😟 600 students booked after Jharkhand Assembly march

Around 600 student protesters were booked following a march towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi. This agitation is centered on alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations. The protest has been ongoing for the 20th consecutive day, with demands for greater transparency. The students insist they will continue their stir until their demands are met by the government. Negotiations have failed so far, though the administration has promised to scrap the 14th JPSC exam. 😟

🚨 Reel Star Nabbed in Major Digital Fraud Case

A social media influencer named Rohan Jadhav has been arrested in Pune for a major digital arrest fraud. He allegedly duped an elderly man of over Rs 10 crore in January this year. The fraudsters posed as CBI officers, and Jadhav transferred the Rs 10.74 crore across 5,436 bank accounts. Investigations revealed he used Telegram to communicate with handlers in Hong Kong, managing crypto transactions for commissions. Two separate cases have now been filed against Jadhav in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. 💸

🚀 97 MoUs, ₹67,542 Cr invested in Tamil Nadu

The TVK government signed 97 MoUs worth over ₹67,542 crore during its first investment conclave in Tamil Nadu. This event was held on Thursday, with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay present at the proceedings. The commitment aims to cross ₹1 lakh crore in the first 100 days, potentially creating over 1.2 lakh jobs. Projects are expected to start within six months to one year, showing strong investor confidence in the state. Highlights included a ₹1,000-crore project in Ramanathapuram and a ₹2,500 crore commitment from the Hinduja Group.

🌟 97 MoUs worth ₹67,542 crore signed in Tamil Nadu

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government signed 97 MoUs worth over ₹67,542 crore at its first investment conclave in Chennai. This event took place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with key officials present to oversee the deals. The cumulative investment commitments are expected to cross ₹1 lakh crore within the first 100 days of the government's tenure. Major investors included Hinduja Group, Daimler India, and Saint-Gobain, committing significant capital across various sectors. These investments aim to drive economic growth and create numerous job opportunities across the state. 🚀

💰 TN Govt signs huge investment deals at conclave

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government signed 97 MoUs worth over ₹67,542 crore at its first investment conclave in Chennai. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was present for the event, attended by key ministers and agency heads. These deals come as the government aims to cross ₹1 lakh crore in commitments within its first 100 days. Major investments include ₹2,500 crore from the Hinduja Group and ₹4,000 crore from Daimler India. The government is pushing towards an ambitious target of a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036. 🚀

🐒 Actor's gibbon video sparks wildlife probe

A video of Tamil actor Vikram playing with an endangered lar gibbon triggered an investigation by Indian wildlife officials. The incident occurred in Tamil Nadu, where the forest department is looking into the animal's presence at a private home. The investigation is looking at records dating back to 2020 and a transfer on August 5th. Officials are checking if all necessary permits were followed for the gibbon's movement across states. Further action by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau depends on the findings of this ongoing probe. 🐒

⚖️ SC slams FSSAI over food warning label delays 😠

The Supreme Court criticized the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for delaying front-of-pack warning labels on sugary, salty, and fatty foods. Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan questioned if FSSAI was succumbing to pressure from corporate food manufacturers. This comes after a PIL seeking such labels was disposed of in April 2025. FSSAI argued that traditional Indian foods would all get warning labels, citing issues with MSMEs. The Court has given the Central government two weeks to submit its final decision, threatening further orders.

⛽ Auto firms worried about E20 fuel contamination

Concerns arose after E20 petrol became the sole fuel option since April 1st, with auto executives flagging potential fuel contamination in internal data. Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra were among the companies testing fuel across 21 states for over a year. Their tests found elevated chloride in 18 states and high moisture levels, despite SIAM later withdrawing a complaint on July 28th. The findings highlighted that chloride levels in some samples reached up to 570 ppm, far exceeding the 3 ppm limit. The industry body now plans a comprehensive scientific study to investigate the source of these issues. ⛽

🍪 Cookie error on websites: How to fix it

Users are facing an issue where websites require cookies to function properly. This problem is specifically noted when using the Facebook in-app browser for external links. The required fix involves adjusting browser settings for various platforms like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. For Facebook users, opening links externally is the simplest workaround to avoid the defect. These steps ensure cookies are enabled across different devices.

🔥 Ten houses and a church burned in Manipur attack

Armed individuals set fire to ten houses and a church in Topka Naga village in Manipur. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Tuesday, August 11th, in the Kangpokpi district. This violence surfaces amidst months of unrest fueled by ethnic tensions in the region. The Liangmai Naga Council strongly condemned the attack, calling it a reprehensible act. They are demanding strict action and enhanced security measures for the affected tribal communities. 🔥

🤝 MP lands ₹8,635 Cr investment proposals in Ahmedabad

Madhya Pradesh secured investment proposals worth ₹8,635 crore during the Investment Dialogue in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Over 500 industrialists and investors from Gujarat participated in the event on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. These investments are projected to generate more than 5,785 job opportunities. The Chief Minister assured investors of full government support and supportive policies for business setup. MP is actively inviting industry leaders to partner in the state's historic development journey. 🚀