🦟 China's laser zaps mosquitoes mid-flight 🦟

A portable laser device developed by Photon Matrix Lab has entered mass production to kill mosquitoes mid-flight. This system was developed by Photon Matrix Lab and is being manufactured in China. Mass production officially began in August 2026 for this automated, chemical-free device. The technology shares a 'detect, track, aim, and kill' sequence with counter-drone systems. Future iterations show global interest in using lasers for diverse defense applications.

😠 High Court slams FDA for harsh license suspension

The Bombay High Court ordered the FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a sweet shop. This ruling was made by a division bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad in Pune. The suspension, which started on June 12, lasted nearly 34 days despite the shop scoring 98% hygiene compliance on July 9. The court labeled the action as harassment, criticizing the FDA's policy of holding operations during pending appeals. Therefore, the bench quashed the suspension order and directed compensation to the affected outlet. 😠

💔 Student killed in Zamboanga Catholic school shooting

A student was fatally shot by a fellow student at a Catholic junior high school in Zamboanga City. The shooter managed to bring a .45-calibre pistol into the classroom before the incident occurred on Tuesday. The shooting happened two months after a similar high school shooting in Tacloban City that killed three students. Authorities are now looking into restricting social media use for minors across South East Asia. The situation was eventually brought under control by local officials.

🇮🇳 Army Chief gets honorary rank in Nepal

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth received the Honorary Rank of General of the Nepali Army. This honor was bestowed by Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel during an investiture ceremony in Kathmandu yesterday. The conferral follows a tradition dating back to 1950 between the two nations. General Seth also met with military and diplomatic counterparts to boost relations. Furthermore, he handed over military and medical equipment to the Nepal Army. 🤝

🔥 Rijiju slams Congress, calls them 'Maoist party'

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly attacked the Congress party during the 'Dimagi Naxal' row. He stated that the Prime Minister's remarks were not aimed at any specific opposition party, though Congress leaders assumed they were. Rijiju mentioned that Congress is transforming into a Maoist entity, referencing the National Advisory Council under Sonia Gandhi. He further elaborated that 'ideological Naxalism' includes advocating for national fragmentation or supporting Article 370. Congress has been told it should apologize to Manmohan Singh's family for criticizing the BJP's stance.

🏛️ Moitra moves notice over late-night circuit house eviction

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra filed a privilege notice against three senior officials over her late-night eviction from a circuit house in Krishnanagar. The notice was submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on August 16 regarding the events of August 14 in Nadia. Moitra stated she was asked to vacate at 9:47 pm and later received a WhatsApp order at 10:52 pm. She alleged this was a 'larger effort' to stop her parliamentary duties and violated her constitutional rights. Moitra is now seeking immediate action and an advisory for proper protocol observance. 😟

🔄 BJP reshuffle in Nitin's team: Major changes

The BJP has reportedly made significant changes to Nitin's team structure. Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav have returned to the fold, while Amit Malviya has been excluded from the group. These adjustments are happening in the context of internal political strategy within the party. The future composition of this key team will likely influence upcoming regional political moves. 🧐

💸 Paytm's founder asset sees major block deal sale

Shares of One 97 Communications fell nearly 2% on Tuesday following a block deal involving 1.92 crore shares. Resilient Asset Management BV, owned by Vijay Shekhar Sharma, was the likely seller in this transaction in the Netherlands. The base deal is valued around Rs 2,949 crore at a floor price of Rs 1,535.10 per share. This 100% secondary transaction means proceeds go to the seller, not to Paytm. The deal includes an upsizing option for further shares, with a 90-day lock-up term. 💸

📺 YouTube's new view count rule drops August 24

YouTube is changing its view counting method globally starting August 24, logging a view the instant a video or live stream begins playing. This applies to all formats, aligning long-form video with the standard already used for Shorts. Previously, a rough 30-second watch time was assumed for standard videos, but this threshold is now gone. The goal is metric parity to help creators accurately communicate their channel reach to sponsors. Although this change affects view counting, existing earning structures and Partner Programme requirements remain for now. 🚀

💹 RBI intervenes as Rupee nears high levels

The RBI is reportedly selling USD to support the rupee, with the USD/INR currently trading near 95.4 to 95.6. This action follows the pair hitting an all-time peak of 96.844 on May 20, 2026, making the rupee one of Asia's weakest currencies this year. Pressure stems from foreign equity outflows and high oil prices due to the Iran conflict. Furthermore, US tariff threats over Russian oil purchases add trade friction to the currency. The RBI seems focused on managing the depreciation pace rather than fighting the overall trend. 📉

🏛️ Ex-Ram Temple Official Gets Clean Chit in Theft Probe

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) issued a clean chit to Champat Rai, the former general secretary of the Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust. This development occurred after both Rai and Anil Mishra resigned on June 27 amid the investigation. The first SIT was formed on June 13 following a trust request, and its preliminary report was submitted on June 23. The initial inquiry flagged irregularities, noting cash thefts around 70 times between April 27 and June 5, 2026. A second SIT, under Supreme Court supervision, continues to look into the case.