💻 Amazon's Great Freedom Sale drops 5 laptop deals

The Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 is launching with various laptop deals for Independence Day. Shoppers can check out options from HP Victus to Primebook Max across different needs and price points. Deals include an HP Victus at ₹97,990 and an MSI Cyborg 15 for ₹72,990, starting on the sale dates. These laptops cater to gaming, student use, and general performance requirements. Availability and exact pricing are subject to change during the sale period. 💻

✅ CBSE Class 12th Supplementary Result 2026 is Out

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Class 12 Supplementary Examination Result for 2026. This result is available for all students who took the exam, who can check it on the DigiLocker Results Portal. A total of 2,91,576 candidates registered, with 2,75,287 candidates actually appearing for the exam. The compartment category saw a 53.08% pass percentage, up from 38.36% in 2025. CBSE will share school-wise results via email, and private candidates get digital documents through DigiLocker.

✈️ Air India dope test rules under review after marijuana incident

The Civil Aviation Ministry has asked the DGCA to review pilot dope-testing protocols after an Air India incident. This followed the pilot in command of the Phuket to Delhi flight testing positive for marijuana. The incident, on August 4, involved flight AI-2379 injuring at least 20 passengers after a sudden 300-foot altitude loss. The current norms, based on international standards, are being re-evaluated due to concerns raised after the event. The DGCA has classified the event as a serious incident and an investigation is ongoing. ✈️

🕵️ Delhi Bike Tender Scam Uncovered

A significant tender scam related to bicycle procurement in Delhi has been exposed. The investigation targets officials and contractors involved in the bidding process within the capital city. The scheme allegedly involved financial irregularities amounting to several crores over the past fiscal year. This malpractice raises serious questions about governance and transparency in public procurement projects. Authorities are now expected to launch a full probe into the matter. 🕵️

🏛️ Bill to change NGO foreign funding laws sent to committee

A bill to amend the law governing foreign funding of NGOs was referred to a joint parliamentary committee on Wednesday. This move was initiated by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai in the Lok Sabha. The bill, introduced in March, proposes the Union government can take control of an NGO's funds if its FCRA registration lapses. Opposition parties and church groups have strongly protested the legislation, citing disproportionate executive power. The committee must submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session. 🏛️

🤕 Senior Cop and Guard Injured in Buffalo Collision

DIG Har Kishore Rai and his security guard were injured after their SUV hit a buffalo in Bihar's Khagaria district. This incident took place on Tuesday evening on NH-31 within the Mansi police station area. Rai was returning from court in Bhagalpur when the animal crossed in front of his official vehicle. The collision caused significant damage to the SUV's front end and injured both Rai and his guard. An investigation is underway, and Rai is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Khagaria town. 🤕

💧 Karnataka Bandh on August 13: Cauvery dispute explained

A bandh was called in Karnataka on August 13 due to escalating tensions over the Cauvery river water sharing. The protest involved citizens and political groups in various parts of the state. The dispute centers on the allocation of water resources between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This ongoing conflict stems from differing claims regarding the river's water distribution. Authorities are expected to mediate the situation to prevent further unrest. 💧

🙏 CM meets Governor to seek parole for convict

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday to request a 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara. Hawara is currently in Burail Jail, Chandigarh, and has been incarcerated for 31 years. His mother's deteriorating health condition has led Mann to appeal for the release on humanitarian grounds. Hawara was convicted in 1995 for conspiring in the assassination of Beant Singh, resulting in a life sentence in 2010. The Punjab government assured the Governor it would maintain full law and order during any visit.

🚢 Putin warns of retaliatory vessel seizures

Vladimir Putin threatened to seize European vessels if they proceed with actions against Russian-cargo ships. The Russian President made this warning while aboard a cruiser near Sakhalin on Wednesday. This threat follows several European nations intercepting ships linked to Moscow's 'shadow fleet' carrying Russian oil. Putin called the proposed seizures 'piracy and robbery' in response to sanctions enforcement. Moscow has issued instructions to its Ministry of Defence regarding these potential escalations. 🚢

✈️ 3 flight issues in one day: protests and emergency landing

Multiple flight disruptions occurred across different airlines in one day due to various technical problems. Air India Express passengers protested in Kolkata due to a delay, while SpiceJet passengers on Delhi-Pune flight complained about AC failure. IndiGo flight 6E-723 from Kolkata declared an emergency near Chennai after a left engine issue. The IndiGo flight landed safely on Runway 25 at 11:37 pm, and the emergency was withdrawn shortly after. These incidents highlighted issues in passenger care and emergency preparedness across the aviation sector. ✈️

🛡️ Chrome 151 update fixes major security holes 🛡️

Google released Chrome version 151.0.7922.137 for various OSs to patch five high-severity use-after-free vulnerabilities. This update affects components like V8, TabStrip, Extensions, HTML, and Blink, rolling out since Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The most critical issue is CVE-2026-19556 in V8, reported by Jihyeon Jeong of Seoul National University for a $500 reward. Users and admins must update promptly to protect against potential exploits. Google advises prioritizing fixes even if active exploitation isn't confirmed yet.