entertainment Sunita Ahuja is in the news due to ongoing marriage speculation with Govinda. She was recently seen outside a family court in Mumbai with her son Harshvardhan. A new viral video shows her offering prayers at the Khatu Shyam temple. Earlier, Govinda's manager confirmed Sunita withdrew the divorce petition on August 19. However, Sunita unfollowing Govinda on Instagram reignited the rumours.
india A BPSC official, Rajesh Kumar Singh, sparked major backlash after using a proverb likened protesting students to dogs in a viral video. This incident took place during a press conference in Patna regarding ongoing student protests. The remark surfaced on August 24, 2026, prompting demands for action. Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary subsequently ordered the General Administration Department to suspend Singh. Singh later clarified that his statement was taken out of context, but the controversy persists. 🐶
business President Donald Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian automobiles, car parts, and steel starting January 1. This action was announced on Monday, August 24, 2026, in response to deepening trade tensions with Ottawa. The tariffs come after trade talks between the allies collapsed last week. Trump criticized Canada's 'ridiculously high tariffs' on American farmers, calling the situation unsustainable. Canada has already vowed to retaliate against the new duties.
business Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty announced the upgrade of Keltron’s lighting division near Moodadi into an 'Electronics Village'. This development, which saw Shafi Parambil and K. Praveenkumar present, focuses on producing medical assistive devices. A sum of ₹5 crore was allocated in the State Budget for this initial phase of expansion works. The unit will now focus on medical electronics, health tech, and assistive mobility sectors. Future plans include manufacturing special three-wheelers and new 'Shravan Neo' models.
science Ten distinct solar eruptions merged and interacted en route to Earth, fueling the major geomagnetic storm in May 2024. This event involved scientists from the University of Iowa studying the phenomenon near Mother’s Day weekend. The eruptions arrived over four days, eventually condensing into five clouds recorded by the Wind spacecraft on May 10. This collective evolution, not one single blast, caused the strong storm felt over the southern US and northern India. Future modeling needs more closely spaced CMEs to improve real-time storm forecasts.
Astronomers have discovered that ancient galaxies in the distant universe are significantly larger than current models predicted. This finding was revealed by observations made by researchers at a major international observatory. The study analyzed data collected over several months, pointing to unexpected cosmic scales. These results challenge existing cosmological theories about early universe formation and galaxy growth. Further research is now planned to refine these new understandings of deep space structures. 🔭
science The James Webb Space Telescope discovered three actively feeding supermassive black holes in a galaxy observed over 12.5 billion light-years away. This finding was made by an international team researching the galaxy J0148-4214. The observations were gathered using the NIRSpec instrument, revealing these objects when the Universe was only about 1.2 billion years old. The study suggests that galaxy interactions significantly helped these black holes grow so rapidly in the early cosmos. Future analysis will focus on the potential merger timescale of the two central black holes. 🔭
business The government's PPPAC gave in-principle nod to the Ministry of Civil Aviation's plan for the third round of airport privatization. This move covers 11 airports spread across five bundles, including Varanasi and Tirupati, across India. The proposal, which includes 50-year concession agreements, will now seek final PPPAC approval before going to the CCEA. This action addresses concerns about oligopolistic concentration after Adani Group won all six in the previous round. The bidding will be based on the per-passenger fee charged for domestic travelers. ✈️
Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced several road diversions around Darussalam for a Jalsa programme. This event is being organised at the AIMIM party office to celebrate Milad-un-Nabi. The diversions will be active from 6 p.m. on Monday until 4 a.m. on Tuesday. Specific routes like Malakunta and Begum Bazar Chatri are being rerouted at various junctions. Motorists are urged to use alternative roads and cooperate with the deployed police personnel. 🚗
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 has successfully broken attendance records across multiple matches. This massive event is being held in various host cities globally. The tournament currently boasts an audience exceeding 150,000 spectators over the initial few weeks. This surge in viewership reflects growing global interest in the sport of hockey. Organizers plan to increase marketing efforts to maintain this high level of engagement moving forward.
india Protests intensified on Monday against the Railway Board's decision to transfer the Mangaluru-Ullal section from Palakkad to Mysuru division. The DYFI held a protest march to the DRM office in Olavakkode, initiated by CPI(M) district secretary E.N. Suresh Babu. Protesters blocked the four gates, leading to scuffles with police and Railway Protection Force personnel. DYFI state secretary M. Vijin confirmed continued agitation until the decision is withdrawn. Further protests are planned for Tuesday, and the UDF announced a hunger strike for Wednesday.
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