Carin Ronsley, an 80-year-old Irish citizen, has been cleaning the historic water bodies of Jodhpur for over a decade. Arriving in India in 2014, he was moved by the poor state of the city's stepwells and started his cleaning initiative. Locally known as 'Pagal Sahib,' his efforts were recently highlighted by industrialist Anand Mahindra. Following this, Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari met him to appreciate his dedication to preserving the city's water resources. https://eisamay.com/positive-news/irish-citizen-caron-ronsley-is-cleaning-jodhpur-lakes-and-waterbodies/200530812.cms

On World Elephant Day, Tamil Nadu Forest Minister R.V. Ranjith Kumar emphasized the importance of elephant conservation and forest protection. According to the 2025 census, there are 3,170 wild elephants in Tamil Nadu. The government has allocated ₹20 crore to mitigate human-elephant conflict through AI-based monitoring and modern technology. The Minister highlighted the role of elephants as 'Ecological Engineers' and urged public cooperation in protecting elephant migratory paths and preventing illegal electric fencing to ensure a healthy ecosystem for future generations. https://tamil.timesnownews.com/news/world-elephant-day-2026-let-us-protect-elephants-protect-forests-article-155597373

In the August 11th episode of 'Illu Illalu Pillalu', Bhadravathi and Senapathi humiliate Ramaraju at the temple regarding his orphan status and financial position. During the puja, Prema refuses to let Dheeraj apply vermilion (kumkum) on her forehead, stating she doesn't consider herself his wife. Meanwhile, Amulya asks for Vishwak's help to get Prema alone so they can try to reconcile the couple. The episode highlights the growing tension and emotional distance between Prema and Dheeraj. https://telugu.abplive.com/entertainment/tv/illu-illalu-pillalu-serial-today-august-11th-2026-written-update-in-telugu-in-star-maa-jio-hotstar-256014

The Directorate of Technical Education, Chhattisgarh, has extended the registration deadline for diploma course admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. Interested candidates can now apply online until 6:00 PM on August 11, 2026. This decision primarily benefits ITI-passed students awaiting their results. The extension applies to Diploma Engineering, Architecture, CDDM/ID, MOM/HMCT, and Lateral Entry courses. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility and documents before applying. Other course schedules remain unchanged. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/chhattisgarh/raipur/cg-diploma-admission-2026-11-august-last-date-registration-closes-at-6-pm/3286119

Famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has officially married his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal. The couple, who have been dating for 10 years and share four children, tied the knot on the first anniversary of their engagement, which took place on August 12, 2025. The 41-year-old Al-Nassr star is currently the world's highest-paid athlete with earnings exceeding $30 billion annually. Ronaldo recently achieved the milestone of 900 career goals and confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup was his final one. https://marathi.abplive.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-a-father-of-five-has-finally-tied-the-knot-getting-married-on-the-first-anniversary-of-his-engagement-1435210

Jain Samosa is a popular version of the Indian street food made without potatoes to follow Jain dietary traditions. Instead of potatoes, boiled and mashed raw bananas are used for the stuffing, mixed with peas and spices. The recipe involves preparing a dough from refined flour, filling it with the banana mixture in a triangular shape, and deep-frying until crispy. Renowned chef Sanjeev Kapoor explains how this delicious snack can be enjoyed with tamarind or date chutney. https://gujarati.indianexpress.com/lifestyle/jain-samosa-recipe-without-potato-kacche-kele-ke-samose-kaise-banate-hain-as-12252952

A traditional Maharashtrian recipe for 'Puranache Dind' specially prepared for Nag Panchami. The process involves cooking chana dal with jaggery, nutmeg, cardamom, and saffron to make the sweet stuffing (puran). This stuffing is then placed inside small dough circles, folded, and steamed in an idli cooker for 10-15 minutes. These soft and fluffy steamed dumplings are best served with ghee, offering a delicious alternative to the regular Puran Poli during the festival. https://www.lokmat.com/sakhi/photos/food/nag-panchami-2026-how-to-make-puranache-dind-easy-recipe-of-puranache-dind-puranache-dind-recipe-a-a602/

On August 12, rare celestial events including a 6-planet alignment (Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune), a solar eclipse, and the Perseid meteor shower are occurring simultaneously. While the solar eclipse won't be visible in India, astrology suggests significant impacts on all 12 zodiac signs due to the alignment in Leo and Cancer constellations. It is considered an auspicious day for spiritual activities and ancestral rituals. https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/astrology/august-12-2026-chukkal-amavasya-total-solar-eclipse-six-planet-alignment-effects-on-12-rashis-astrology-news-nk-3201211.html

DMDK General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth spoke in the Tamil Nadu Assembly regarding constituency delimitation and 33% women's reservation. She emphasized that Tamil Nadu's representation should not be affected by its successful population control. She demanded that the number of MPs from Tamil Nadu be increased from 39 to 59 to ensure better governance. She also fully supported the 33% reservation for women and suggested increasing the total MP count in Parliament to 815 to enhance female representation. https://www.tv9tamilnews.com/tamil-nadu/premalatha-vijayakant-speech-tamil-nadu-assembly-delimitation-women-reservation-97556.html

In a major drug bust in Odisha's Sonepur district, Subalaya police seized over 12.5 quintals of marijuana from an abandoned truck. The contraband is valued at approximately ₹13 crore. The smugglers managed to flee the spot before the police arrived. The operation was part of the state's 'Drug-Free Odisha' campaign. Authorities are now tracking the vehicle's owner and the wider smuggling network through recovered documents. https://www.inkhabar.com/%E0%A4%93%E0%A4%A1%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BE/sonepur-police-crack-down-on-massive-drug-haul-smugglers-flee-abandoning-truck-loaded-with-cannabis-worth-13-crore-rupees-274915/