🩺 12-hour surgery saves young man's hip in Kerala

Doctors successfully performed a complex, 12-hour surgery to treat avascular necrosis in a 28-year-old man. The procedure took place at the Government Medical College Hospital in Thrissur, Kerala. The patient had Stage III necrosis in the right hip and Stage II in the left hip. Doctors chose a joint-preserving method to avoid future hip replacement. This difficult surgery involved core decompression and a free vascularised fibula graft. 🩺

🔄 BJP leader reverses election fund misuse claims

BJP leader P.C. George initially alleged misappropriation of election funds in Poonjar Assembly constituency, accusing Saji Kurikkad. He claimed ₹4.45 crore was spent despite a ₹40 lakh limit, and booth committee money was missing. After his speech in July 2026, George backed down, stating the party leadership showed him the accounts. He apologized for his earlier statements and vouched for Kurikkad's integrity. George confirmed on August 16, 2026, that he is now convinced there were no financial irregularities.

👮 Delhi Police Deploy Force in Burari

Several Delhi Police and CRPF personnel were deployed in Burari on Sunday. These security forces were equipped with tear gas shells and lathis for crowd control. The deployment occurred in response to recent unrest in the area. This action is part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and order in the region. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely for the coming days. 👮

😠 Man Assaults Delivery Agent Over Small Delay in Meerut

A 22-year-old delivery executive was allegedly assaulted by a customer in Meerut's Ganga Heights society on Friday night. The accused, 34-year-old Yaman Kansal, a UCO Bank branch manager, was arrested on Saturday after a complaint was filed. The dispute started because Kansal complained about a delay of only about five minutes in the order. The argument escalated when Kansal allegedly threatened the agent and then slapped and kicked him based on CCTV footage. Police have registered an FIR and Kansal will be produced before the court soon. 😠

🤕 Sukhbir Badal Injured in Nanded Attack; NIA Probe Demanded

Sukhbir Badal sustained severe arm injuries during an attack in Nanded. The incident involved Badal, who was present in the Nanded area. He required 150 stitches to treat the injuries sustained. Harsimrat has formally demanded that the NIA conduct a thorough probe into the attack. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the violent incident.

💖 Vizag auto driver helps pregnant women for 26 years

Auto-rickshaw driver U. Sundar Rao receives an appreciation certificate for his selfless service. This 48-year-old man from Visakhapatnam has been offering free transport to pregnant women for the last 26 years. Since the year 2000, he has helped 9,423 women reach hospitals in time for delivery. His dedication follows his father's example, who started this service in the 1970s. Mr. Rao hopes others drivers will also step up to serve the public. 💖

🤱 Milk banks are saving vulnerable Indian newborns

Human milk banks in India are providing life-saving nourishment to newborns whose mothers cannot breastfeed. This system, which started in 1989 at Sion Hospital in Mumbai, involves lactating mothers donating excess milk. Donor milk is crucial for premature babies, helping reduce severe conditions like necrotising enterocolitis. Doctors stress that while donation is vital, a mother's own milk remains the absolute best option. The milk banks also focus on helping mothers establish sufficient breastfeeding before any donation occurs.

🎨 Four Renaissance art pieces stolen from Sicily museum

Four artworks by Antonello da Messina were stolen from the MuMe regional museum in Messina, Italy. The heist happened on Saturday evening during the Ferragosto holiday. The stolen pieces include three panels of the “San Gregorio Polyptych” from 1473 and a "Pietà" panel. Museum director Marisa Mercurio called the loss a tremendous blow to the art world. Investigators are currently working on the case while the museum remains closed. 🎨

🏛️ Nellore Vinayaka Temple Gets ₹40 Lakh Boost

Minister Ponguru Narayana performed the 'bhumi puja' for the reconstruction of the Vinayaka temple near Bujjammarevu in Nellore on Sunday. The Minister fulfilled a prior promise to his constituents before the 2024 general elections. He announced that the reconstruction work will be completed with an outlay of ₹40 lakh at the earliest. This decision comes due to the temple's growing popularity, as shown by increased local footfall. K. Revathi and Vijetha Reddy also participated in the religious event.

🩸 Kerala demands better blood screening for patients

A demand has been raised to install advanced screening systems in all Kerala blood banks. This is due to rising reports of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C among college students nationwide. Currently, many blood banks lack advanced nucleic acid testing technology to catch infections during the window period. Patients with blood disorders rely on transfusions, and some cases of transfusion-related infections have been reported in Kerala. The group urged the Centre to implement NAT screening and a national compensation policy.

🏏 India scores a point against China in World Cup opener

India managed to secure a point in the opening match of the World Cup. The match took place between the Indian team and the Olympic silver medallists from China. The game was played on a specific date, though the exact numbers of goals or scorelines were not provided in this summary. This result marks the beginning of India's campaign in the tournament. The focus now shifts to the team's upcoming fixtures and performance in the competition. 🏏