🇮🇳 ABVP holds massive flag rally in Belagavi

ABVP members organized a Tiranga Yatra rally to mark significant national events. This event took place in Belagavi on Friday as part of the 150th anniversary of the Vande Mataram song and Independence Day. Over 1,500 students enthusiastically participated in the rally starting at Gomatesh Vidyapeeth school. These students carried a massive 300-metre-long national flag while shouting patriotic slogans. Several leaders, including Sachin Hiremath and Shivayya Mathapati, were present at the event. 🇮🇳

🏥 Punjab health scheme crosses 6 lakh treatments milestone

Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has surpassed six lakh treatments in just seven months. This scheme offers up to Rs 10 lakh cashless cover per family across public and private hospitals in Punjab. As of the latest data, 3,02,906 patients received treatment, including 15,267 procedures. The utilization is high, with critical care like dialysis and cancer treatment showing significant usage. The scheme is set to continue supporting residents through the upcoming 80th Independence Day. 🏥

😔 Two arrested in Kakinada man's death

Two transgender persons were arrested for allegedly beating a man to death with sticks in Kakinada. The accused, Saipogu Kiranmayi alias Jessy and Reddipogu Ajay Kumar alias Puppy, were produced in a local court on Friday. The incident happened on August 3 when a dispute over collection money escalated into a violent attack on 41-year-old R. Siva. After being severely injured, Siva succumbed to his injuries on August 6 while in the hospital. Police reviewed CCTV footage before filing a murder case against the two individuals. 😔

😠 Raichur MP: BJP, not Opposition, caused Parliament chaos

G. Kumar Naik, the Lok Sabha Member from Raichur, claimed the 19-day Monsoon Session was mostly wasted due to ruling BJP MPs' non-cooperation. Addressing a media conference in Yadgir, he asserted the BJP obstructed discussions instead of the Opposition parties like Congress. Naik mentioned the Opposition sought answers on Delhi student protests, but Home Minister Amit Shah did not appear to explain. He noted the final day concluded abruptly, with neither PM Modi nor Amit Shah addressing the police action. This session failed to adequately discuss crucial issues for farmers, workers, and entrepreneurs.

⚖️ France's court greenlights assisted dying, scraps teen social media ban

France's Constitutional Council upheld the law legalizing assisted dying under specific conditions, while simultaneously striking down a bill banning under-15s from social media. This ruling was issued on Friday by France's highest constitutional authority. The assisted dying law passed last month with 291 votes in favour and 241 against. The decision allows citizens suffering from incurable illnesses to choose medical support for ending their lives. Macron has asked his government to draft a new, legally sound version of the teen social media legislation moving forward. ⚖️

🧐 Illegal Sand Mining Probe Against E.V. Velu

Allegations of large-scale illegal sand mining near Tiruvannamalai will be probed by the district administration. The complaints involve senior DMK leader E.V. Velu in the Malappambadi village dry lake bed. This sand theft allegedly caused an ₹8 crore loss to the exchequer, as per the NGO complaint dated August 13. The sand was reportedly used for leveling land for the DMK's northern zone youth wing conference on December 14 last year. An inquiry committee is being formed to conduct a detailed investigation into these charges. 🧐

✨ Google drops Pixel 11 series and Watch 5 for 2026

Google unveiled its 2026 hardware lineup, featuring the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and Fitbit Air. The Pixel 11 boasts the Tensor G6 chip, 12GB RAM, and 256GB base storage, with models in Pistachio and Hibiscus. Pro models introduce the HiLight feature, while the Fold sees a weight reduction despite a smaller battery. The Pixel Watch 5 adds double storage to both 41mm and 45mm models. Fitbit Air, an affordable tracker, is launching in India in October. 📱

⚽ Arteta updates on five key Arsenal players for Community Shield

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Bukayo Saka are fit for the Community Shield match. The Arsenal boss announced this during Friday's pre-match conference in relation to the clash with Manchester City. Rice and Saka participated in the final weekend of the World Cup, while Saliba and Timber dealt with injuries. Jurrien Timber's recovery is progressing, but William Saliba's back issue remains a long-term concern. Arteta stressed the importance of taking careful steps for every player's rehabilitation moving forward.

⚽ Mbappe confident: Real Madrid will win titles this year

Kylian Mbappe has returned to training with Real Madrid after the World Cup and shared his team's high ambitions. He confirmed that he and coach José Mourinho spoke frequently during the tournament before his return. Currently, Mbappe is focusing on building fitness to manage workload for the upcoming league season. He stated clearly that winning trophies is the top priority and that they are sure to succeed this year. This focus follows a positive debut experience and his excitement about life in Spain.

✨ Pixel 12 leaks hint at big changes ahead

The Google Pixel 12 is expected to debut next August, potentially bringing a major design shake-up after three years of similar looks. Four models are rumored: base, Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold. RAM upgrades to LPDDR6 and silicon-carbon batteries are possible features for the new devices. Users are hoping for a modern GPU and better ergonomics instead of the current flat design. Google is expected to continue its trend of introducing experimental hardware surprises with the next iteration. 📱

🤡 UK politics: Clown vs. Trash Can in by-election

A satirical candidate, Count Binface, surprisingly won a by-election in Clacton-on-Sea. This event occurred amidst the deep political chaos following Brexit in England. The election took place on Friday, August 14, 2026, following Nigel Farage's resignation. The political landscape is currently baffling, mirroring a dysfunctional, trial-period government experience. Future politics might require complex explanations similar to those described by Pramod Mahajan. 🤷‍♂️