📉 Billionaire Kevin O'Leary warns founders to cut losses

Canadian billionaire Kevin O’Leary gave a blunt warning to startup founders about failing businesses. He shared this sharp advice on X, emphasizing that refusing to admit failure is the worst entrepreneurial mistake. O'Leary stated that continued spending cannot fix fundamentally bad business ideas. He noted that roughly 80% of startups fail, so founders must learn and move on. Founders should embrace losses instead of pouring more money into non-viable concepts. 📉

🚨 Speeding SUV Kills Brothers Heading to Rakhi

Two brothers, Akhilesh and Avadhesh Maurya, were fatally hit by a speeding Toyota Fortuner in Faridabad on Saturday morning. The accident occurred on the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road while the siblings were waiting for a bus to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Two sisters, Saroj and Rajkumari, were injured, with one currently in critical condition and referred to AIIMS. Police recovered the vehicle's number plate and are investigating the incident. A case has been registered under sections 281 and 106 of BNS as authorities trace the driver.

🩺 NEET PG 2026 re-exam date set for Jaipur candidates

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences announced a re-examination for 2,445 candidates of NEET PG 2026. This affected group was from the iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura Centres in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The original exam was held on August 30, 2026, for 2,73,096 candidates nationwide. The disruption happened due to internal power supply issues at the test centres, managed by M/s TCS Ltd. The re-test is officially scheduled for September 5, 2026, at 3 pm in Jaipur.

👨‍👩‍👦 Sohail Khan shares cozy Sunday breakfast with parents

Sohail Khan shared a picture of a relaxed Sunday breakfast moment with his parents, Salim Khan and Salma Khan. This family gathering took place at home, where they enjoyed several dishes and fresh fruits together. The recent post followed an emotional share where Sohail called his mother 'the strongest'. Sohail Khan usually keeps his private life low-key, but occasionally shares such personal updates. He also recently appeared on the reality show 'Alliance' as a wild-card contestant.

🏘️ Delhi Police to educate Northeast tenants on rental rights

Delhi Police is hosting an awareness session to help Northeast tenants navigate rental agreement issues. The program, organized by SPUNER, is scheduled for September 1 at 3:30 pm at the SPUNER office in Nanak Pura, Moti Bagh. It will cover tenants' rights, responsibilities, and handling security deposit disputes. Tenants will learn the importance of written agreements and keeping proof of payments and documents. This advisory will also be widely circulated among the Northeast community in Delhi.

🚀 10 large-cap stocks with 40% upside potential

Analysts have projected strong gains for several BSE large-cap stocks over the next 12 months based on consensus estimates. Stocks like iStock are showing a 41% upside potential, currently trading at Rs 720. These projections cover a range of companies, with others showing 33% to 36% upside. The overall context suggests bullish sentiment among market analysts for these listed firms. Investors are advised to check these figures before making any investment decisions. 📈

🌊 Nepal faces more flood alerts as death toll nears 800

Nepal has issued alerts due to rising water levels in the Bhotekoshi River, signaling potential further flooding. This crisis is affecting residents across inundated districts, including Devighat, Nepal. The combined death toll in Nepal and China’s Tibet region has reached nearly 800, with over 3,000 people still missing. This follows reports of 734 deaths in Nepal and 16 in China's region, affecting 93,000 people. Nepal has appealed for international aid, with the US, Canada, and UK pledging significant financial support.

🏛️ Kerala High Court name stays despite state rebranding

The High Court of Kerala's name will remain unchanged even after the state is renamed Keralam. This decision comes after the Keralam Secretary issued a roadmap for renaming government institutions on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The High Court's name is fixed by the Kerala High Court Act 1958, which established it on November 1, 1956. A senior judge stated that the judiciary maintains independence and state government changes don't affect the court's character. Therefore, the court's title won't change, though litigations must use the new name Keralam.

💥 SUV rams bus near Cuddalore, two dead

Two men were killed and six others sustained injuries when an SUV collided with a SETC bus. The incident took place at Chinna Karaikadu on the Villupuram-Nagapattinam NH on August 30, 2026. The deceased, Vignesh (27) and Parasuraman (50) from Chennai, were among seven returning from Velankanni. The SUV driver lost control, crashing the vehicle into the bus with occupants trapped inside. Cuddalore Newtown police are currently investigating the cause of the serious accident. 💔

⚔️ Haji Pir Pass: Iconic 1965 War Battle

Pakistan launched Operation Gibraltar in August 1965 with thousands of infiltrators across the CFL into Jammu and Kashmir. Lieutenant General Harbaksh Singh ordered forces to capture the strategically vital Haji Pir Pass, an 8,652-foot gap connecting Uri and Poonch. Over four days, from August 28 to 31, five infantry battalions captured the pass and seven other posts. This operation, codenamed Operation Bakshi, involved a pincer movement from Uri and Poonch. Capturing the pass effectively sealed off the infiltrators' operations in the Kashmir Valley. 🇮🇳

🤝 India-Uzbekistan level up partnership to strategic level

India and Uzbekistan upgraded their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The talks happened between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. They set an ambitious target of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade by the year 2030. The leaders inked 11 agreements across sectors like mining, tourism, and nuclear energy. Future cooperation will focus on defence co-development and expanding trade infrastructure. 🤝