🏛️ TMC rebels ask for 3 weeks to fight disqualification

Twenty TMC rebel MPs who joined NCPI sought three weeks to reply to disqualification notices from Speaker Om Birla. The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued notices on August 26, based on Abhishek Banerjee's petition dated June 18. The initial seven-day deadline was set following the Supreme Court's agreement on August 25. The MPs are consulting lawyers to build a detailed legal defense against the proceedings. This delay gives the rebel camp space amid the ongoing TMC vs. dissident camp clash. 🏛️

💧 Karnataka pushes Centre for water project approvals

Karnataka has strongly urged the Central government to grant immediate clearance for several pending water projects. This demand was made by a delegation led by Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy at the Union Jal Shakti Ministry's summit in Delhi. The requests cover the Mekedatu reservoir DPR and approvals for Kalasa-Banduri and Upper Bhadra projects. These projects are vital for Bengaluru's water security and regulated releases to Tamil Nadu. The state also seeks release of ₹5,300 crore for the Upper Krishna Project.

🚨 Actor's Son Accused of Assault in Bengaluru

Samrat, the son of actor Duniya Vijay, is accused of assaulting a student in Bengaluru. The incident reportedly took place on Mysuru Road after an overtaking maneuver near RR Nagar. Manish Gowda, the victim, sustained injuries and has filed a complaint with the Kengeri police. Both individuals are students at RV University. Police are currently investigating the matter and will register an FIR once preliminary details are available.

🤖 AI boosts night vision for autonomous cars 🌃

Researchers developed a new method for spotting pedestrians at night using YOLOv8s with extra image enhancement and network tweaks. This system was tested by researchers at Hebei Vocational University of Technology and Engineering in Xingtai, China. The improvements showed a 4.15% rise in Precision and a 3.88% boost in mAP points as of September 1, 2026. This approach tackles low contrast and occlusion issues common in dark driving conditions. The findings offer a robust solution for enhancing perception stability in autonomous vehicles.

🛡️ Rajnath Singh checks 16 defence PSU performance

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the annual performance of 16 defence Public Sector Undertakings on September 1, 2026. He held the meeting at DSPU Bhawan, where the PSUs presented their achievements and roadmaps. During the review, seven PSUs gave dividend cheques totaling ₹3,951 crore for 2025-26. Singh noted that defence production hit ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, with the PSUs contributing ₹1.29 lakh crore. The minister urged them to become globally competitive and reduce import dependence. 🛡️

🏏 Women's Asia Cup 2026 standings are in

The Women's Asia Cup 2026 points table has been updated following recent matches. Group A leaders are India Women and Pakistan Women, while Group B is led by Sri Lanka Women. The standings are current as of the latest game completions, showing team performance metrics. Teams continue to play to secure better rankings in the tournament. 🏏

⚠️ False alarm: Defender 'off' notifications are a bug

Microsoft has confirmed that the 'Microsoft Defender Antivirus is turned off' warnings are due to a software bug. This issue affects users of Windows 11, Windows 10, and various Windows Server versions. The erroneous notifications started appearing following recent Defender updates from late August. Importantly, these messages do not pose a direct security risk as the antivirus engine remains functional. Users should verify real-time protection is active in Windows Security settings until a fix is released.

📡 TP-Link drops first Wi-Fi 8 routers

TP-Link unveiled its first Wi-Fi 8 products, the Archer 8 Ultra and Deco 8 Ultra, at IFA 2026. This launch happened in Berlin, showcasing new networking hardware. The Archer 8 Ultra hits 19Gbps wireless, while the Deco 8 Ultra covers 9,800 sq ft. The company is prioritizing reliability over raw speed before the standard is finalized in May 2028. Preorders for the Archer 8 Ultra start September 30, with the Deco 8 Ultra launching in Q1 2027.

🩺 BCCI cautious on player fitness before tours

The BCCI, selection committee, and CoE, led by VVS Laxman, are adopting a cautious stance regarding player fitness for international games. This policy change stems from past issues, such as Harshit Rana being dropped from the England tour after a comeback in June. They now require 200% confidence in a player's availability before officially declaring them fit for selection. This led to conditional picks in the T20Is against Afghanistan, where Bumrah and Nitish Reddy were listed with caveats. The CoE insists on transparency, ensuring players understand their fitness status before being released to the press. 🏏

🎵 Mappilapattu composer Aboobacker passes away at 80

Kozhikode Aboobacker, a notable Mappilapattu composer and musician, has passed away at the age of 80 in Kozhikode. He was known for his work alongside legendary composer M.S. Baburaj and accompanying K.J. Yesudas early in his Kozhikode performances. Some of his biggest hits include 'Karayanum parayanum' (sung by Yesudas) and 'Yatheeminathani' (by K.S. Chithra). These songs were part of the album Mailanchipattukal Vol. 5, released by Tharangini in 1989. Aboobacker played a key role in the growth of the Mappilapattu genre, which remains popular today. 🎶