🌊 Three students drown in Kozhikode rivers

Three students tragically drowned in two different incidents across Kozhikode district on Friday, August 28, 2026. Nabeel, 19, and Sinan, 12, drowned in the Chovva river near Vadakara while learning to swim. In a separate event, Mohammed Shaheen, 17, drowned at Manipuram in Koduvally while fishing with friends. The police and a rescue squad from the Mavoor fire station responded after locals were alerted about the missing student. Shaheen's body was eventually discovered trapped beneath a fallen tree in the river.

📱 React Native vs Flutter: The 2026 Showdown

React Native 0.87 now defaults to its New Architecture, significantly boosting performance for new projects. Simultaneously, Flutter 3.47 pushes Impeller as the default renderer across desktop platforms. These major updates landed around August 2026, challenging the long-standing rivalry. The choice now hinges less on speed and more on team skills and UI needs. Ultimately, the right framework depends on project complexity and developer expertise. 🚀

⚽ Baleba's injury update before MUFC debut

Manager Michael Carrick provided updates ahead of Manchester United's Premier League match against Ipswich Town next Sunday. He confirmed that Mason Mount has returned to training, while Amad Diallo will be unavailable for longer. The new signing Carlos Baleba has a minor ankle issue that might sideline him for two or three weeks. Carrick praised the 22-year-old's huge abilities, calling the 70 million pound deal exciting. The club is eager to bounce back after the previous round's 2-0 loss to Hull City.

💰 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez price tag and City roadblock

Chelsea has reportedly set a price tag for Enzo Fernandez, complicating potential moves. The player is currently at Chelsea, and Manchester City has been interested in acquiring him. The reported asking price is substantial, with details varying across sources. This valuation is complicated by one specific factor currently blocking a deal with Manchester City. Further negotiations or decisions regarding his future at the club are expected soon.

🔪 Accused in Saif Ali Khan attack seeks guilty plea

The Bangladeshi national accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan in Bandra has approached a Mumbai court. Mohammad Shariful Islam, arrested two days after the January 16, 2025 incident, filed an application seeking leniency. The charges against him include robbery with a deadly weapon and grievous hurt under BNS. The court has asked the prosecution to reply to the application. The hearing has been adjourned until September 11 for further proceedings.

🚲 Bicycles for top-performing girl students

Coromandel International distributed bicycles and educational materials as part of its CSR programme on Friday. The 103 beneficiaries, from Ward 58 of GVMC, are studying in Classes 8 to 10 and intermediate courses in government schools. These students had secured first, second, or third ranks in their respective classes. District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore presented the bicycles at the Coromandel Recreation Centre. He emphasized that recognizing student performance motivates them towards higher goals.

😠 CPM slams seer for calling leftists 'dangerous'

The Hassan district unit of the CPI(M) strongly condemned seer Nishchalananda Swamy for labeling 'leftists' as 'the most dangerous' and 'selfish'. These remarks were made by the seer at a World Population Day event held at Government First Grade College for Women in Hassan on Thursday. The seer based his views on observing about eight leftists, claiming they only think of their own betterment. The CPI(M) countered that leftists support democracy and work for the downtrodden, challenging the seer's background. They demanded the seer withdraw his statements and questioned his past political stance.

🏏 Yash Thakur's steady climb in Indian cricket

Vidarbha seamer Yash Thakur recently made his T20I debut and is now prepping for the Duleep Trophy. He represented two IPL teams, playing just 22 games across four years. Since 2018-19, he has taken 81 wickets at an economy of 7.04. Inspired by Umesh Yadav, Dhoni, and Kohli, he keeps improving his game. Thakur's consistent domestic form led to his selection in the India A squad. 🏏

🧤 Martinez vs Sanchez: Who's the better keeper?

Emi Martinez is reportedly moving to Chelsea from Aston Villa, joining after Rob Sanchez made an error against Fulham. In the 2025/26 Premier League stats, Martinez had a 70.9% save percentage versus Sanchez's 67.7%. Martinez also showed better distribution metrics, with a 73.7% pass accuracy compared to Sanchez's 66.7%. Although Martinez had more errors leading to goals last season, his mental resilience is highly valued. Chelsea might gamble on Martinez's strength to bring calm to the defense. 🧤

🐅 Thrissur set for massive tiger fest this Saturday

The legendary Pulikkali tradition is taking over Thrissur city this Saturday with a vibrant display of energy. Nine different Pulikkali teams, including Ayyanthole Desam, will parade through the Swaraj Round. These teams will feature between 35 and 51 performers each, with over 400 painted performers expected. The festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. when Minister O.J. Janeesh flags off the event from Bini Junction. This spectacle is a huge part of the Onam cultural fabric, replacing elephants with painted tigers. 🐅

🚀 BJP plans 'Mission Gen Z' to hook young voters

The BJP is focusing heavily on Gen Z voters through a new strategy to understand their moods and aspirations. Party President Nitin Nabin called 45 leaders for a meeting on August 29 at the BJP headquarters. This high-level session, held on National Sports Day, includes ministers and youth-focused leaders like Ravi Kishan. The party aims to find leaders who can connect with youth on their preferred digital platforms. This move follows a party restructuring and a push for better social media engagement.