1Politicseconomictimes.indiatimes.com
Gautam Adani meets Karnataka CM, BJP attacks Congress over ‘double standard’
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, met with Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for an hour, reportedly a "courtesy visit". The BJP's state unit criticised the ruling Congress for its "double standard" towards Adani. The meeting occurred amid concerns about the proposed tunnel road project from Hebbal to Silk Board, which Adani Enterprises has been the lowest bidder. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka questioned whether Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had given permission for Shivak Kumar to meet Adani and accused the Karnataka government of having "laid out a red carpet" for Adani despite his opposition. Ashoka also criticised Rahul Gandhi's environmental activism and urged him to hug a tree at a site affected by the proposed Tunnel Road.
2Financememesita.com
Trump Affordability Push Fails to Ease Inflation Concerns - Memesita
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. fell in early August due to inflation concerns and a gap between White House messaging and Main Street reality, according to preliminary data from the University of Michigan and a Yahoo/YouGov poll. The August Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 51.0, sliding 7.6% from July's reading of 55.2, marking a 12.4% drop from the year earlier. Meanwhile, 49% of respondents believe President Donald Trump’s actions since taking office have increased prices, and 38% blame him for current inflation levels, compared to 31% who blame former President Joe Biden. The White House moved to scrap Biden-era fuel economy requirements in response to cost-of-living pressures, arguing that this will lower automobile prices. Despite this, inflation expectations have increased, with consumers expecting a 4.3% inflation rate over the next year.
3Businessnewsy-today.com
Meth Lolly Importers Moved to NZ to Run Drug Syndicate - Newsy Today
Police have linked Chinese citizen Yu Wang and Malaysian immigrant Chen Yee Cheah to a massive commercial import operation in New Zealand. The operation involved pure methamphetamine blocks disguised as confectionery distributed through Auckland City Mission food parcels in 2024. Police launched Operation Bravo in May 2024 after tracking illicit packages sent from overseas to various Auckland addresses under fake names. They found Cheah's home and Wang's Mt Wellington property with search warrants uncovering extensive drug manufacturing equipment and bulk supplies. At Cheah’s home, police found roughly 81,000 pseudoephedrine tablets, 1.5kg of methamphetamine, 246g of MDMA, and over 60 mobile phone SIM cards with shipping labels. Both men face up to life imprisonment for their involvement in the operation.
4Entertainmentorigin-pre-prod.hindustantimes.com
Yash declares ‘girls will have a blast’ watching Toxic amid criticism over film's portrayal of women
Yash's film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has faced criticism over its portrayal of women. The film's trailer was met with criticism, with some viewers accusing the makers of pandering to the male gaze. At a pre-release event for the film, Yash addressed the criticism and assured fans that girls would have a "blast" watching the film. He also encouraged girls to watch the film in theatres, stating that there is a voice for women in the film unlike the trailer. The period gangster drama is directed by Geetu Mohandas and stars Yash in a double role alongside Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth. Toxic is set to hit theatres on August 26.
5Politicsurdupoint.com
Austria Calls On Israel To Halt Settlement Expansion, Says E1 Project Violates International Law
Austria has called on Israel to withdraw its new settlement plans in the West Bank, particularly the E1 project, stating that these plans violate international law and undermine prospects for a two-state solution. The remarks were made by Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, Prime Minister and leader of the ruling People's Party, and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger. Stocker stated that Austria's position is clear in rejecting settlement expansion and considering it illegal under international law. Meinlar-Reigninger warned that the Israeli plans would further distance the peace process further away. These statements align with a joint statement condemning the Israeli government's decision to publish new construction tenders for settlement units under the E
6Worldalbeu.com
From the Rashkoviq case to the mass graves, analysts: Serbia is trying to divert attention from crimes in Kosovo - Albeu
Serbian analysts have accused Serbia of attempting to divert attention from crimes committed against Albanians during the last war. The acting Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla, stated that claims concerning Nenad Rashkoviq were being used to diminish the Serbian state's responsibility for actions taken during the war. He also called on the Serbian president to clarify the fate of forcibly disappeared people during the conflict. Analysts warn that the case could be exploited by Serbia for propaganda purposes and have called for greater care and commitment in handling sensitive cases. They also highlighted the discovery of three mass graves near Zubin Potok, where 23 massacred Albanian intellectuals were found, and linked the development to the moment when Kosovo was exhuming victims.
7Scienceinkl.com
From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yet
India's space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yet, with the launch of Chandrayaan-3 on August 23, 2023. The spacecraft is set to land on the Moon with its lander and rover starting work near the lunar south polar region. Six decades ago, India was still developing a system for launching a sounding rocket from a small range at Thumba, near Thiruvananthapuram.
8Sportsswadesi.com
India face Argentina with semifinal hopes hanging by a thread
India's chances of reaching the semifinals of the Hockey World Cup are uncertain as they face Argentina in their last second round match in Amstelveen, The Netherlands. India's 1-3 defeat against the Netherlands almost ended their hopes, but Argentina's recent win over England kept them alive. The Netherlands-England clash, also to be played on Monday, will determine India's chances. The top two teams from Pool E will advance to the semifinals. India needs to beat Argentina by at least two goals and hope England loses to the Netherlands by at minimum three goals. If India wins 3-1 against Argentina, that would mean they have six goals scored and eight conceded. However, if England loses 0-2, India would have five goals scored. Argentina's experienced campaigner Matias Rey, a six-time World Cup participant, will be a key figure for them.
9Worldnst.com.my
Employer charged with harbouring 127 undocumented migrants
Malaysian employer, Nasrullah Abdullah, has been charged with allowing 127 undocumented migrants to remain at a premises under his control in Sering, Kota Baru. The charges were brought under Section 55E(1) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and were levelled at a construction site. If convicted under Section55E(2), an offender is liable to a fine of between RM5,000 and RM30,000, or a jail term of up to 12 months, or both, for each undocumented migrant found on the premises. For a second or subsequent conviction, the offender could face a fine between RM10,000 to RM60,000 or jail time of up two years. Nasruullah's lawyer, Amy Zairy Rahmat, argued that the bail was too high and that his client had cooperated with the Immigration Department from the start.
10Sportsau.news.yahoo.com
Tigers stun Roosters, blow NRL top-four race wide open
The Wests Tigers defeated the Sydney Roosters 25-24, potentially damaging their chances in the NRL's minor premiership. Halfback Jock Madden was the hero for the Tigers, scoring the winning field goal in the 79th minute, breaking their eight-game losing streak. The loss could impact the Rooster's chances of moving clear of the ladder-leading Warriors and second-placed Penrith. Lock Victor Radley was placed on report and did not finish the second half due to a head injury assessment. With two rounds remaining, the Rorosters sit third and are trailing ladder-leader Warriors by 38 points.
11Entertainmentpower1057.com
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Extend Historic U.K. No. 1 Run With Rein Me In
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's song "Rein Me In" has extended its record-breaking run in the UK, extending it to its 22nd consecutive week at No. 1. This makes it the longest-running chart-topper in the country's history. The song surpasses Frankie Laine's "I Believe" which spent 18 weeks at No 1 in 1953. In the US, Rein Me In has also gained momentum and reached a new peak of No. 50 on the Hot 100, improving on its previous high of No 64.
12Worldmyrtlebeachonline.com
Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, believes Russia is planning to mobilise an additional 300,000 troops for its war effort after parliamentary elections in September. Zelenskyy also suggested that Russia could draft hundreds of thousands more in 2027 for its goal of capturing the rest of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
