🙏 Sri Sri Ravi Shankar prays at Kanaka Durga temple

Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visited the Goddess Kanaka Durga temple at Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada on Wednesday. He was accompanied by former MP Gokaraju Ganga Raju during this spiritual visit. The temple's governing board extended a traditional welcome to the spiritual leader upon his arrival. Later, the dignitaries had darshan of the Goddess and offered special prayers to the presiding deity. Temple officials presented him with a sacred vastram, teertha prasadam, and a portrait of the Goddess.

🚌 Student acts as bus conductor on KKRTC route

A video surfaced showing a student collecting fares and issuing tickets on a KKRTC bus. This incident took place on the Kalaburagi-Kalagi route on Tuesday. The student was covering for conductor Siddu Biradar during the trip from Kalaburagi City Bus Stand to Kalagi. This has sparked concerns about protocol breaches and accountability within the corporation. Passengers are demanding an investigation into who allowed this violation to occur. 🚌

😠 Kharge slams Modi govt over student future

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of 'destroying' the future of students during the CWC meeting at Indira Bhawan. He stated that 94,000 schools have closed while higher education is becoming expensive for ordinary families. Kharge also questioned PM Narendra Modi's silence regarding the alleged theft of Ram temple donations. He called for the Congress to prepare a comprehensive 'Education-to-Employment Roadmap' for the youth. This criticism came amidst concerns over job scams and educational issues.

⚖️ Sabarimala gold theft: Prashanth and Ajikumar remanded again

P.S. Prashanth and Ajikumar have been remanded again by the Kollam Vigilance Court regarding the Sabarimala gold theft case. The former Travancore Devaswom Board president and co-accused were presented to the court on Wednesday following their previous remand expiry. The court extended their remand until September 1 after the prosecution presented new digital and physical evidence. This evidence included call details and WhatsApp chats linking them to the crime, involving the first accused, Unnikrishnan Potti. Both individuals were arrested by the SIT on July 23 and are also linked to the Sabarimala ghee procurement scam. ⚖️

✊ Jharkhand students halt protest, set 2-month deadline

Students in Jharkhand have decided to suspend their ongoing protest action. The demonstration, which has been running for 26 days, involved various students across the state. They have given the government a two-month ultimatum to address their demands. This action follows prolonged discussions regarding specific policy issues affecting the youth. The students plan to resume their agitation if their demands are not met within the stipulated timeframe. ✊

⚽ Atletico Madrid shuts down Barcelona's Julian Alvarez bid

Atletico Madrid has firmly stated that they will not sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona this summer. Club president Enrique Cerezo confirmed this position during a board lunch before the La Liga opener against Malaga. The club remains resolute despite Barcelona's persistent interest in the Argentine forward. Cerezo also commented on the striker's relationship with the fans, suggesting he would win them over soon. Barcelona might now need to accept the situation and find an alternative striker for Hansi Flick's squad. ⚽

🎬 Kiara Advani on stepping out of comfort zone for Toxic

Kiara Advani shared a photo of herself performing a difficult water-bowl circus act ahead of her film Toxic's August 26 release. She discussed how every new character teaches you about your capabilities and encourages embracing the unfamiliar. The actress has faced backlash over her performance in the Tabaahi song, which features intimate moments. Yash supported Kiara during the trailer launch in Bengaluru, praising her dedication to the role. He stated that actors should pursue what they believe in, regardless of public opinion. 🎬

🛑 Vellore Tasmac outlet closed amid public nuisance complaints

One Tasmac outlet near a nursing college on Arcot Road in Vellore was shut down on Wednesday. This action followed a report highlighting public nuisance caused by tipplers near the busy stretch. The outlet was one of three located closely together, creating daily issues for road users. Residents urged the District Collector to relocate the remaining outlets to safer spots. TASMAC officials are now working to find new locations for the other outlets soon. 😠

🏏 Duleep Trophy final moves from Bengaluru to Chennai

The BCCI has officially moved the Duleep Trophy final from Bengaluru to Chennai. This decision was made by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia to allow the general public to watch the match featuring top Indian players. The five-day final is scheduled to take place starting on September 6th. Quarterfinals and semifinals will be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru across four days. All matches will be live-streamed, with the final also being broadcast on television.

🐘 Kerala restoring elephant corridors in Athirappilly 🐘

Elephant corridors in the Athirappilly forest range will be restored to reduce human-wildlife conflict, announced Forest Minister Shibu Baby John. This commitment was made while inaugurating facilities at the Athirappilly Waterfalls tourism centre. Currently, over 100 forest officials are involved in a special drive to push 18 elephants back into the forest as of August 19, 2026. The closure of these traditional elephant routes had intensified conflicts between people and wildlife in the region. This initiative shows the State government's dedication to responding to local community needs moving forward.

🐦 AI finds bird evolution bursts linked to climate shifts

AI scanned 15,000 bird skeletons to track evolutionary patterns in passerines. Researchers at the University of Michigan analyzed data from over 2,000 species over about 45 million years. The analysis showed sharp bursts in body-shape evolution coinciding with major climate shifts, such as around 35 million years ago. This suggests large-scale physical environment changes might trigger rapid changes in bird lineages. The team is further examining how geography influences these evolutionary rates. 🐦