funeral, claiming floral tributes were for damaged equipment. Meanwhile, eleven Vice-Chancellors sent a letter to the government seeking stringent action against those involved. Ms. Thomas stated that the protest occurred as the varsity began disbursing degrees pending since 2019. 🏛️

😠 Qatar challenges AFC over open letter targeting Infantino

Qatar FA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani criticized the AFC for issuing an open letter against FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This action was taken after UEFA and CONCACAF joined the attack on Infantino's conduct. The letter, issued on Monday, was seen as a collective statement against his leadership. Al-Thani pointed out that neither he nor the QFA were consulted before the statement's release. This challenge highlights divisions within the AFC amid Infantino's re-election bid. 😠

✈️ Neyveli Airport Licence Hinges on Clearances

The grant of the Aerodrome Licence for Neyveli Airport is pending regulatory and security clearances, stated Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol. This airport, owned by NLC India Limited in Tamil Nadu, was marked for development under the Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN. So far, ₹27.11 crore has been spent on its development, and the Neyveli-Chennai route got awarded to Air Taxi in UDAN Round 4.2. The licence depends on DGCA and BCAS completing requirements, plus IMD installing necessary weather equipment. RCS flight operations from the airport will commence once all these readiness factors are met. ✈️

🏛️ Trump asks Supreme Court to keep White House ballroom construction going

Donald Trump has approached the Supreme Court regarding the ongoing legal fight over his planned White House ballroom construction. This request was made after a Washington appeals court upheld a federal judge's ruling halting above-ground work on the site. The emergency application was filed following the court decision made on August 7th. The ballroom is part of Trump's bigger plan to expand the White House complex with a large event space. The administration wants the Supreme Court to intervene while the main legal challenge is still undecided. 🏛️

⚽ Ferran Torres heading to PSG for €50M

Barcelona star Ferran Torres is finalizing his move to Paris Saint-Germain today. The 26-year-old forward will fly to Paris to complete medicals and sign the contract with the French champions. The transfer fee agreed upon is €50 million, which Barcelona is reportedly satisfied with. This move allows Ferran to reunite with former Spain manager Luis Enrique at PSG. An official announcement regarding this big transfer is expected sometime tomorrow. ⚽

🇮🇳 Telangana CM to unveil Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi statues

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy plans to unveil statues of Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi at the IB crossroads in Sangareddy. The event, which includes a public meeting, is scheduled for Saturday, August 15th. CM Reddy will also distribute smart ration cards to FSC holders in the district. Around one lakh people are expected to attend the gathering in Sangareddy. District officials have been inspecting arrangements for both the unveiling and the distribution program. 🇮🇳

📊 Gen Z spending habits are way more practical

A study by SalarySe analyzed transactions from over 5.2 lakh salaried Gen Z users in India to check their spending. It found that 70% of a young professional's monthly budget goes to five core categories like bills and groceries. Travel is only 5% of their spending, with digital entertainment subscriptions like JioHotstar taking precedence. As they age, essential spending climbs to 59%, but discretionary spending remains steady at 32%. This shows Gen Z prioritizes daily needs despite the 'YOLO' stereotype. 💸

😠 Dalit farmer killed over goat dispute in Bidar

A 45-year-old Dalit farmer, Rajkumar Vitalrao Shinde, was allegedly killed after being axe-attacked during a dispute. This incident happened in Jirgyal village, Bhalki taluk, Bidar district, on Thursday. Four farmers from the Maratha community were registered by Mehakar police under sections of the BNS and SC/ST Act. The conflict arose after Rajkumar's goats allegedly damaged a crop in Pradeepa Lade’s field. The police registered the FIR on Thursday, investigating the caste-related violence. 😠