💍 Arjun Rampal officially ties the knot in Goa

Actor Arjun Rampal has officially married his longtime partner, Gabriella Demetriades, in Goa. The couple registered their marriage at the Sub-Registrar’s office in Mapusa, North Goa, with friends present. They secured permission to waive the mandatory 15-day waiting period under Goa’s marriage laws. Their relationship began in 2018, and they welcomed their first son, Arik, in 2019. This formal registration marks a new chapter for the couple's journey together. 💖

💔 Govinda's manager denies marriage rumors with Komal Rani Swarnkar

Sunita Ahuja claimed she withdrew her divorce petition due to Govinda's alleged marriage plans with Komal Rani Swarnkar. Govinda’s manager, Shashi Sinha, strongly dismissed this claim, stating no second marriage is happening. The dispute involves Govinda and Sunita, who married in 1987, with Sunita filing for divorce in 2024. Sinha suggested Sunita's claims stem from something in her mind, hoping for reconciliation for the kids. Sunita was seen exiting Bandra Family Court on August 19, 2024. 🤷

🔬 New blood test clears FDA for Alzheimer's diagnosis

C2N Diagnostics' PrecivityAD2 is now the first FDA-cleared blood test for adults aged 40 and older to detect Alzheimer's pathology. This blood-based test is intended for adults 40+ showing cognitive impairment during evaluation. It uses high-resolution mass spectrometry to measure biomarkers like Aβ42/40 and p-tau217/np-tau217 ratios. The results feed into an Amyloid Probability Score 2 (APS2) ranging from 0 to 100. This could help streamline the complex diagnostic journey for millions facing memory concerns. 🔬

💰 Keep UPI Free, Fund It From Its Own Savings

The government has suggested that UPI should remain free for users. This funding model proposes that the system should be self-sustaining through the savings it generates. The proposal was discussed in the context of digital payment infrastructure growth across India. This approach aims to maintain accessibility while ensuring operational sustainability for the platform. Further details on the implementation strategy are expected to be rolled out soon.

🥉 Treesa-Gayatri clinch bronze after semi-final loss

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a bronze medal after losing their semi-final match. They played against China's top seeds, Tan Ning and Liu Shengshu, at the BWF World Championships. The final scoreline was 21-18, 13-21, 8-21, with the match concluding on a specific date not mentioned. This loss ends their competitive run, despite showing strong fight throughout the three games. The pair will now move on to the next stage of the tournament after this result. 🥉

⚖️ Centenarian Convict Walks Free After SC Order

A 105-year-old individual convicted of murder has been granted early release by the Supreme Court. The court ordered the release for this elderly person, who was incarcerated in [Place Name, if available]. The order was issued on [Date, if available] and pertains to the original conviction from [Year, if available]. This decision highlights judicial considerations for extremely aged inmates in the justice system. Authorities are now set to execute the release order immediately. ⚖️

💧 Cornell cools campus with lake water trick

Cornell University started using a lake source cooling system in 2000 to chill its campus instead of older CFC chillers. This system uses cold water pulled from 250 feet below Cayuga Lake, which is a 38-mile-long body of water. The implementation resulted in an 85% reduction in energy used for cooling, saving over 29 million kWh annually. This major initiative is now the first and largest in the US for sustainable cooling solutions. The system is designed to last 75 to 100 years, making it a long-term, planet-positive fix.

🏛️ Supreme Court orders refund of Art of Living fine

The Supreme Court ordered a refund of the Rs 5 crore penalty paid by the Art of Living foundation. This ruling was made for the spiritual organization in Delhi regarding the controversial 2016 event near Yamuna floodplains. The NGT had initially held them responsible in December 2017 for damaging the ecosystem during the 'World Culture Festival.' The court found no direct evidence linking the festival to any damage, while noting DDA's failure to protect the area. The DDA is now directed to process the refund and continue rehabilitation work.

⚖️ SC orders refund of Art of Living's fine

The Supreme Court has ordered a refund of a Rs 5 crore fine paid by the Art of Living Foundation. This penalty was related to a controversial event held in 2016. The organization, led by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, had been accused of damaging the Yamuna floodplains. This ruling provides significant relief to the spiritual organization. The story is developing and will be updated further.

📉 Indian retail traders face losses in F&O trading

A SEBI study revealed that 88% of individual F&O traders lost money during FY26. Options accounted for a massive 92% of the aggregate losses incurred by these traders. Total net losses reached about Rs 91,685 crore in FY26, down from Rs 1.12 lakh crore in FY25. The government is increasing STT to curb speculative 'satta' and protect small investors. Regulators will continue monitoring the market to manage this risk.

🏏 Dravid: Test cricket needs players like Sooryavanshi

Rahul Dravid stated that player development needs a careful balance between white-ball and red-ball formats. This was mentioned during an event in Dublin where Dravid co-owns the Dublin Guardians franchise. Sooryavanshi, who is 15, has played eight first-class games with an average of 17.25. Dravid believes playing red-ball cricket in the Duleep Trophy is valuable for his growth. The hope is that he can eventually become a multi-format player for India. 🏏