⚖️ CBI must wrap up Jesna missing case in 6 months

The Kerala High Court has ordered the CBI to finalize the investigation into Jesna Maria James' disappearance within six months. This case involves Jesna, who went missing from her residence in Kottayam on March 22, 2018. The court noted that eight years have passed since she was last seen and the probe shouldn't drag on indefinitely. The court rejected a plea by T.U. Arun, stating the CBI must conduct a lawful investigation. It also highlighted that the CBI had previously filed a closure report before the jurisdictional court. 🧐

🕊️ Mass funeral for 112 from 2023 Gaza strike

The remains of 112 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were recovered from the rubble in Gaza City. This tragedy involved members of the Abu Sharia and Al-Husayneh families in the Sabra neighbourhood. The Israeli strike occurred on November 23, 2023, and the remains were recovered after 17 days of digging. Officials noted that 44 of the recovered were children, amidst concerns about equipment shortages. The community held a mass funeral on Tuesday to finally bury these victims. 🕊️

🏛️ North Karnataka districts face cabinet exclusion

While Ajay Singh joined the State Cabinet from Kalaburagi, five North Karnataka districts remain unrepresented. These districts are Gadag, Vijayanagara, Uttara Kannada, Yadgir, and Raichur. This happened as senior leaders from these areas were left out of the expansion. Previously, these districts had representation under former CM Siddaramaiah's Cabinet. Supporters in Gadag and Raichur staged protests over the cabinet denials. 😟

📜 New US Citizenship Rules Might Demand Education

The DHS is proposing new rules that could introduce an educational requirement for the US citizenship test. This change is being considered by the Donald Trump administration for permanent residents applying to become citizens. Currently, there is no minimum educational requirement for naturalization, and the proposal aims to enhance test integrity. These modifications are meant to promote assimilation and attachment to American founding principles. The details are still pending publication of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. 🧐

🌾 95% of Belagavi farmland is growing crops

Over 7.16 lakh hectares, which is 95% of the total farmland, is currently under cultivation in Belagavi district. Zilla Panchayat CEO Rahul Shindhe chaired the district-level monitoring committee meeting on Tuesday. For the current monsoon season, 37,267 quintals of sowing seeds have been distributed out of a demand of 37,543 quintals. Shindhe directed officials to implement schemes like ATMA and Karnataka Raitha Samriddhi Yojana properly. The district received 341 mm of rain, which is a 4% deficit from the normal 354 mm. 🌾

🧐 NTA Chairman under fire after Education Minister quits

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, amidst protests over examination irregularities. This fallout has sparked major scrutiny on NTA Chairman Pradeep Kumar Joshi in New Delhi. Despite the resignation, Joshi remains in his post, leading to political questions about his appointments. Opposition leaders allege political ties to RSS and BJP influence on his career progression. Questions remain about the vetting process for leaders of India's premier testing bodies. 🧐

🚑 Bus overturns, 13 injured on NH-16

Thirteen passengers were injured when a private bus overturned near Telaprolu village in Krishna district early Tuesday morning. The accident happened around 2:30 a.m. on NH-16 as the overspeeding bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam hit the divider. Out of 25 total passengers, 13 sustained injuries and were treated at Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation. A case has been registered against the bus driver, and police noted NHAI's delayed response hindered the road clearing until 7:30 a.m. The authorities confirmed they would bring the response delay to higher officials. 😔

😠 BJP leader slams Udhayanidhi Stalin over Trisha comments

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar expressed strong outrage regarding political remarks made about actor Trisha. She made these comments during an exclusive conversation with India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai. Sundar stressed that women, especially in cinema, are not public properties to be misused or abused. She pointed out that political targeting of women is a pervasive issue across different parties. Leaders must be held accountable for such misconduct and face immediate consequences.

😠 AAP slams Congress over zero female ministers

The Aam Aadmi Party criticized the Congress high command for excluding any woman from the State Cabinet expansion. This criticism was voiced by Bhogesh Solapur in Vijayapura on Tuesday. The AAP noted that women constitute half of the State's population but received zero ministerial representation. Solapur also alleged political patronage by the Congress through B. Nagendra's reinstatement amid a scam. The AAP strongly condemned the party's culture of ignoring women and undermining democratic values. 👎

🔭 Rubin Observatory drops massive galaxy view 🌌

The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first scientific image featuring over half a million galaxies. This stunning view was captured by the 3.2-gigapixel LSST Camera focusing on the COSMOS field in the Sextans constellation. The image contains over 500,000 galaxies and 50,000 foreground stars, offering a glimpse into the distant universe. Astronomers can now peer billions of years into the past using this data. Future observations will track changes, revealing supernovae and other transient events.

✈️ Air India Airbus jet altitude loss triggers probe

An investigation has been launched following a sudden loss of altitude experienced by an Air India Airbus jet. The incident occurred involving the aircraft, with details surrounding the event being gathered by aviation authorities. No specific numbers or exact dates were provided in the initial report regarding the event timeline. The probe aims to determine the precise cause behind this unexpected drop in the jet's altitude. Further updates on the investigation's findings are expected as the inquiry proceeds. ✈️