😥 Bengaluru father and son found dead, wife questioned

A 38-year-old man and his five-year-old son were discovered deceased at their Bengaluru residence on Monday. Police have detained the man's wife, Harini, for intense questioning regarding the incident. The couple reportedly argued on Sunday evening after returning from visiting relatives. Authorities noted bruises on the father's body, but found no stab wounds on either victim. Investigators are now examining phone records and suspect foul play in the deaths. 😥

🙏 Crowd surge at Ujjain temple causes minor scare

A minor stampede situation surfaced near the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday, August 17, 2026. This incident occurred as devotees gathered for Nag Panchali, leading to about seven people requiring medical attention due to panic. Initial reports cited a rumor about electric current in barricades near Harsidhi square, causing some barricades to fall. The Ujjain Collector confirmed the situation was under control and that darshans are now proceeding smoothly. Authorities noted over 6 lakh devotees visited Nag Chandreshwar and 2 lakh visited Mahakaleshwar by noon.

🤕 Crowd chaos at Ujjain temple during festival

A stampede-like situation caused several injuries near the Mahakaleshwar Temple complex in Ujjain on Monday. The incident occurred near Harsiddhi Chauraha after a rumour about electric current triggered panic among devotees heading to the Shri Nagchandreshwar Temple. Over 6 lakh devotees had darshan of Bhagwan Nag Chandreshwar by noon, with more than 2 lakh visiting Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar. Temple administration denied any chaos inside, stating darshan was seamless despite the huge crowd. Officials addressed the situation as devotees continued to arrive at the temple complex. 🤕

🏡 Disha Patani's massive Bandra home reveals its luxury

Actress Disha Patani owns a massive residence in Bandra, showcasing a minimalist and white aesthetic. This impressive property commands a significant price tag of ₹6 Crore. The home features beautiful sea views, making it a prime real estate spot. Patani is known for her high-profile lifestyle and fashion sense. Further details about the design and amenities are expected to be revealed soon.

🔬 DNA memory is way more efficient than current tech 🧬

Scientists have created a memory device by combining synthetic DNA and crystalline perovskite semiconductors. The research team at Penn State developed this bio-hybrid system to overcome the incompatibility between biology and electronics. This new memristor consumes 100 times less power and boasts higher storage capacity than traditional flash drives. This innovation is crucial for the growing demands of AI and neuromorphic computing. Future development aims to scale this technology for commercial, low-power applications.

⚠️ Google Chrome has major security flaws

Multiple critical security vulnerabilities were discovered in Google Chrome, posing risks like arbitrary code execution. CERT-In issued a warning, advising users to update their browsers immediately. Google has since released patches for Windows, macOS, and Linux to fix these issues. Users can update easily through the 'About Google Chrome' menu for the latest version. Additionally, Google integrated Gemini Spark, an AI agent, into Chrome.

⚖️ SC pauses Rahul Gandhi's disproportionate assets case

The Supreme Court has halted the case in the Allahabad High Court concerning Rahul Gandhi's alleged disproportionate assets. This decision came after the Supreme Court directed the Allahabad High Court to pause the proceedings on Monday. The top court also restrained the CBI and Enforcement Directorate from filing any further reports in this matter. The dispute originated from a July 20 order by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court regarding an inquiry. Moving forward, the Supreme Court will take up the matter after deferring the next hearing. ⚖️

🎬 Awarapan 2 nears 85 crore on Day 4

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 is dominating the box office against Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947. The film opened strongly with a net of Rs 22 crore on Day 1 in India. By Day 3, the movie had reached Rs 81.75 crore net in India, crossing Rs 110 crore worldwide gross. As of Day 4, the total India net collection stands at Rs 82.88 crore. Its continued strong weekday hold is key to hitting the Rs 100 crore net milestone.

💧 Telangana flood missed the mark for power generation

Energy demand surged in Telangana this monsoon, largely driven by agriculture needing groundwater for irrigation. A significant flood event lasted only two weeks in July, failing to boost expected hydropower generation. Despite scanty rain, the peak load hit 15,000-16,000 MW for 10 days in July. Hydel generation contributed only 1.04% to the total consumption of 8,238 MU in July. Farmers might need heavy inflows as reservoir cushion remains uncertain. 😥

🦀 Forester finds new crab species in Karnataka 🦀

A beat forester noticed an unusual freshwater crab during a routine patrol in Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka. Ajmeer K, from the Kollur range, made this discovery, co-authoring the science with Santanu Mitra of the Zoological Survey of India. The crab, named Ghatiana karnataka, was documented with male and female specimens in the journal Species. This find highlights the rich, undocumented biodiversity of the Western Ghats. Authorities now stress the need to support forest staff who contribute to regional research.

🧐 Bollywood stars asked to skip food safety ad

Bollywood stars have been instructed to withdraw a specific surrogate advertisement. This directive came from a food safety drive being conducted in an Indian state. The campaign targets consumer awareness regarding food safety standards. The stars were involved in promoting the initiative to educate the public. Authorities are now monitoring the withdrawal to ensure compliance with guidelines. 🧐