😠 BJP slams Gandhi over women's empowerment hypocrisy

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of hypocrisy regarding women’s empowerment on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj made these accusations during a press conference, specifically referencing remarks made by Congress leaders. She alleged that Gandhi’s ‘smash the patriarchy’ comments were diversionary tactics from controversies. Furthermore, Swaraj questioned why the Congress opposed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. She also noted the lack of women ministers in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh cabinets. 😠

🍋 MP claims lemon stopped rain in Chhattisgarh

A Kanker BJP MP claimed he stopped heavy rain in Balod district by praying to Budhadev and Mahadev and cutting a lemon. This statement was made by Bhojraj Nag during a public meeting in Daundilohara on Tuesday. Nag mentioned the bad weather impacted a CM visit planned for the Mahtari Vandan scheme event. Congress chief Deepak Baij ridiculed the claim, suggesting Nag should try it for inflation. The viral video has sparked debate over superstition versus political commentary. 🍋

😠 Owaisi slams HC hijab ruling as an attack on Islam

Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticized the ruling issued by the Allahabad High Court regarding the hijab. He voiced his opposition from his stance on the issue. The judgment was recently delivered by the court. Owaisi labeled the decision as a direct attack on the principles of Islam. He plans to challenge the ruling further in higher courts.

⚖️ Sunny Leone cleared in cheating case

A Mumbai sessions court upheld the dismissal of a cheating complaint against Sunny Leone and her husband. The case involved an alleged dispute over a Telugu film deal, which was heard at the Dindoshi court. The complaint was filed by Omprakash Shreenarayan Lal Jain concerning a Rs 1.75 crore incentive. The court found the dispute was purely commercial, citing tax invoices and settlement communications. Therefore, the sessions court dismissed the revision application filed by Jain, finding no criminal offense.

📱 Apple's next big drop is Sept 9th under new CEO

Apple has scheduled a major launch event for September 9th at its Cupertino, California headquarters. The event, led by new CEO John Ternus, is expected to unveil new iPhones, Apple Watches, and the company's first folding phone. Furthermore, analysts anticipate the introduction of Siri AI, powered by modern large language model technology. This launch follows the recent announcement of new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models shipping on September 22nd. Tim Cook will transition to executive chairman on September 1st as the company shifts leadership.

🍎 Apple's September 9 reveal: iPhone Ultra and more 🍎

Apple has officially announced its 'Surprise and Shine' launch event scheduled for September 9, 2026. The event will take place at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, which is 10:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time. Expectations include the debut of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a potential iPhone Ultra or Fold. New features rumored are a variable aperture camera and the A20 Pro chip. Additionally, new AirPods with a camera and new colors for the iPhone 18 Pro might be revealed.

🧐 New site claims to fact-check Rahul Gandhi's claims

A new website named 'Jhooth Ki Goonj' is challenging claims made by Rahul Gandhi during his student outreach campaign. This platform, reportedly built by a Gen Z creator, states that 29 of Gandhi's 40 statements were false and 11 were misleading. These claims were made across four events in Dehradun, Kota, Prayagraj, and Pune between June 17 and August 22. The site uses government data to counter points, such as a claim about government job scarcity in Prayagraj. Congress has not responded, but the BJP praised the website's fact-checking efforts. 🧐

👶 10 newborns pass away in a single day

Ten newborns tragically died in one day at Malda Medical College Hospital in West Bengal. Eight of these infants were referred from other hospitals and nursing homes in critical condition. The deaths occurred during the second week of August, with causes including respiratory distress and jaundice. The hospital has submitted a preliminary report and will send a comprehensive one to Swasthya Bhavan shortly. Authorities are investigating the incidents following this grim event. 😥

🎭 Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Icon, Passes Away at 80

Legendary actor Tim Curry has passed away at the age of 80. He died peacefully at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, on Tuesday. Curry had been facing health issues since a major stroke in 2012. He was famous for playing Dr Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. His impactful career spanned theatre, film, and voice acting. 🎭

🚀 Xiaomi's Xring O3 chip shows massive efficiency leap

Xiaomi is powering its upcoming Xiaomi 18 Fold with the new in-house Xring O3 chip, which is a successor to the Xring O1. This chip is being tested by Geekerwan on a development board, using TSMC's N3P node. The O3 delivers a two-generation improvement in energy efficiency over the O1, competing with chips like Dimensity 9600. Its new Arm G2-Ultra NX MC16 GPU is noted for offering great performance balance for phone use. The chip also features a 200 TOPS NPU, though its large size poses some manufacturing challenges. 📱

🏏 Anderson's five-for helps Somerset beat Durham

Ellie Anderson delivered a career-best performance by taking five wickets for Somerset. The match took place at the Cooper Associates Ground, where Somerset defeated Durham by three wickets. The scorecard showed Somerset scored 251 for 7, while Durham managed 248 for 9 on August 12th. This win boosts their chances of reaching the knockout stages of the Metro Bank One Day Cup women's competition. Charlie Dean and Niamh Holland steered the chase to victory with a crucial 104-run stand.