🧐 CM Reddy takes voter deletion issue super seriously

The process of removing invalid votes has begun, with Telangana being the first state to see the SIR drive. Currently, more than 72 lakh votes in Telangana are under doubt, which is nearly 21% of the total votes. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has ordered ministers to review constituency in-charges within two days. He also directed party leaders to expose alleged conspiracies by the BRS and BJP regarding voter deletion. This situation presents a major political challenge for Revanth Reddy before the next election. 🧐

🚨 SAAP chief alleges massive exam fraud in Group-I

SAAP chairman A. Ravi Naidu accused the YSR Congress Party of using the DSC-2025 recruitment as a distraction. He claimed the Group-I scam under the previous YSRCP government was the biggest in APPSC history. Specifically, he alleged that 48,442 OMR sheets were replaced after the then APPSC Chairman was sidelined. This tampering reportedly happened with the help of private security instead of government staff. The SIT probing the case is expected to file its report soon.

🎬 Karisma Kapoor links to Sushmita Sen's 'Mehboob Mere'

Karisma Kapoor shared a hidden detail about Sushmita Sen's iconic song 'Mehboob Mere' from the 2000 movie 'Fiza'. This revelation happened during 'India's Best Dancer' Season 5 when 90s music legends Anu Malik and Kumar Sanu were featured. Kapoor confirmed she was on screen searching for Hrithik Roshan while Sushmita performed the song. She described this experience, set amid the sand, as a very unusual situation for her. The film 'Fiza' starred Karisma Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan, with Sushmita Sen in a cameo role.

🤕 Real Madrid's defensive struggle before La Liga starts 😥

Real Madrid is facing a major defensive issue as the La Liga season is about to begin. Jose Mourinho has only three fit senior centre-backs for the opening match against Espanyol. Injuries to Eder Militao and Raul Asencio mean they are short on defensive depth. The club might rely on Rudiger, Huijsen, and Konate initially. Younger players like Joan Martinez could step up as the season kicks off.

⚽ Barça structures Ferran Torres's PSG move smartly

Barcelona and PSG have reached an agreement in principle for the 26-year-old Ferran Torres for a fixed fee of €50 million. This move allows Barça to avoid an additional €10 million payment to Manchester City, which was part of the original €55 million deal. The transfer is happening as Ferran enters the final year of his contract with the Catalan club. This structure helps Barça secure a substantial fee while managing financial obligations. Documentation is expected to be exchanged over the weekend to finalize the operation. ⚽

🛍️ Phoebe Gates' app faces 'cookie stuffing' heat

Phoebe Gates' shopping app, Phia, has responded to serious allegations of 'cookie stuffing' practices. The startup, founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is currently reviewing all transactions across its platform. The issue stems from a Bloomberg report citing internal chats that suggested awareness of automated cookie-setting features. Phia stated that misattribution features were removed on July 7 and they are now issuing transaction reversals to partners. The company is also hiring a head of compliance to prevent future occurrences. 🛍️

🚨 Uncle Kills Three Nieces in West Bengal

Three young sisters were tragically killed by their uncle in Murshidabad, West Bengal on Thursday night. The accused, Golam Badshah, surrendered to the local police station after the crime occurred in the Suti area around 6 p.m. The incident involved four minor nieces, where three died and one remains in critical condition at Behrampur Hospital. The police stated the accused showed no remorse upon his surrender and is currently being taken into custody for questioning. Authorities confirmed the three deceased bodies have been sent for post mortem examination. 💔

🔥 'Heated Rivalry' Season 2 Drops Details

Season 2 of the series 'Heated Rivalry' has been officially announced, bringing back the popular storyline. The cast members who were part of the first season will be returning to the drama. The new season is scheduled to premiere on October 15, 2024, promising more intense conflicts. This revival is highly anticipated by fans who enjoyed the original plotlines. More specific plot details and cast updates are expected in the coming weeks.

⚖️ SC stays ruling on government jobs for stampede victims' kin

The Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court's order that had canceled government job appointments for relatives of stampede victims. The division bench of the High Court had previously ruled that these appointments were not appropriate due to the potential for similar demands. This ruling came after petitioners argued that 3.9 million young people in Tamil Nadu are unemployed and two million apply for exams. The court emphasized that executive power must stay within Constitutional limits for such appointments. Moving forward, this decision keeps the original government job provision active for the victims' families. ⚖️

📱 Nothing OS 5.0 beta testing is now open

Nothing has launched the early access beta testing for its upcoming OS 5.0 through a Community Review Program. Only owners of the Nothing Phone 3 are eligible to participate in this testing phase. Applications are currently open and will close on August 17th, 2026, at 15:30 IST. Testers must agree to strict embargoes and maintain high information security standards for the unreleased software. A wider open beta could start next month, with a stable rollout anticipated in November.

📈 Nintendo stock surges due to Pokemon Pokopia buzz

Nintendo shares experienced a significant jump following positive news about Pokemon Pokopia sales. This rally was driven by anticipation surrounding the game's release plans in Indonesia. The company reported strong initial sales figures for the title. This positive market reception reflects growing interest in the franchise across different regions. Investors are now watching for further updates on the global rollout schedule. 📈