📢 CJP leader tells BJP to listen to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke urged the BJP to heed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, criticizing the ruling party's perceived arrogance. Dipke made these remarks after Bhagwat stated in New York that Hindus excluding Muslims from Bharat are not truly Hindu. The leader also criticized PM Narendra Modi for using the term “Dimagi Naxal” against protesting Gen Z. Dipke stressed that BJP's power stems from the RSS, implying they should respect their mentor's advice. He further dismissed activist Sonam Wangchuk's claims regarding CJP leaders' political ambitions.

👮‍♂️ Excise officials suspended over bribery charges in Kottayam

An Excise Deputy Commissioner and six other officials in Kottayam district were suspended amid allegations of taking cash and liquor from licensed bars. Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao initiated 'Operation Bijapur' after receiving multiple inputs regarding violations. The inquiry revealed regular monetary payments were allegedly routed to personnel, including special collections during Onam. CCTV footage from a bar showed Excise personnel visiting on August 19, 22, and 24. The Deputy Commissioner's central role and subsequent mobile wiping added to the serious nature of the case. 👮‍♂️

⛽ Renault Triber Turbo-CNG Spotted in Spy Shots

A turbo-CNG version of the Renault Triber MPV has recently been spotted in the wild. This model was seen with a CNG sticker and a turbo badge, suggesting a new powertrain option. Renault is following Tata's lead by potentially implementing a turbo-CNG setup for the Triber. The current Triber uses a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine producing 71bhp/96Nm. CNG is expected to be an official retrofitment, keeping the vehicle’s value proposition strong.

🏏 Pratika Rawal debuts in Women's Asia Cup

Pratika Rawal made her T20I debut for India during the Women's Asia Cup opener against Thailand. She stepped in as a replacement for the injured Jemimah Rodrigues in the squad. In her debut, she scored a brisk 22 runs off just 18 balls, including two fours and a six. Her opportunity followed an impressive ODI career where she scored 1,189 runs in 27 matches. She will continue to build on her momentum in upcoming Asia Cup fixtures. 🏏

🧤 Joao Pedro shares Chelsea's reaction to Emi Martinez's debut

Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 at Stamford Bridge on August 30, 2026, with new signing Emi Martinez making his debut. Joao Pedro, who was man of the match, spoke about how the squad reacted to the keeper's arrival. Martinez immediately impressed, despite the team conceding three goals during the match. The striker noted Martinez has everything to help the team throughout the season. The team now focuses on fixing their defense to challenge for the title. 🧤

🩺 MBBS exam: Regular and supp exams count for attempts

The Kerala High Court ruled that both regular and supplementary exams count towards the four-attempt limit for the First Professional MBBS Degree. This decision applies to candidates in Kerala, based on the Graduate Medical Education Regulation, 2023, and NMC guidelines. The court confirmed that a student can only take four attempts in total, regardless of the exam type. The petitioner, a first-year student from Kollam, argued that supplementary exams should not count towards this limit. The ruling emphasizes that academic body regulations should generally not face casual judicial interference. 🩺

🏍️ Marquez vs Bezzecchi's insane slipstream fight

MotoGP title rivals Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi had a scary but amazing slipstream battle during the Aragon Grand Prix. The intense fight took place at Aragon, with the action spanning across the race. Both riders experienced the aerodynamic effect as they battled neck-and-neck on the back straight. Bezzecchi mentioned losing ground due to track position, while Marquez felt the bikes were almost attached. This spectacular overtaking moment made for a thrilling race finish. 🏍️

👍 1000 days in Telangana: Democracy and welfare boost

Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy noted that the Congress government completed 1,000 days in Telangana. He stated this period brought back democratic governance alongside key welfare programs across the state. The government has distributed free fine rice to about 3.42 crore beneficiaries at six kg per person. Furthermore, new ration cards have been issued to lakhs of eligible families, and smart ration card distribution has started. Reddy affirmed that the government will continue this journey with increased resolve. 🤝

🏛️ Nellore Mahalakshmi Temple to be Rebuilt

The Balijavari Mahalakshmi temple in Nellore is set for reconstruction with a total funding of ₹1.01 crore. Minister Ponguru Narayana and his wife P. Ramadevi participated in the bhumi puja on Sunday. An adjoining plot of land measuring 23 'Ankanams' was earmarked back in 2019. The Minister previously contributed ₹28 lakh from his personal funds for expansion. Donor contributions, especially from the Balija Kapu community, helped secure the full budget. 🏛️

🏛️ Parliament session hanging on, no formal end yet

Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on August 13, concluding the Monsoon Session. This happened in New Delhi, where the session remains technically active 17 days later. Congress has raised suspicions about the delay, questioning the government's intentions. They are pressing for the delimitation bill and freezing the Lok Sabha at 543 seats for 15 years. The next steps involve discussions on delimitation and women's reservation before any legislation is passed.

⛽ Trump says Venezuela oil deal refills US reserve

Donald Trump announced that oil secured from a new deal with Venezuela will replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This move involves the US and an unnamed private operator in Venezuela, with the deal covering 17 fields holding 65 billion barrels. The SPR was near a 44-year low as of August 21, having been drawn down due to global supply issues. Trump stated this oil is a "Gift from Venezuela to the People of the United States." However, significant investment is needed before production can meaningfully increase and impact US fuel prices.