⚖️ BJP leader faces complaint over remarks on CM's mother

An advocate filed a complaint with the Tamil Nadu DGP concerning remarks made by BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran. The incident occurred during a public event at Kamalalayam, the BJP’s party office in Chennai. The advocate, Vardhini, alleged that Nagenthran made derogatory and defamatory comments about Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay and his mother. She requested the police to preserve digital evidence and initiate criminal proceedings for defamation and public misconduct. This action seeks to keep political criticism within acceptable boundaries. ⚖️

😠 Complaint filed against BJP leader in Chennai

An advocate has lodged a formal complaint with the Tamil Nadu DGP regarding BJP leader Nainar Nagendran. The allegations surfaced after a public event at Kamalalayam, the party office in Chennai. The complaint details that Nagendran made derogatory and defamatory remarks against CM C. Joseph Vijay and his mother. The advocate, Vardhini, requested police action to investigate and preserve digital evidence. Further criminal proceedings are sought under relevant legal provisions for defamation and public misconduct.

🧠 AI battle: Claude wins the website build test 🤖

A developer tested three top AI bots—Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude—by asking them to build a used car dealership website. All three models successfully generated a basic structure for the site on August 15, 2026. However, Claude excelled by correctly matching images to specific vehicle models and adding realistic condition badges. Gemini showed errors, like mismatched photos, while ChatGPT was decent but less accurate. Claude took longer, about 10 minutes, but its superior reasoning made it the undisputed winner. 👍

🚀 iPhone 18 Pro launch date confirmed for September 9

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro, alongside the 18 Pro Max and the iPhone Ultra, is set for a major September announcement event. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s HQ in Cupertino. Pre-orders for the new line are expected to open on Saturday, September 12th, following the usual Friday pattern change. The official on-sale date for the iPhone 18 Pro is highly likely to be Friday, September 18th. This schedule is based on reports and shifts in analyst predictions regarding the launch timeline. 📱

🩺 New US guidelines update cholesterol management advice

US cardiologists have issued updated guidelines on managing cholesterol and preventing dyslipidemia. This shift, overhauling the 2018 standards, focuses on earlier action against harmful blood fats. Screening is now recommended for children aged 9–11 years, with risk assessment using the new PREVENT calculator for ages 30 to 79. Doctors can now consider LDL-lowering therapies even for borderline risk patients, setting targets like less than 100 mg/dL. The advice emphasizes early checkups and proactive treatment to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. 🩺

⚡ Kudankulam Plant Powers Up: Milestone Reached

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has generated over 1.30 million units of power from its first two reactors. This facility, which operates two 1,000 MW VVER reactors, is located in Kudankulam. As of June 30, 2026, the plant had generated 1,30,627 million units, preventing 11.22 crore tonnes of CO2 emissions. Reactor 2 recently set a new continuous operation record, surpassing Reactor 1's previous mark. Furthermore, major commissioning milestones were recently achieved for Reactors 3 through 6.

⛏️ SCCL lands new coal blocks for bigger power supply

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has secured two new coal blocks with the State government's support. The Chairman and Managing Director announced this during Independence Day celebrations in Kothagudem on Saturday. Specifically, the Tadicherla-II block has 340 million tonnes, and PKOC-2 Dipside Block holds 120 million tonnes. This expansion will help SCCL meet the State's power needs by ensuring coal supply. The company will also explore gold, copper, and rare earth elements in the near future. ⛏️

🤖 Anthropic reveals how Claude's new watermarks will work

Anthropic published details on how Claude's new text watermarks will function to comply with the EU AI Act's Transparency Code. The company confirmed it will use the SynthID-Text approach, aiming for an undetectable pattern to the reader. These watermarks do not change the output quality, making watermarked text look the same as unwatermarked text. Light editing might not fully remove the mark, but a complete rewrite could erase it. Other major developers are also implementing similar watermarking systems.

⚽ Churchill Bros prioritize winning over finances, says Valanka

Churchill Brothers FC is entering the Indian Super League (ISL) after acquiring Jamshedpur FC's license. The club, owned by former Goa CM Churchill Alemao, secured this spot after winning the I-League in 2025. Valanka stated that Alemao focused solely on winning, ignoring finances throughout their history. Now, they will manage the financial responsibilities of Jamshedpur's roster. The team aims to stay at the top while focusing on building a strong squad in the next 15 days. 🏆

🎾 Tirante steps up in tennis action

Thiago Agustin Tirante achieved a significant moment in the world of tennis. He competed in the tournament held in the USA. His performance included reaching a certain stage during the competition. This marks a notable progression from being a fan of Rafael Nadal to challenging Novak Djokovic. The future trajectory of his career development is now under intense scrutiny. 🎾

📱 Palaniswami claims reels are TVK's 100-day win

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami bizarrely stated that creating reels is the 100-day achievement of the TVK-led government. This statement was made on Saturday in Nedunchalai Nagar, Salem, after he flagged off two ambulances for the Tirukoilur Assembly constituency. He mentioned that rice prices rose from ₹15 to ₹20 per kg in this short period. Palaniswami criticized the TVK for failing to waive crop loans and not considering opposition views on the Cauvery issue. He asserted that the TVK government has not brought any new major schemes or projects to the state.