⚖️ Chandra's repayment plan gets NCLT nod

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved a repayment plan proposed by Zee group's Subhash Chandra. This decision was made by the third judicial member, Nilesh Sharma, after the original members disagreed on the matter. Chandra will pay just ₹6.5 crore against admitted creditor claims totaling about ₹22,006.57 crore. This means creditors will only recover around 0.03% of their admitted dues. The plan was voted on by creditors in November 2024 and is now set for final implementation directions. 💸

🧐 Early Screen Time Linked to Lower Grades

A new study suggests that children exposed to higher levels of screen time at the age of one might experience reduced academic performance later on. The research specifically involved a cohort of 502 young children across various settings. Data collection covered periods up to early 2023, providing a detailed look at usage patterns. This finding raises concerns among parents and educators regarding digital media consumption in toddlers. Future research will aim to determine the precise correlation and potential intervention strategies. 🧐

💡 Light beam data survives messy atmosphere

Information encoded in a beam of light has been shown to withstand real-world atmospheric turbulence. Researchers at Tech Xplore successfully demonstrated this technology in laboratory settings. The experiment confirmed data integrity over simulated atmospheric conditions. This breakthrough is crucial for future high-speed optical communications. The team plans further real-world testing soon.

⚖️ MP demands death penalty in family suicide case

Kakinada MP Tangella Uday Srinivas called for the capital punishment of Sk. Sadhik Khan on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. This demand stems from the alleged incident where Khan allegedly drove Assistant Engineer Mr. Nooka Raju’s family to commit suicide on August 16. Mr. Sadhik Khan was sent to judicial remand on Monday, August 24, facing charges of murder and extortion. Srinivas met the Collector to discuss security for the boy, as Khan reportedly threatened to hand him over to terrorists. The ten-year-old grandson also publicly demanded punishment for Khan after meeting the Collector. 😔

🏒 NHL 27 drops deep dive on new features

EA Sports released a new deep-dive video detailing the gameplay and presentation of NHL 27 on Tuesday. The game now features 32 team-specific playbooks instead of three global strategies in the video game. The release date for NHL 27 is set for September 11, with Deluxe Edition pre-orders getting early access on September 4. The visual presentation has undergone a complete overhaul to mimic modern broadcast styles. Additionally, the commentary team will feature John Buccigross and Darren Pang for the season. 🏒

🏏 Anaya Bangar cleared for elite women's cricket in Australia

Anaya Bangar has been confirmed eligible to play elite women's cricket in Australia starting from March 2027. This confirmation was issued by Cricket Australia under their policy for transgender and gender diverse players. The decision opens a potential path for her to compete in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). However, she stressed that earning a franchise contract will still depend on her performance. She plans to focus on training and competitive shape to achieve this goal. 🏏

⚽ Martinelli move to Al-Hilal nearing completion

Al-Hilal is getting closer to signing Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli during the summer transfer window. The Saudi club has reportedly reached an agreement with Arsenal for the Brazilian player's transfer. Negotiations are ongoing, but Fabrizio Romano stated Martinelli will not travel to Riyadh today. Reports about Martinelli arriving in Saudi Arabia have been officially dismissed by the club's sources. Al-Hilal remains confident about completing the deal soon.

⚠️ China warns US against Iran oil trade sanctions

China has warned the US that it might retaliate if secondary sanctions expand against Chinese firms dealing with Iran. This came after the Trump administration announced new sanctions targeting companies in Hong Kong and mainland China on Monday. While major Chinese banks were spared, China's buyers account for roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports. Beijing insists on de-escalation and opposes unilateral sanctions lacking UN backing. The nations are facing this tension ahead of a planned meeting between Trump and Xi next month. 😟

💧 CWMA orders Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu

The Cauvery Water Management Authority has endorsed the direction for Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu at a rate of 9,000 cusecs daily. This decision was made following a meeting held in Delhi on Tuesday, based on a Monday order. The total release is set at 11.66 tmcft, scheduled to begin from August 25. Karnataka had pleaded for a reduction due to severe basin distress, citing 49.18% below average inflows. The authority's order mandates this release for the next 15 days. 💧

🔭 Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam wins big space award

Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam became the first Indian woman to win the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal. She is Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru, India. The award was given at the 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly in Florence, Italy, in August 2026. Her extensive research covers star clusters and her work was key to India’s AstroSat mission. She is now leading INSIST, a proposed next-generation space telescope. 🔭

📱 Bandi Sanjay celebrates UPI's 10 years

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay marked UPI's 10th anniversary by making a digital payment. This event took place at a roadside tea stall in Karimnagar on Tuesday. Mr. Sanjay was with BJP corporators and party functionaries at a stall in Chaitanyapuri. He used his mobile phone to pay the bill through UPI to celebrate the platform's decade. Karimnagar Deputy Mayor Y. Sunil Rao was also present for the occasion.