🌊 Ancient Mediterranean flood flowed at massive rate

Models suggest the Zanclean flood, which refilled the Mediterranean, reached a peak flow of roughly 100 million cubic metres per second through the Strait of Gibraltar. This event occurred around 5.33 million years ago, ending the Messinian Salinity Crisis when the Atlantic reconnected. The flow was estimated to be about 1,000 times the volume of the modern Amazon river. The water transfer happened quickly, possibly within a few months to two years. Scientists are using erosion data to model this immense geological event. 🌊

🤔 Kriti Sanon's Rakhi ad sparks debate over styling

Kriti Sanon's recent Raksha Bandhan advertisement has ignited a social media debate regarding its creative choices and styling. Actress Suzanne Bernert publicly criticized the Giva ad, questioning the portrayal of the festival's deep cultural sentiment. The commercial, featuring Kriti in an ivory-toned, Indo-Western outfit, was deemed 'way off' by Bernert. Kangana Ranaut further escalated the row, calling the styling 'intentionally creepy' on her Instagram Story. No official response has been issued from Kriti Sanon regarding the growing backlash. 😥

🎬 Haiwaan trailer drops: Saif & Akshay in intense thriller

The trailer for the film 'Haiwaan' has been released, showcasing a gripping thriller narrative. The movie features Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in prominent roles. The plot involves a blind man taking on a dangerous psycho character. This film is set to explore intense psychological themes and action sequences. Fans are eagerly awaiting the official release date of this highly anticipated movie.

✈️ FedEx is boosting Delhi cargo hub with $150M

FedEx is investing around $150 million to develop a large integrated air cargo hub at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. This facility is being built at GMR Cargo City, with the groundbreaking ceremony held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The processing capacity is set to jump from 600 to 5,000 packages per hour once operational. This aims to boost air cargo connectivity across North and East India for global market access. Construction will proceed in phases, following the government's focus on strengthening logistics networks.

🏛️ SC protects journalist Abhishek Upadhyay from police action

The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, that no coercive action should be taken against journalist Abhishek Upadhyay. This decision came after he highlighted donation irregularities at Ayodhya's Ram temple. The SC directed the Uttar Pradesh Police to provide him with the FIR and CCTV footage. Upadhyay argued the FIR was harassment linked to his reporting, not the road rage case. The case is set for another hearing on September 7. 🏛️

🔬 Bacteria build working computer circuits at MIT

MIT engineers successfully created functional computer circuits using bacteria instead of traditional silicon chips. Researchers designed these microbes to act as tiny transistors, wiring them together to form a living computer system. The team demonstrated circuits capable of logic operations, with the largest example using 24 bacterial colonies to add two inputs. This technology could enable plants to autonomously detect and react to environmental threats like drought. The goal is to integrate computation into biology, not to replace current digital devices. 🌿

😟 8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba

An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana passed away after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba. The infection, caused by Naegleria fowleri, affected Lillian Smart in Louisiana over the weekend. Health authorities noted this was the first confirmed case since 2013 in the state. The amoeba thrives in warm freshwater and is usually contracted by swimming in such bodies of water. Future risks exist as the amoeba is found across various warm freshwater sources in the U.S. 😟

⚖️ Supreme Court questions Tata Steel's mineral debt

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Tata Steel regarding Odisha's demand for Rs 4,313 crore. This notice stems from an appeal against the Orissa High Court's decision to quash the state's mineral shortfall notices. The demands were initially raised for the fourth and fifth lease years after Tata Steel acquired the Sukinda Chromite Block in 2020. Tata Steel argued that regulatory approvals allowed for lower production, making the original dispatch targets unachievable. The case will now see the Supreme Court decide on the validity of the Rs 4,313-crore demand. 🧐

🏞️ Truck carrying pilgrims crashes in Himachal gorge

A truck transporting devotees fell into a gorge in Una district, Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. At least 40 pilgrims from Haryana sustained injuries during the incident. The accident happened while they were traveling from Peer Nigah temple towards Mata Naina Devi temple. Initial treatment was provided at the Regional Hospital in Una for all those injured. Three critical cases have been referred to PGI Chandigarh for further medical care.

🤔 UDF leader blames candidate selection for poll loss

P. V. Anvar is criticizing the UDF leadership after a Kozhikode DCC chief admitted to faulty candidate selection in Beypore. P.A. Mohamed Riyas won the constituency with a margin of 7,487 votes against Anvar. The Congress leader suggested the UDF could have won all 13 Kozhikode Assembly seats if the selection hadn't gone wrong. Anvar countered this by saying those who should have supported him tried to defeat him publicly. The controversy persists despite Praveenkumar calling it a non-issue. 🗳️

📊 IIT Budgets vs US Ivy League Schools

A comparison of the annual budgets between top-tier Indian Institutes of Technology and elite American Ivy League colleges has surfaced. This analysis pits institutions like IIT Bombay against schools such as Harvard and Princeton. The data reflects varying operational scales, with some IITs receiving significant government funding. These differences highlight disparities in funding structures between the two educational systems. Further detailed reports are expected to shed more light on these financial landscapes.