🏥 Bengaluru health dept ramps up food safety checks 🧐

The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department formed 30 special teams to inspect various food outlets in Bengaluru. These teams include officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration and started inspections from Friday, August 7, 2026. Initial inspections on Friday, August 26, covered 35 food samples from three-star and five-star hotels. Violations found included unhygienic handling, fungal growth, and improper storage practices. Legal action will be taken against Food Business Operators for these violations.

🩺 Bengaluru food spots facing health checks now

The Health and Family Welfare Department formed 30 special teams to inspect various food outlets across Bengaluru. These teams, led by Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K., are inspecting hotels, restaurants, and smaller food units. The inspection drive officially started on Friday, August 7, 2026, focusing first on five-star hotels. Officials will check hygiene, ingredient expiry, and compliance with FSSAI guidelines. Legal action will be taken for any violations found during this rigorous process.

🕊️ High Court grants parole for gangster sons

The Allahabad high court granted parole to Atiq Ahmed's jailed sons, Ali and Umar, on Friday. This permission was sought to attend the burial of their brother, Abaan Ahmed, who died in an accident. Abaan Ahmed, aged 21, and his friend Sonu, 25, perished when their SUV hit a divider in Jhansi district on Thursday. The high court issued the order after Parveen Qureshi, Atiq Ahmed's sister, filed a petition for the last rites. The burial is scheduled for Saturday morning at the Kasari-Masari graveyard. 🕊️

🦕 Why tiny dinosaurs never showed up, new study says

A new study investigated the absence of small non-avian dinosaurs in the fossil record, suggesting ecological factors played a role. Researchers tested an energetic fitness model across living and extinct animals, finding discrepancies in dinosaurs. The theory proposes that competition from small mammals locked dinosaurs out of smaller body niches during the Mesozoic era. This competition ended when early birds evolved flight, allowing for size reduction. The model failed for dinosaurs, pointing to active exclusion rather than just poor fossil preservation. 🦕

🚨 Punjab Police Officer Linked to Global Crime Ring

Punjab Police Inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra was arrested after being named in the FBI's 'Operation Hard Ball' indictment. He was the former SHO of Tanda Police Station, Punjab. Investigators claim he conspired with gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria in an international racket. This syndicate was reportedly running global extortion, drug, and bribery operations. Authorities are continuing the probe into this major case.

🏦 SBI opens applications for 1,538 Junior Associate roles

State Bank of India has initiated the application process for numerous job openings. The recruitment drive is for the position of Junior Associate across various branches. There are a total of 1,538 posts available for candidates to apply for. This hiring aims to strengthen the bank's operational workforce across different regions. Interested applicants should check the official notification for specific eligibility and deadlines. 🏦

🤸 Dipa Karmakar's journey: From flat feet to history

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar became India's first female Olympic gymnast after overcoming significant physical hurdles. Hailing from Agartala, Tripura, she trained despite being told her flat feet were a disqualifying disadvantage. At the 2016 Rio Games, she landed the difficult Produnova vault, securing a fourth-place finish. Despite missing a medal by a narrow margin, she inspired millions across India. Karmakar later won international gold and retired in October 2024.

🤕 Private bus crashes into state bus near Nagpur

A private bus lost control and rammed into a Maharashtra state transport bus on Friday. This serious collision took place on the Nagpur-Chandrapur route in Maharashtra. At least 10 to 12 people from both buses sustained injuries in the incident. Allegations suggest the private bus driver might have been intoxicated, though this is unconfirmed. Authorities are yet to release an official comment regarding the accident. 🤕

🗣️ Jharkhand CM ready for talks on job exam protests

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren announced the government is ready to discuss student concerns regarding recruitment exam irregularities. The CM stated that a big and strong reform is being prepared to address the students' demands. Protesters are demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe. A five-member government panel, including Ministers Dipika Pandey Singh and Sudivya Kumar, is set to interact with the students. The protest entered its 14th day on Friday, August 7, 20276.

🧠 5 free courses to level up your AI & LLM skills

Five free courses are available to learn modern AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) for different skill levels. These resources cover practical use, building prototypes, and deep technical understanding across various roles. Courses range from introductory guides like DataCamp's to advanced roadmaps like Maxime Labonne's LLM Course. The offerings include hands-on building via LLM Zoomcamp and using open-source tools through Hugging Face. Learners can pick the path matching their goals, whether it's workplace efficiency or deep development.

🚨 Three men arrested for kidnapping and gang-raping minors

Three men were arrested in Cachar, Assam, for allegedly kidnapping and gang-raping two minor girls from Mizoram. The accused have been identified as Amjad Hussain Laskar, Saddam Hussain Laskar, and Rinku Das, all residents of Cachar district. This case surfaced on August 3, 2026, when the girls reached Dholai Police Station at 2:30 am. Initially, they reported an attempted rape, but later alleged they were gang-raped despite resisting. A case has been registered under POCSO and BNS sections, and the investigation is ongoing. 🚨