🙏 20-min temple stop saved 31 Kerala travellers from Nepal floods

A 31-member Kerala group narrowly escaped flash floods in Nepal and safely returned to Kochi on Sunday. They were travelling from Kathmandu to Pokhara when the floods struck in the Dhading district. The group claimed a 20-25 minute delay at a Buddha temple prevented them from crossing a washed-away bridge. They endured a terrifying night searching for safety with no proper food or basic amenities. The ordeal concluded after they were reunited with anxious families at the airport.

🗳️ 9 UDP MLAs in talks to join BJP in Meghalaya

Nine United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators are reportedly in talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding a potential merger. This political move involves lawmakers from the ruling alliance, which includes both UDP and BJP in Meghalaya. The talks follow a recent meeting between UDP legislators and Amit Shah, with demands for more ministerial berths being discussed. This shift could significantly alter the assembly arithmetic and the power balance within the current ruling alliance. If at least eight defect, the BJP could achieve its largest legislative footprint in the state. 🤝

🎬 Mirzapur: The Movie gets 'A' certificate, runtime revealed

Mirzapur: The Movie has secured an 'A' certificate from the CBFC before its September 4 release. The film, directed by Gurmmeet Singh, is reported to have a runtime of approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes. Actor Ali Fazal advised fans to watch only episodes 1 to 6 of Season 1 before seeing the movie. The trailer showcases Kaleen Bhaiya emphasizing that the throne is earned through brute force. Tensions are rising as Munna Bhaiya and Guddu Pandit vie for power in the volatile city. 🎬

🚨 Granite businessman arrested in Chennai POCSO case

Chennai granite businessman R Veeramani and two associates have been arrested in a POCSO case. The arrests were made by the Central Crime Branch Anti-Vice Squad after a Special POCSO Court rejected a closure report. The case started on October 6, 2025, after a pen drive allegedly containing abuse footage was handed over. Investigators found Veeramani at a rented Teynampet house managed by Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan. The accused are booked under POCSO and IT Act sections and are now in judicial custody. 🚨

🚨 Assam busts huge drug haul; 26,500 arrested since 2021

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that drugs worth ₹3,253 crore have been seized. This crackdown took place across Assam since 2021, involving numerous police operations. The arrests have reached over 26,500 people through this sustained campaign. He noted that narcotics often originate in Myanmar and enter Assam via Mizoram and Manipur. This ongoing effort highlights the need for strong central support against transnational drug rings. 🤝

👧 Girl found alive under rubble after Nepal floods

A five-year-old girl named Manisha was rescued alive after being trapped under soil and rubble by flash floods in Nepal. The rescue took place near Syabrubesi in the Rasuwa district on Friday. Initial reports indicated a cat sound, but rescuers found the girl after two days. Bad weather initially delayed her evacuation, leading to temporary care at a rescue camp. She was eventually flown to the Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu and is now recovering in stable condition. 👧

🧠 Quick fixes for bad sleep-memory loss

Poor sleep messes with cognitive function and memory formation, according to the NIH. A study involving 54 healthy adults aged 18 to 35 tested interventions after 30 hours awake. Participants who took a 90-minute nap or did 20 minutes of exercise remembered about 22% more information than the control group. Researchers found these two methods use different neural pathways to protect memory under sleep deprivation. Experts advise using these as tools, but emphasize they don't replace a good night's sleep. 😴

🛣️ Paliyekkara toll hike approved, waiting on court

NHAI has given the green light for toll rate revisions at the Paliyekkara toll plaza. This toll plaza is located on National Highway (NH) 544 in Kerala. The proposed rates, effective September 1, are subject to clearance from the Kerala High Court. The court previously ruled in August 2025 that hikes require addressing traffic congestion on the highway. If approved, car tolls will jump from ₹90 to ₹100, signaling a major change for commuters. 🚗

🔥 Delhi amps up fire safety rules for buildings

Delhi has introduced a new 18-category framework for fire prevention and safety in all buildings. This mandate applies to property owners and developers across the city, governed by the Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2026. The new rules were notified by the Home Department on August 28, following recent fire incidents like the Malviya Nagar hotel fire. Requirements cover everything from fire-engine access to emergency power backups for critical systems. These amendments will be enforced upon the notification of the amended UBBL-2016 by the DDA. 🚨

👩 From Pastry Chef to Mine Clearance Hero in Ukraine

A woman, Kulhava, transitioned from finance and pastry chef roles into mine clearance work. She found this job with MAG while waiting for a visa to move to Czechia. Ukraine has an estimated 20 to 25% of its land, over 139,000 square kilometres, contaminated with mines. Women constitute 30 to 35% of humanitarian mine action workers, though only about 12% are in fieldwork. Her experience has significantly changed her perspective on appreciating life now. 😮

🤝 Rakhi diplomacy and Shivakumar's political move

Raksha Bandhan in Telangana has become a political tool for settling scores and managing crises. In Congress, Minister Konda Surekha tied a gold rakhi on CM A. Revanth Reddy's wrist to quell cabinet ouster threats. Meanwhile, the Telangana cabinet reshuffle aims to balance caste equations ahead of local elections. Separately, D.K. Shivakumar surprised BJP MLAs by concluding the session early before their planned overnight protest. This action effectively thwarted the Opposition's strategy against the Congress government. 🧐