⚠️ Celebs might face fine over elaichi ad

The Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe warned Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff about a potential fine. These Bollywood actors were issued show-cause notices regarding a chewing elaichi advertisement. The notices were issued on Friday, August 14, after the FDA flagged the ad for possible food safety violations. The potential penalty stands up to Rs 10 lakh if their responses are deemed unsatisfactory by the department. Further action could be initiated under FSSAI Act clauses if the matter is not resolved.

🏜️ Neanderthals possibly in Saudi desert 55k years ago

New stone tool research suggests Neanderthals might have traveled deep into the Arabian Peninsula's deserts. This potential settlement was found at the Jebel Katefeh-1 site in Jubbah, Saudi Arabia's Nefud Desert. The evidence points to this occurring around 55,000 years ago near an ancient lake. This finding suggests they lived farther south than previous scientific estimates. More evidence is needed to confirm this ancient migratory pattern.

🕵️ Key figures linked to Jharkhand exam scam arrested

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested Sushma Kumari and Akshay Kumar Tiwari, relatives of a major exam scam accused. These arrests took place in Ranchi as part of the ongoing probe into JPSC and JSSC examination irregularities. The case was registered on January 1, 2025, involving the JSSC CGL exam, which was re-conducted in September 2024. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has since ordered the annulment of the entire recruitment process. The CID also secured a five-day remand for three other accused individuals for further interrogation. 🕵️

😠 Tourists attacked at Pune fort for wearing shorts

Videos surfaced showing tourists being assaulted at Sinhagad Fort over their clothing choice. Four separate groups were allegedly targeted by members of the Samast Hindu Bandhav Army in Pune. The incidents reportedly happened on Sunday between 2 pm and 5 pm, and eight members have been named. The group allegedly objected to the tourists wearing "shorts" while making comments about "Hindu culture." Police are currently searching to apprehend the accused and are investigating the matter. 😠

🇮🇳 BJP claims Congress disrespected Vande Mataram in Goa

The BJP accused the Congress of disrespecting Vande Mataram during an Independence Day event in Delhi. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad made the charge while addressing the Congress's actions in Goa. This accusation came on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Prasad stated Congress compromised national symbols and freedom movement values. The BJP insists Vande Mataram was an inspiration during the freedom struggle. 🇮🇳

🛡️ Apple patches WebKit bugs, AI spotted in fixes

Apple released security updates addressing close to 20 vulnerabilities in the WebKit browser engine across its operating systems. These updates include versions for macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia, iOS, and iPad OS, all rolled out recently. Nine of the patched issues are attributed to a researcher utilizing OpenAI Codex Security for flaw detection. Unpatched flaws could lead to data leaks, memory corruption, or system crashes. US government agencies must remediate one specific flaw by Friday, August 21st.

🎬 Bhuvan Bam's new show on India's freedom struggle

Prime Video has finally announced the worldwide premiere date for the period drama series The Revolutionaries. This show, directed by Nikkhil Advani, features Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, and Gurfateh Pirzada. The series is set for release on September 11, 2026, based on Sanjeev Sanyal's book. It focuses on four lesser-known revolutionaries fighting the British Empire for 'justice, liberty and freedom'. The story will explore their courage, sacrifices, and the choices that shaped India's independence struggle. 🇮🇳

✈️ Flight crew face top radiation cancer risk

A new study found that flight attendants and pilots face the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers. This risk was observed among occupations in the US, based on data from over 12 million death certificates. Flight attendants had 50% higher odds, while pilots had 36% higher odds of such cancers. The research suggests occupational radiation exposure is the main cause, not lifestyle factors. Experts advise annual skin checks for high-altitude flight personnel. ✈️

🎉 VP to grace Onam Tourism Week events

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be the special guest at the State-level Onam Tourism Week celebrations. The event is organized by the Kerala Tourism department across 35 venues in the capital city. It runs from August 24 to August 30, featuring over 340 programs with 3,000+ artists initially. This year showcases Kerala’s cultural diversity, heritage, and tourism potential. The Onam procession on August 30 will see 62 government departments participating. 🥳

🏏 Babar Azam out for first Test against England

Pakistan faces a big hurdle as captain Babar Azam is ruled out of the first Test match against England. The injury happened while Babar was batting against the West Indies and worsened during a warm-up game in Beckenham. Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed confirmed Salman Agha will take over captaincy duties for this first Test. The team hopes Babar recovers in time for the second Test at Lord's, scheduled to start on August 27. Meanwhile, England is also shifting gears with Joe Root taking over captaincy from Ben Stokes. 🏏

🤔 Govt asks youth why public banks aren't cool

Nirmala Sitharaman commented on the perception among the youth regarding public sector banks. She mentioned that many young people do not find these banks to be 'cool' or appealing. This observation was made during a recent economic discussion in New Delhi. The finance minister suggested that banks need to modernize their approach to better engage the younger generation. She offered advice on how these institutions can improve their relevance in today's market.