Iga Swiatek put on a dominant performance in the tournament. She played at the Toronto venue, showcasing strong tennis skills. The match was part of the ongoing competition, with the semi-final showdown set against Elina Svitolina. This win solidifies her spot in the final stages of the tournament. Fans are now anticipating the high-stakes battle between the two top players. 🎾
business The Union government subtly shifted its stance on Karnataka needing Tamil Nadu’s consent for the Mekedatu dam. Union Minister Raj Bhushan Choudhary told the Rajya Sabha on August 10, 2026, that the CWMA is now mandated to regulate the award as modified by the Supreme Court. Earlier, on July 28, it was said the Feb 2018 SC judgment mentioned no consent requirement from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. The CWMA guidelines require conveying views on project conformity with the CWDT award. CWRC and CWMA will meet on Tuesday, August 11, to review the updated position. 💧
science A photo from the International Space Station captured the active volcano, Ol Doinyo Lengai. The volcano is located in Tanzania and features a distinctive ash cone and lava-stained slopes. This image was taken on October 6, 2020, by an unnamed astronaut. Ol Doinyo Lengai is known for producing the fastest-flowing lava on the entire Earth. This observation adds to the ongoing documentation of Earth's geological activity from orbit.
world Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman is reportedly unlikely to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi this September. This shift comes amid heightened tensions between India and Bangladesh over former PM Sheikh Hasina's recent public address. India's High Commissioner met Rahman on Monday, while the summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13. The dispute stems from Hasina's August 5 address from New Delhi, which Dhaka called an affront to its sovereignty. Rahman’s absence suggests the political friction surrounding Hasina's presence is heavily influencing diplomatic choices. 😟
india Arjun Ayanki has been remanded to the Kannur City Cyber Police custody for three days. This decision was made by the Thalassery Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Kannur on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The custody follows cases registered against him for abusive and threatening remarks on social media. Ayanki was arrested in Kannur on Sunday and was previously in judicial remand at Thalassery jail. The court granted three days despite the cyber police requesting five days of custody.
sports Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket earlier this month with no regrets. Sachin Tendulkar was the first to call him after the announcement, who expressed surprise at the decision. Rahane played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is between 2011 and 2023. He mentioned Irfan Pathan also called, and Virat, Rohit, and Bumrah sent messages. Rahane felt satisfied because he had given everything to the game before hanging up his boots.
business Aditya Humad, an Indian-origin former CFO of SpineFrontier Inc., was sentenced to four months in prison. He was based in Cambridge and worked for the US spinal implant company SpineFrontier Inc. The court sentenced him after he conspired to pay over USD 540,000 in bribes. This scheme involved using sham consulting fees to persuade surgeons to use the company's products. Moving forward, authorities are continuing to pursue health care fraud offenses. 🩺
india Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded the country's youth following massive student protests in Delhi over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. He detailed government aid for exam aspirants, mentioning the 'Abhyudaya Coaching' scheme. The CM pointed out significant infrastructure changes, noting universities built in Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Balrampur, and Mirzapur over nine years. He also criticized previous regimes for failing to control diseases like Encephalitis in Uttar Pradesh. Moving forward, the CM emphasized the state's transformation and his administration's efforts in education and health.
india The Tamil Nadu assembly recently passed a resolution strongly opposing the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). This move was supported by the ruling TVK and opposition parties, while the lone BJP MLA walked out during the session in Chennai. The resolution urges the BJP-led Centre to abolish NEET for undergraduate medical courses, citing social justice concerns. Arguments highlighted that NEET disadvantages rural and socio-economically backward students and promotes excessive coaching. The Vijay government suggests admissions should instead be based on Class 12 examination marks. 🩺
world An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude loss on August 4, injuring passengers and crew. The incident is now under investigation by the AAIB in India, moving beyond the initial turbulence theory. Reports suggest potential technical glitches with hydraulic and autopilot systems, alongside a non-negative drug test for the captain. Investigators must now determine if a fault caused the drop or if turbulence triggered the systems issues. The flight eventually landed safely in Delhi, leaving questions about the decision-making process onboard. ✈️
business Actively managed equity mutual funds saw a net inflow of Rs 24,697.39 crore in July, down from Rs 28,973.41 crore in June. Debt funds dominated the trend, recording a massive net inflow of Rs 1.87 lakh crore during the same period. Overall industry inflows were Rs 2.35 lakh crore against outflows of Rs 52,948.78 in June. Smallcap funds specifically showed strength with net inflows of Rs 7,767.50 crore. SIP contributions also stayed strong in July at Rs 31,961 crore.
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