✨ Apple's massive September lineup reveal expected

Apple's September event is anticipated to feature several major tech reveals, including the iPhone 18 Pro and possibly its first foldable model. The event will likely debut the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, alongside updates to iOS 27 and Apple Intelligence. Rumors suggest the foldable iPhone could boast a 5.5-inch outer display and a near 7.8-inch inner screen. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to gain an A20 Pro chip and a variable-aperture camera. Standard iPhone models are reportedly scheduled for spring 2027, focusing September on premium users. 📱

📱 Samsung foldable phones get a sweet EMI deal

Samsung has rolled out new offers for its foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8. These devices are available for pre-order in India and start from ₹1,24,999. The new deal provides a 30-month no-cost EMI option across the models. This helps buyers afford the premium smartphones amid rising chip prices. The offers are available through Samsung Finance+, TVS Credit, IDFC FIRST Bank, and Poonawalla Fincorp. 📱

📈 Axis Securities picks top 8 largecap stocks for August

Axis Securities listed eight large-cap stocks as top picks for August after the Indian equity market recovered over the last month. The recommendations include ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, among others, in the Indian market. Targets range from 14% upside for Bajaj Finance to 28% upside for Bharti Airtel. These picks are supported by factors like strong growth trajectories and improving asset quality across various sectors. Investors can watch these stocks as the market continues its upward momentum in the coming period. 📈

💰 Kerala's Dhanalekshmi Lottery Results Are Out 🍀

The Dhanalekshmi DL-64 draw was held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. The top prizes include a first prize of Rs 1 crore and a second prize of Rs 30 lakh. The draw process was supervised by independent judges to maintain transparency and fairness. Winners must claim their prizes at the Directorate of State Lotteries within the specified period. All ticket holders should check the official Kerala State Lottery Department results.

🐊 Crocodile Alert in Flood-hit Odisha 🐊

Odisha has issued a crocodile alert in flood-hit Kendrapara following a fatal river attack. Authorities in Kendrapara district are intensifying awareness campaigns due to rising water levels in the Brahmani, Mahanadi, and Baitarani river systems. This alert follows the killing of a 46-year-old woman in Damodarapatana village a few days ago. The region is near Bhitarkanika National Park, which hosts 117 active estuarine crocodile nests. The government is conducting door-to-door visits and set up a WhatsApp helpline for public safety.

🤝 Karnataka CM meets students over recruitment rule issues

The Karnataka Chief Minister met with protesting students at a state university regarding alleged rule violations in the recruitment process. The CM made a commitment to resolve the issues as soon as possible. This meeting addressed student grievances at the university campus. The article also draws a comparison to the NEET protests handled by the central government. The resolution for the current situation is expected to follow soon.

⚕️ WHO Chief in Congo for Ebola Support

The World Health Organization (WHO) chief has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to bolster the ongoing Ebola response efforts. This critical visit is taking place in the DRC amidst a significant health crisis impacting the region. Currently, the number of Ebola cases has reached close to 4,000 across the affected areas. The international medical community is focused on containment and preventing further outbreaks in the region. Future actions will involve scaling up vaccination drives and strengthening local healthcare infrastructure. ⚕️

🙏 Activist warns hunger striker to drink water

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk checked on Devendra Nath Mahato, who is on an indefinite hunger strike in Ranchi. Mahato began his strike on August 2nd, protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC CGL, and other state exams. Wangchuk urged him to drink water, stating dehydration is tantamount to suicide. Five more people joined the protest, demanding cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam. CM Hemant Soren assured that decisions on the demands will be announced soon. 💧

🤯 Roman Reigns potentially facing AEW at AAA show

Roman Reigns might appear at AAA's show on September 26th, according to Dave Meltzer's report. This highly anticipated appearance would be in Chicago, where AAA's Worlds Collide is taking place. The event coincides with AEW's All Out 2026 pay-per-view happening on the same night. This potential crossover suggests WWE is actively looking for ways to counter AEW's promotions with major stars. Both CM Punk and Reigns could potentially attend the Worlds Collide event.

🔥 K-dramas where male leads are super jealous

Some K-dramas feature male leads whose jealousy is almost a personality trait. For example, Ahn Min Hyuk in "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon" gets super possessive over Do Bong Soon. The shows showcase various levels of this intense emotion across different plots. These dramas blend high romance with comedic, dramatic, or fantasy elements. Viewers can check out six titles demonstrating this trope, like "Heirs" and "Secret Garden."

🏛️ Madurai gets specialized law college under TN budget

The Tamil Nadu government is setting up a specialised Government Law College in Madurai, comparable to a School of Excellence in Law. Finance Minister Marie Wilson announced this in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. This college is scheduled to start operations in the 2027-28 academic year with an intake of 300 students. The Revised Budget Estimates allocated ₹8,393 crore to the Higher Education Department for these initiatives. Additionally, the government plans to build 200 integrated student hostels under the TN-SUDAR initiative.