🚑 Bus overturns in Kerala after incident

A tourist bus carrying wedding guests overturned near Koothattukulam in Kerala during a trip from Kalady to Elanji. The accident happened when the bus reportedly yielded to a motorcycle rider who made a questionable maneuver, causing the driver to lose control. A total of 35 people were injured in the crash, with four sustaining critical injuries. The bus subsequently crashed into a nearby petrol pump, while the motorcyclist escaped harm. CCTV footage of the event has surfaced and will help authorities investigate the circumstances.

🧊 Giant Iceberg Calves from Greenland

A massive iceberg has broken off from the Greenland ice sheet recently. This event occurred in the Greenland region, capturing significant attention from climate scientists globally. The calving was documented through new satellite imagery, revealing the preceding environmental conditions. This incident is part of the ongoing observation of glacial melt and climate change impacts. Further monitoring is planned to assess the long-term implications of this large-scale ice loss. 🧊

😠 Harish Rao slams govt over farmer land listing

T. Harish Rao criticized the Congress government for listing 300 acres of farmers' patta lands in Ramdaspally under Section 22A of the Registration Act. He alleged that the Revanth Reddy government did this to collect commissions from landholders by blocking transactions. This prohibited list also included lands from three housing layouts and bonded labourers. Rao stated that farmers are now being denied Rythu Bandhu, bank loans, and urea supply. He questioned the process, especially since the RDO report confirmed the lands belonged to farmers. 🌾

🌧️ Widespread rain expected across India this week

The IMD predicts fairly widespread to widespread rainfall across parts of north-west, central, and north-east India this week. Northwest, central, and north-east India are set to receive significant showers, while the southern peninsula may only see scattered rain. Specific regions like Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal are expected heavy rain from August 28-31, with more rain in the north-west until September 2. This prolonged rainfall risks causing localized flooding and waterlogging in vulnerable areas. Overall, India has received 577.8 mm of rain from June 1 to August 26, which is 13% below the long period average. 🌧️

📽️ Chennai's OG cinema spot: Anand Theatre legacy

Anand Theatre was established in 1964 on Mount Road, becoming the first 70mm theatre in South India. It was inaugurated on August 22, 1964, by former CM K. Kamaraj, featuring the film El Cid. Dr. Mathuranayagam recalls it holding the record for the longest English film run with Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon at 54 weeks. The theatre eventually closed its screenings permanently in 2006 due to movie piracy. Despite its closure, its memory persists at the Anand theatre bus stop for Chennai's film buffs.

🔬 JAK inhibitors show promise for severe ulcerative colitis

Systematic reviews indicate JAK inhibitors are a safe and effective add-on therapy for acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC). This analysis, done by Dr. Anuraag Jena and colleagues in Bhubaneswar, included 35 studies involving 664 patients. Short-term data showed high response rates for both tofacitinib (77.9%) and upadacitinib (86.5%) before surgery. Long-term outcomes suggested similar efficacy between the two agents for ASUC management. These inhibitors present promising options with low colectomy rates across different follow-up periods. 👍

📚 UGC NET June 2026 marking scheme explained

The National Testing Agency is set to release the final answer key for the UGC NET June 2026 exam this week. Each question in the test is weighted with two marks, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers. Unattempted questions will receive zero marks, as per the official marking scheme. The NTA uses a 'Percentile Score' normalization procedure for multi-session papers to ensure fairness. This percentile score translates raw marks into a scale from 0 to 100 based on relative performance.

😥 Sadhguru Devastated by Nepal Flood Tragedy 😥

Sadhguru broke down after learning that 80 members of an Isha group are missing following a flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border. The group was reportedly inside the immigration building at Gyirong before the flood hit. The 80 individuals included 34 men and 46 women from various countries, with the last contact being at 9:05 AM on the day of the event. Sadhguru mentioned that overall missing numbers could reach over 1,500, based on reports. Authorities are seeking permission from Indian and Chinese embassies to reach the affected area.

🏒 Friedman & Bieksa's Sportsnet future is uncertain

The futures of Elliotte Friedman and Kevin Bieksa at Sportsnet are currently unclear as they have not signed contracts for the 2026-27 NHL season. Amazon Prime Video is a potential new home as it expands its Canadian NHL coverage with a 12-year deal. This move could drastically change Sportsnet's NHL presentation if either broadcaster leaves the network. Friedman offers insider reporting while Bieksa brings unique former-player analysis to the booth. Ultimately, it is uncertain if they will stay with Sportsnet or join Amazon's growing presence. 🏒

🩺 Kerala govt clashes with doctors over 24/7 specialty care

The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association is concerned about the proposal for round-the-clock specialty services without hiring more staff. The government insists that existing specialist doctors can be redeployed to manage the increased patient load effectively. They countered the 799 vacancy claim by pointing to service data, stating redeployment is sufficient for now. For instance, Punalur Taluk Hospital needs 15 specialists, which the government believes can be shuffled from Kollam district. The administration is confident that rationalizing resources across institutions will make this new initiative successful. 🩺

🏛️ Jindal University invites KTR for campus lecture

O.P. Jindal Global University has extended an invitation to K. T. Rama Rao to give a public lecture. The invitation came from the university's Vice Chancellor, Prof. C. Raj Kumar, for the campus in Sonipat, Haryana. Mr. Rao was also invited to visit the First Constitution Museum and the Rights and Freedoms Academy. This distinguished lecture is scheduled to take place during September-October. This event aims to foster interaction between the political leader and the university community. 🏛️