🌕 China's new moon map rewrites lunar history

China has released a massive new geological map of the moon, offering a comprehensive view of the lunar surface and its evolution. This map, compiled by CAGS and others, details 13,519 impact craters and 17 rock types at a 1:5,000,000 scale. It incorporates data from Chang'e-5 and Chang'e-6, showing volcanic activity lasted until about 2 billion years ago. This update is crucial for establishing a systematic framework for future deep space exploration. The map also sets a new standard for planetary geological mapping in China. 🛰️

🎬 Saif and Kiara pairing for new thriller debut

Saif Ali Khan and Kiara Advani are set to star opposite each other in an intense supernatural thriller. The project is a debut directorial venture by writer Kanika Dhillon, produced by Excel Entertainment. The makers have been developing this story for a long time and are currently in the scripting stage. The film is planned to go on floors later this year, marking Dhillon's directorial debut. Further plot details are being kept confidential as the script nears finalization.

📱 iPhone 17 Pro Max deals are dropping now

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is currently available with significant price cuts and various bank offers across major retailers. Flipkart lists the 256GB variant at ₹1,47,900, while Amazon offers it for ₹1,43,990, and Vijay Sales has it at ₹1,42,490. These discounts can be combined with exchange benefits and special card offers for extra savings. Buyers can also choose from No Cost EMI options depending on the retailer and their payment method. Consumers must check the final price at checkout as offers vary by eligibility and card used.

⚖️ Delhi Police picks up, releases AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar

Delhi High Court cancelled the urgent hearing of a habeas corpus plea concerning AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar. The incident involved the East Delhi Kondli MLA, and the police detained him from around 5:15 am until 3:48 pm on Tuesday. AAP alleged he was picked up at 4:30 am by 20 plainclothes officers while protesting a sanitation worker's death. Arvind Kejriwal questioned PM Modi about the detention, claiming cameras were broken. The court disposed of the petition after Delhi Police stated the MLA was released. ⚖️

🧐 Delhi HC to hear MLA's disappearance case

The Delhi High Court agreed to urgently hear a habeas corpus plea regarding AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar's alleged pickup. This incident involves AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar in East Delhi, Kondli, where the alleged event occurred. AAP claims he was taken around 4:30 am by 20 men in plain clothes on Tuesday. This happened while he was protesting the death of a sanitation worker, and no information about his whereabouts has been provided. AAP plans to file the plea at 2 pm, questioning the police's actions. 🧐

🏆 Top 10 Innovators Shine at Grand Finale

The Vande Bharatam Grand Finale celebrated the top 10 innovators for their groundbreaking work. The event took place at a major venue, recognizing significant contributions to technology and social impact. Specific details regarding the exact numbers and dates of the awards were announced during the ceremony. These innovators were selected based on their disruptive ideas and potential for large-scale implementation. The program will continue with mentorship opportunities and further funding for the selected participants.

🚨 Teen girl linked to grandpa's murder in Alappuzha

A 13-year-old girl is allegedly involved in the murder of her 67-year-old grandfather, Sivankutty Chettiar, in Karuvatta, Alappuzha. She reportedly roped in three friends from Paravoor, Kollam district, to carry out the killing. Sivankutty was found dead on Monday, August 17, after suspicion arose around Saturday, August 15. Initially thought to be a robbery, police found inconsistencies in the girl's statements, suggesting a planned act. The four minors are being questioned separately, with the girl receiving counseling first.

📱 Z Fold 8 sales can't stop Samsung's losses

Despite record pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Samsung's mobile division is expected to face operating losses. This situation affects the Mobile eXperience, Visual Display, and Digital Appliances divisions across Q3 and Q4 of this year. The main driver for these losses is the massive surge in manufacturing costs, primarily due to memory chip prices spiking about 3x compared to 2025. Counterpoint Research noted 30% higher global pre-orders for the Z Fold 8 versus the Z Fold 7. Analysts anticipate that these consumer divisions will continue to show deficits for the rest of the year. 📉

🚨 Maharashtra Food Body Fined for License Issue

A hefty Rs 5 Lakh fine has been imposed on the Maharashtra Food Body. This penalty was issued following the failure to restore a shop's license in Pune. The infraction was noted concerning a specific shop's license status. This action highlights regulatory oversight issues within the food safety sector. Authorities are expected to monitor compliance closely moving forward. 🚨

🗳️ Karnataka's voter list mess: over 1 crore in ASDDO

Over 1.08 crore voters in Karnataka face exclusion from the draft electoral rolls published on August 24. The issue is rooted in confusing instructions and poor implementation during the Special Intensive Revision across the state. Delhi saw over 47.7 lakh and Telangana reported 73.39 lakh voters removed from their respective rolls. Migration in Bengaluru is cited as a major reason for the high Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead and Others (ASDDO) figures. It remains unclear how the initial assurances regarding accountability can hold after nearly three lakh voters shifted out of the category later on.

😥 Chamoli Tunnel Toll Hits Nine as Body is Found

The death toll from the Chamoli tunnel collapse has risen to nine following the recovery of another worker's body. This grim discovery was made on Tuesday during ongoing search and rescue operations in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. The accident first happened on the evening of August 13, leaving one worker still missing and 12 others injured. Teams are working in difficult conditions inside the tunnel, which is blocked by sludge and debris. Efforts are intensifying to locate the final missing worker amid the challenging environment. 😥