🇮🇳 Can India extradite Sheikh Hasina? treaty rules apply

Bangladesh asked India to extradite Sheikh Hasina to create a better environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka on August 5, 2024, and later gave a press conference in Delhi on August 5, 2026. The interim government accused her of causing the death of at least 800 people in the July-August 2024 uprising. India's 2013 treaty has an 'Political Offence Exception' that complicates the extradition process. The final decision hinges on whether the ICT verdict meets the 'good faith' requirements of the treaty. 🧐

🏛️ SC pushes for quick probe into paper leak cases

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to respond to a plea for a special, time-bound probe into paper leak incidents. Justice P.S. Narasimha's bench issued a notice to Union and State governments regarding the petition filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The petition specifically demanded investigations under laws like the Prevention of Corruption Act and Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This action was prompted by the NEET-UG paper leak that occurred on May 3, affecting lakhs of students. Furthermore, the petitioner sought directions for assessing and confiscating the entire property of the culprits and their families.

😟 Rijiju claims no serious injuries in Delhi protests

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that no person was seriously injured during the police action in Delhi on July 20. This claim was made despite an RTI response indicating ten people were hurt by pellets during the march to Parliament. The protests, which started on June 6, were against alleged irregularities in competitive exams. Rijiju also asserted that Delhi Police did not use any lathis during the event. The agitation escalated, leading to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25. 😟

🤯 Premalu removed from OTT before Hindi remake drop

The Malayalam hit Premalu has been removed from OTT platforms, sparking major fan frustration. This happened just before the Hindi remake, Prem Keetanu, released its trailer on Monday. Premalu was available on JioHotstar, but its removal caused uproar among dedicated fans. The Hindi remake, starring Veer Pahariya, is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 2. Fans are calling the removal of the original film from streaming 'absolutely absurd.' 🎬

🏎️ Ferrari Enzo designer drops V12 supercar Kode89

Japanese designer Ken Okuyama unveiled his new Kode89 supercar at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16. The vehicle, built by Ken Okuyama Cars, is powered by a naturally aspirated V12 and features a six-speed manual gearbox. It is 181.5 inches long and has a target weight in the 2,900-pound range. The design pays tribute to 1989 and is inspired by the Pininfarina Mythos concept. Only eight examples will be produced, with the first two already sold. 🏎️

♟️ Tan extends lead after beating Deshmukh in Cairns Cup

Tan Zhongyi managed to extend her lead to a full point after defeating Divya Deshmukh in an exciting match at the Cairns Cup. She played against Deshmukh in this game, which took place during round seven of the tournament. Tan currently holds an impressive record of four wins and three draws as of this round. Despite the lead, Alice Lee's frustrating draw against Anna Muzychuk allowed Tan to restore her advantage. Lee now requires 1½ points from the last two rounds to secure her GM norm. ♟️

🗳️ 47 lakh Delhi voters dropped from draft roll

Over 47 lakh voters are set to be excluded from the draft electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. This is happening in Delhi, where the final voter list is scheduled for publication on October 27. Out of 1.45 crore voters, 97.47 lakh submitted enumeration forms, with the draft roll dropping on August 24. Voters who missed the submission deadline can now file claims and objections between August 24 and September 23. The CEO's office will process these claims until October 22. 🗳️

⚖️ 4,192 cases pending against lawmakers; 14 CMs charged

The Supreme Court was informed about over 4,000 pending criminal cases against MPs and MLAs across India. This data, presented by senior advocate Vijay Hansaria, showed 251 of 543 Lok Sabha members and 75 of 233 Rajya Sabha members have cases. A report revealed 14 out of 28 chief ministers face serious criminal charges, with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy having 89 cases. The amicus curiae urged the apex court to establish special courts for faster trials. This development highlights the serious backlog in judicial processes involving lawmakers. ⚖️

📋 SSC CHSL 2025: 3,515 candidates shortlisted

The Staff Selection Commission released the First Round of Tentative Allocation result for SSC CHSL 2025. This allocation notice, issued on August 17, 2026, recommends 3,515 candidates for Document Verification. A total of 13,395 candidates submitted their preferences between June 19 and June 25, 2026. The process covers 3,131 vacancies for roles like Lower Divisional Clerk. Candidates must log in between August 20 and August 22, 2026, for the sliding process.

👑 Liechtenstein ditching old royal rules for gender equality

Liechtenstein has updated its royal rules, moving from male primogeniture to absolute primogeniture. This significant change was announced on Saturday, August 15, by the House of Liechtenstein in the tiny nation. The new rule ensures the first-born child inherits the throne, regardless of gender, starting with future descendants. This decision aims to place the best-prepared person in charge of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Other European nations are also seeing shifts toward female succession rights. 👑

🚨 Police deny brutal assault claim in West Bengal incident

West Bengal Police officially denied the claim of a brutal physical assault on Janab Malik, the father of a CJP activist. This denial was made on Monday, August 17, 2026, regarding the incident in Bankura's Indus area. Police had arrested eight persons by Sunday, August 16, and are pursuing two absconding suspects. CJP leaders demanded the arrest of ten unidentified accused within ten days and an independent investigation. The activist's family continues to demand justice for their father's passing. 😔