🏡 95-year-old singer gets 'Red Salute' home

Revolutionary singer P.K. Medini has finally secured her own home, named 'Red Salute'. She is 95 years old and resides in Thottakam near Vaikom, which is the native place of P. Krishna Pillai. The 600 sq ft house was built on a 5.5 cent plot, purchased for ₹10 lakh, with CPI spending another ₹15 lakh, completed in 62 days. This fulfillment came after Medini spent eight years moving between rented houses in Mannancherry, Alappuzha. She plans to turn the residence into an art and cultural centre for those in need.

🔬 India's CAR-T therapy shows long-term cancer control

A new study indicates that 'Made in India' CAR-T therapy provides sustained control for blood cancer patients. This breakthrough was observed in research conducted at institutions across India. The study tracked outcomes over several years, showing positive results for patients treated. CAR-T therapy involves engineering a patient's own immune cells to fight cancer effectively. This development signals a major step towards making advanced cancer treatments accessible domestically. 🔬

💧 Kharge asks Centre to help Nepal flood victims

Mallikarjun Kharge voiced deep concern over severe flooding and flash floods currently hitting Nepal. He addressed media representatives at Kalaburagi Airport on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Kharge highlighted that hundreds were caught, lives were lost, and many people are missing due to the deluge. He urged the Union Government to provide comprehensive compensation and aid to stranded tourists and pilgrims from India. Furthermore, he dismissed all rumours regarding any imminent cabinet reshuffle within the Karnataka government.

😥 Tharoor on Nepal floods: unaware when he left

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated he was completely unaware of the devastation from a sudden flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district. He made this comment while traveling to Kathmandu on Wednesday, following the disaster. The floods caused at least 270 deaths and left 826 people missing in Nepal, with significant infrastructure damage. Tharoor backed the Indian government's pledge of immediate relief assistance for the affected region. PM Narendra Modi also spoke with Nepal PM Balendra Shah to offer support for rescue operations. 😥

🚀 Blackbeard missile: Speed meets affordability in warfare

DRDO's hypersonic LRAShM showed how fast weapons can impact conflicts, similar to BrahMos missiles against Pakistan's defenses. As air defense gets tougher, militaries are turning to hypersonic weapons, which are either glide or cruise missiles. However, recent conflicts have highlighted that speed is insufficient without the ability to produce weapons at scale. The US Army is now developing Blackbeard, a ground-launched missile by Castelion Corporation, to be affordable and scalable. If successful, this could give the Army a cost-effective way to strike moving targets quickly. 🚀

🔬 Man who discovered cancer drug dies unnoticed

Yellapragada SubbaRow made groundbreaking scientific contributions, including discovering the world's first cancer drug. He was a researcher who also proved how every cell in the body generates energy and synthesized folic acid. His major discoveries were made over his career, though the article does not specify a date. Despite his huge impact, he passed away alone and remained largely unknown. His story highlights the often-unseen contributions of scientific pioneers. 🔬

💾 Samsung drops new USB4 portable SSDs P9 and P7

Samsung launched two new portable SSDs, the P9 and P7, featuring USB4 connectivity at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany. The flagship P9 boasts read speeds up to 4,000MB/s and write speeds up to 3,800MB/s. The P9 is the first 8TB USB4 portable SSD to support these speeds and won a CES 2026 Innovation Award. The P7 is designed for general use, having passed drop and vibration tests. Both series will be available from the first week of September with specific pricing set for the Indian market. 🚀

💥 Russian serviceman killed in St. Petersburg blast

A Russian serviceman was reported killed in an explosion that took place in St. Petersburg. The incident occurred in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia. Initial reports indicate that the explosion happened on a specific date which was not provided in the source. The event has drawn media attention regarding security in the region. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause and circumstances surrounding this fatality.

🏛️ Congress pushes for all-party meet on delimitation

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the delimitation issue. He urged the government to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the proposals, as mentioned by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. Kharge reiterated that Congress does not support changing the Lok Sabha strength beyond 543 seats. The party demands maintaining current state-wise strength and one-third reservation for women in the 2029 elections. These demands follow Kharge's previous letter sent on July 16, 2026.

👮 Police officer quits after tracking ex-partner

A police officer in Stow, Massachusetts, resigned just before his termination hearing after allegedly using police databases to track a former partner. Officer Jason Rogers misused Flock Safety's system and state police databases without any legal reason. Allegations surfaced on June 18 when the victim filed a complaint with the department. The town subsequently removed its last Flock camera in early August following the misuse. The case is now forwarded to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. 👮

🔬 New cash fuels brain cancer treatment research

Adelaide researchers are pushing to make radiation therapy better against brain tumors while sparing healthy tissue. This pioneering work is led by Professor Ivan Kempson at Adelaide University. The project secured $240,000 from the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research. The team is questioning old assumptions about radiation biology using new tools to study DNA damage. This research aims to improve patient outcomes, as only two in ten patients survive five years.