🏡 10,000 property owners get Waqf land relief

Nearly 10,000 property owners in Malkajgiri have received relief over errors in Waqf land records. Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajashekhar Reddy submitted a memorandum regarding the inclusion of Mallapur village survey numbers in Malkajgiri village records. This issue caused hurdles in property registration and land transactions for the affected owners. The Telangana Waqf Board is now correcting the Gazette notification and publishing necessary amendments. This resolution is expected to ease long-standing uncertainty for thousands of residents. 🏡

🧐 Centre sends controversial FCRA Bill to JPC

The Union government decided to refer the contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee on Wednesday. This decision comes amid widespread backlash, including a resolution from the Tamil Nadu Assembly and protests in Mizoram. The bill proposes sweeping powers to a designated authority over assets of NGOs if their FCRA registration is cancelled. Opposition parties argue this disproportionately affects minority and charitable institutions. The government maintains the law aims to strengthen regulation of all foreign contributions. 🧐

🧐 FCRA Bill heading to JPC amid Opposition pushback

The Union government plans to move a resolution in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to send the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. Opposition parties, including Congress and DMK leaders, strongly demand the Bill be withdrawn in its current form. The Bill, introduced on March 25, proposes stricter government oversight on foreign funding for NGOs. Key provisions allow asset seizure by a designated authority if an FCRA license is cancelled without prior hearing. The government maintains the legislation strengthens regulation, while critics claim it disproportionately affects minority institutions. 🧐

🗣️ Harbhajan Singh fires back at trolls over drug video

BJP MP Harbhajan Singh strongly responded to criticism regarding his drug abuse video circulated about Punjab. He questioned if the currently circulating footage was also from Rajasthan, where his original video was filmed. The issue he highlighted remains Punjab's drug problem, which needs immediate action from the government. Singh accused his detractors of trying to divert attention from the core issue through 'paid trolls.' He stressed that efforts should focus on helping addicts recover across the country.

😔 Jagtial youth dies in Malta road accident

A 27-year-old youth from Jagtial died in a road accident in Malta early on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Abdul Jawad, a native of Islampura in Jagtial. The accident happened near Qormi in southern Malta involving a mini-truck and a tipper truck. Jawad had been working as a sales assistant in Paola town for over a year. This sudden death has left his family and relatives in Jagtial devastated.

🙏 YouTuber Abhishek Malhan pledges ₹20 lakh for Assam temple rebuild

YouTuber Abhishek Malhan is spearheading efforts to rebuild a Hanuman temple damaged during the Assam floods. He partnered with True Hope Foundation to kickstart this humanitarian project in the affected region. The total collected amount now stands at approximately ₹20 lakh, which is a combination of his ₹5 lakh and the foundation's ₹15 lakh contribution. This initiative follows the devastating floods that began on July 19, severely impacting districts like Golaghat. Further help is being sought from other influencers to continue the reconstruction and support efforts. 🕉️

🔥 Putin's palace defense pad burns after drone strike

Putin's vacation home came under drone attack when a nearby missile launch pad caught fire. This incident occurred near Gelendzhik in southern Russia, targeting a lavish Italianate palace complex. Ukrainian forces claimed the S-400 air-defense system fired six missiles before sustaining damage on August 7. Analysts noted that disabling a nearby jamming station cleared the way for the attack on the S-400 system. Further strikes by Kyiv's drones also hit two S-400 launchers and a control antenna in occupied Crimea. 🛡️

🔪 Man confesses to double murder over custody fight

A 45-year-old private firm manager allegedly strangled his two minor daughters to death at a hotel near Kempegowda International Airport. The accused, identified as Imran S.G., confessed to killing Sheikh Zoya (10) and Sheikh Zehra (8) following a marital dispute and custody disagreement. The incident occurred on Monday around 4 p.m. when hotel staff found the girls unresponsive in their room. Imran was found with a slit throat and is currently recovering in police custody. Police are continuing the investigation while awaiting post-mortem reports to establish all facts. 😥

👴 EPFO issues pension orders for higher contributions

The EPFO has issued 1,49,806 pension payment orders for higher contributions following a November 2022 Supreme Court order. This action was taken for retired applicants across India as per the apex court's directive. As of August 10th, the Ministry of Labour received 15,24,365 such claims, with 11,595 still pending. The pension scheme currently has 85,84,604 pensioners as of March 31, 2026. Members can check their claim status via the Umang app, portal, SMS, or missed call. 👴

🌳 Nellimarla boosting greenery with Miyawaki method

Jana Sena Party MLA Lokam Naga Madhavi initiated seed ball planting outside Nellimarla on Tuesday. This initiative is adopting the Japanese Miyawaki technique to rapidly boost green cover in urban and Vizianagaram outskirts. Three 'Nagara Vanams' were sanctioned for the Nellimarla constituency by Panchayat Raj and Forest Minister Pawan Kalyan. This method uses dense native saplings to create miniature forests within a few years. These new parks are expected to significantly improve greenery around Bhogapuram international airport soon. 🌳

👮 Drug bust links accused to CM's social media team

Three men were arrested in Kasaragod, Kerala, with 139.29 grams of MDMA recovered during the operation. The arrested individuals, PA Abdul Salam, KH Mohammed Hussain, and PA Abbas, are residents of Vengola in Ernakulam district. The DYFI alleged that Mohammed Hussain coordinates VD Satheesan's social media page and is an active Congress worker. This case ignited political controversy due to claims of the accused's links with senior leaders like Satheesan. The DYFI is now demanding the investigation be expanded to examine these alleged political connections. 👮