business Manchester United is pursuing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton for their midfield needs. Both Chelsea and Real Madrid have entered negotiations, complicating United's pursuit. Palace is demanding close to 100 million euros for the player. This high price point is a major hurdle for United, especially with other squad needs. The race for Wharton is set to become a tense, multi-club battle. ⚽
business 74-year-old K.K. Xaviour received the Kera Kesari Award-2025 for his dedicated organic farming practices. He is a settler farmer from Poozhithode near Chakkittappara, Kerala. His two-acre coconut plantation, established nearly 30 years ago, has been highly profitable. He uses only organic methods, like cow dung, and manages other crops including rubber. His innovative approach has made him a model farmer in the village. 🥥
sports Fabrizio Romano reported that Marcus Rashford is likely to remain at Manchester United for next season. This decision involves the 28-year-old, who was on loan at Barcelona after falling out with Ruben Amorim. Despite earning £300,000 per week, Rashford rejected offers from the Turkish Super Lig and Saudi Pro League. Michael Carrick is reportedly pushing for Rashford to stay, as the player is happy to fight for his career in red. He returned to Carrington on Sunday, August 9th, signaling his intention to stay put. ⚽
science The thorns on tropical plants remain as a legacy from massive mammals that are now extinct across the Americas. Researchers studied 2,686 mimosoid species against 368 large browsers, 153 of which were gone thousands of years ago. The strongest model pairing extinct browsers with soil explained about a quarter of the regional differences. This shows current plant communities are influenced by ancient interactions, not just today's environment. The findings suggest the impact of losing megafauna persists in ecosystems for generations. 🌿
india Supporters of MLA Tanveer Sait held a demonstration at the Manipal Hospital junction on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway in Mysuru on Sunday. This protest was against the denial of a Cabinet berth to the six-time MLA. The demonstration, the second of its kind, saw a large group from the Narasimharaja Assembly constituency gather. Protesters voiced their disappointment against the Congress leadership for overlooking the senior party member. Senior party leaders have since assured the supporters that they will look into the matter.
sports Sarfaraz Khan has been selected as the replacement for Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. He will join the squad before the first Test begins in Galle on August 15. Sarfaraz has featured in six Tests for India, with his last game being against New Zealand in the 2024 home series. This selection follows his strong 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season where he amassed 429 runs at an average of 53.62. Sai Sudharsan, who has a right toe stress reaction, is currently recovering at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
world An Indian woman chose to live in Germany instead of the US after two years in America. She shared this via Instagram, detailing her preference for a peaceful lifestyle over the US hustle. Key reasons included avoiding visa stress and escaping constant car-related worries. She has been in Germany for around three years and hopes to secure PR this year. This highlights a growing trend of Indians exploring Europe for better quality of life. 🌍
india Protesters are holding an indefinite hunger strike in Ranchi against alleged irregularities in recruitment tests. The students are protesting against the Jharkhand government, demanding a CBI probe into exams like the 14th JPSC. Despite the government claiming 98% demands are met, students insist on a CBI investigation for the JSSC-CGL exam. The government promised an ED probe and a fast-track court for irregularities. Students plan to march to the Assembly on August 10 to push for their remaining demands. 🧐
india The Rajiv Rahadari Property Owners’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) is planning a one-day hunger strike on August 11th. This protest is against the proposed widening of Rajiv Rahadari and the land acquisition for an elevated corridor project in Lothkunta. Affected owners have approached the Telangana High Court, noting the government hasn't filed its counter in pending petitions. The JAC questioned the acquisition process before the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is finalized. They demand clarity on alignment, road width, affected properties, and fair compensation before proceeding. 😠
sports Sarfaraz Khan has been named as the replacement for Sai Sudharsan in India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. This change was confirmed by the BCCI on Sunday, as Sudharsan is recovering from a right toe stress reaction. The selectors chose Sarfaraz due to his experience, with the series kicking off on August 15th. This inclusion provides India with an extra middle-order batting option for the two-match contest. The team is currently finalizing its combination while preparing for the first Test in Galle.
india Three kanwariyas died after a speeding car allegedly rammed into them from behind on the Sirhind Highway in Fatehgarh Sahib district. The victims, from Kotkapura, were returning from Gangotri Dham during the annual Kanwar Yatra. The accident happened around 2 am on Sunday, August 9, 2026, with police recovering a broken number plate. Protests erupted as devotees demanded the immediate arrest of the fleeing driver. Police are actively investigating to trace the vehicle and identify the accused. 🚗
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