🌾 TN CM announces huge boost for paddy and sugarcane farmers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a historic hike in special incentives for paddy and sugarcane farmers on Monday. This announcement was made by him in the Assembly, despite the state's financial constraints. For paddy, the incentive is ₹289/quintal for fine varieties, making the total price ₹2,750/quintal starting in September. Sugarcane farmers registered for 2025-26 will receive an extra ₹709.50/tonne, bringing the total to ₹4,000/tonne. The government stated this marks a significant increase in support over the last five years. 🌾

🌾 TN CM announces big incentive hike for farmers

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay declared a historic hike in special incentives for paddy and sugarcane farmers on Monday. This announcement was made by the CM in the Assembly, despite the state's not having a healthy financial position. Paddy procurement starts in September, offering ₹289 per quintal extra for fine varieties. Sugarcane farmers registered for 2025-26 will get ₹709.50 per tonne on top of the Union government's rate. The government stated it will continue supporting the farming sector and rural economy. 🌾

🥊 Boxer reveals Pakistani's harsh comment on 'Narendra'

Boxer Narender Berwal shared an anecdote from his boxing career after meeting PM Narendra Modi. The exchange happened at the 2015 World Military Games when he defeated a Pakistani pugilist. The Pakistani boxer reportedly said he hated the name Narendra because Berwal, his coach, and the PM all shared it. This story was shared on PM Modi's YouTube channel, making the Prime Minister laugh. Berwal was part of the 10 Indian boxers who brought medals from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. 🥊

🌠 Perseid meteor shower lights up northern skies ✨

The Perseid summer meteor shower is returning with great viewing conditions for the Northern Hemisphere. The peak is Wednesday night into Thursday morning, coinciding with an eclipse in Spain, Iceland, and Greenland. NASA predicts 50 to 100 meteors per hour under ideal settings. These meteors are debris from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, creating dazzling streaks across the atmosphere. The new moon phase further enhances the visibility for stargazers.

🚨 Guard's Terrace Assault: Details Emerge

A security guard, Dharam Singh, is accused of raping a 23-year-old interior design student at a PG accommodation in Ahmedabad. The incident reportedly took place after the guard went to the terrace for ninety minutes on August 8th. The assault allegedly involved restraining the woman with a wire and lasted for an hour. Singh was later arrested near Hebatpur on Sunday and shot in the leg while attempting to escape custody. Police are also taking action against the security agency for failing to verify employee backgrounds. 😔

🏍️ 2026 Ducati Monster V2 lands in India at Rs 13.99 Lakh

Ducati India has officially launched the fifth-gen 2026 Monster V2 naked sportsbike in the country. The bike is available in Monster and Monster+ grades across India. It comes with an ex-showroom price ranging from Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 14.45 lakh, starting in 2026. This latest model features a new V2 twin-cylinder engine and a refreshed design, shedding 4kg of weight. The 890cc engine produces 109.5 bhp, and it includes features like Cornering ABS and a new 5-inch TFT console.

⚖️ 100-crore school scam arrest challenged in Madras High Court

B.T. Arasakumar filed a habeas corpus petition challenging his preventive detention under the Goondas Act. This case involves allegations of him collecting around ₹100 crore from private school managements across Tamil Nadu during the previous DMK regime. A Division Bench of Justices Anita Sumanth and Sunder Mohan ordered notice to the Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police on Monday, August 10, 2026. The petitioner claimed the detention was based on a civil dispute, not a threat to public order. She also highlighted his age, health issues, and continuous cooperation with the investigation. ⚖️

🚑 Hunger striking activist joins JPSC-JSSC march in Ranchi

Student activist Devendra Nath Mahato joined the JPSC-JSSC Vidhan Sabha Gherao march in Ranchi via ambulance. He is a JLKM leader who has been on a nine-day hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Mahato reportedly lost 10.5 kg during his fast, as the protest entered its 17th day. He criticized the barricading, stating the government must act or protests will continue. Mahato appealed to CM Hemant Soren to avoid police action while the agitation continues. ✊

💉 Moderna's Ebola trial gets green light in Canada

Health Canada authorized Moderna to start a Phase I clinical trial for its Bundibugyo virus mRNA vaccine candidate in early August 2026. This trial is taking place in Canada, making it the second country after the U.K. to clear first-in-human testing for this high-need area. The authorization shows Moderna is expanding its mRNA platform beyond respiratory vaccines into infectious diseases. While encouraging for the long-term pipeline, this Ebola trial is not expected to drive near-term revenue. Management is currently banking on existing vaccine sales to meet the reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of up to 10% growth.

🔪 Lover hacks husband 17 times over affair

A 26-year-old man named Talib was attacked 17 times with an axe by his wife's lover, Aasim. The incident happened in the Budhana area of Muzaffarnagar on Saturday. Talib, a welder from Gujarat, died at the hospital, and the attacker Aasim, 25, was detained on Sunday. Locals claimed Talib's brother stated that Meena, the wife, conspired to kill her husband. Aasim later confessed and the axe and a pistol were recovered after a brief encounter. 🔪

☀️ Solar strip floats over Gujarat canal, saves water

A half-mile solar strip is floating over an irrigation canal in Chandrasan village, Gujarat. This canal-top plant was developed by Gujarat State Electricity Corporation with support from Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam. The pilot generated 1.6 million kilowatt-hours of power while saving 2.38 million gallons of water from evaporation annually. This setup uses existing public airspace, avoiding land acquisition which is crucial for the region. State projections suggest covering 10% of the canal network could generate 2,200 MW of solar power.