🏛️ Congress MP shuts down Vijay's PM ambitions

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram dismissed the talk about TVK supporters seeing Tamil Nadu CM Vijay as the next PM on Monday. Chidambaram made these remarks while responding to Vijay's attendance at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah. He emphasized that achieving the Prime Ministerial post demands support from at least 272 MPs in Parliament. Chidambaram suggested that TVK's leadership could have grand dreams, but parliamentary numbers are the real decider. This follows earlier criticism from Manickam Tagore about some ministers operating in a 'fan club mode'.

🙏 Dad's chill reaction to layoff goes viral

An Indian-origin professional, Kaish Ansari, shared his father's response after being laid off from JP Morgan in Glasgow, Scotland. Ansari was worried about telling his family back in India about the sudden job loss. His father responded calmly, saying, "It is Allah's will. And something better might happen in the future." The video gained massive traction, accumulating over 830,000 views and 51,000 likes. Ansari posted it to remind others that family support remains constant during career setbacks. 👨‍💼

🚀 Congress slams Modi govt over ISRO privatisation

Congress leaders criticized the Modi government's 'aggressive privatisation agenda' for the space program on Monday, August 24, 2026. Jairam Ramesh raised concerns regarding ISRO's future role in the country's space efforts. He claimed ISRO's satellite assets are set to move to private companies, while also handing over the Tamil Nadu spaceport. Ramesh noted that 100-120 key ISRO professionals have recently resigned due to these changes. He questioned why ISRO, which has a long history of public contribution, should face this reduction. 😟

🏀 Enes Kanter ejected over controversy in WNBA game

Enes Kanter was ejected from a WNBA game following a heated confrontation. The incident occurred involving a transgender player during the match. Specific details about the date and exact numbers of the players involved were not provided in the report. This ejection happened amidst ongoing discussions surrounding transgender participation in the league. Further developments regarding the league's stance on such incidents are awaited.

🚫 NZ to ban social media for kids under 16

New Zealand is planning to introduce a bill that would ban social media usage for children under the age of 16. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced this proposal in Parliament, where platforms could face fines up to 10% of their global revenue for non-compliance. The bill mandates platforms verify user ages using methods like facial technology and digital ID. However, coalition partner New Zealand First party stated they would not support the measure, calling it a 'slippery slope.' This follows Australia's December 2025 ban targeting platforms like TikTok and Instagram. 📱

🏥 Doctor assaulted in Kalyan, fresh safety fears rise 🏥

A doctor was allegedly assaulted by a patient's son at a private hospital in Kalyan around 10:30 pm on Saturday. The incident involved Dr Yogendra Jaiswal, an orthopaedist, and patient Jaywant Deshmukh, at Bhanu Jyoti hospital. An FIR was registered about four hours after the incident, following protests by the doctors' association. This follows a similar incident in Dombivli weeks ago involving Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre. Doctors are now demanding strict police action to ensure their safety in medical settings.

🧠 Medicover launches advanced TMS lab in Navi Mumbai

Medicover Hospitals has launched an Advanced Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Laboratory in Navi Mumbai. This new facility offers non-invasive brain stimulation for various psychiatric and neurological conditions. The lab will treat conditions like treatment-resistant depression, OCD, and stroke rehabilitation starting from now. TMS uses controlled magnetic pulses to target brain areas without surgery or anesthesia. Patients will receive personalized care integrating TMS with other treatments based on clinical assessments.

🚨 ED busts big cyber fraud ring nationwide

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two individuals in a major crackdown targeting pan-India cyber fraud operations. This action took place across various jurisdictions related to digital arrest cases. The fraud network was reportedly involved in scams amounting to Rs 30,000 crore. These sophisticated cybercrimes highlight the growing threat of digital financial fraud across the country. Authorities are continuing the probe to dismantle the entire criminal network. 🚨

📱 Samsung's Exynos 2700 beats Snapdragon SoC for S27 Ultra

Samsung's Exynos 2700 chip has demonstrated superior performance metrics. This comparison involved the Exynos 2700 against the Snapdragon SoC planned for the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra. The testing revealed the Exynos 2700 outperformed the competitor across several benchmarks. This result is significant as it impacts the expected processor choice for the flagship device. Samsung will likely decide on the final SoC based on these performance findings. 📱

🍬 Sugar Prices Skyrocketing: What's the Deal? 📈

Retail and wholesale sugar prices have jumped by around 40%, reaching up to 50% in certain states. In eight states including Uttarakhand and Odisha, the price crossed ₹65 per kg recently. As of August 23, Odisha saw the highest rate at ₹67.4 a kilogram. The government cited low domestic production and global supply issues as reasons for the hike. The Union Commerce Ministry has approved imports of 10 lakh tonnes until October 31, 2026.

🕊️ Pope urges global action on Ebola in DRC

Pope Leo XIV called for an international response to the deadly Ebola outbreak happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking at St. Peter's Square, the Pope emphasized collaboration between global bodies and local communities to stop more deaths. This comes while Central Africa deals with various crises, including dangerous mining conditions. Leo also prayed for victims of a mine collapse in Zamboye, Central African Republic, where over 100 people died. The Pope also remembered communities in central Italy ten years after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake. 🌍