😔 Dalit girl found dead after school incident

A 16-year-old Dalit girl was found hanging at her home on August 25th. She was from Madurai and the incident followed an altercation at a school in Usilampatti. The headmistress allegedly questioned her for tapping down her mother's folded hands, calling it arrogance. She was subsequently ordered out of the school, leading to severe distress for the teenager. Family members claim police are reluctant to invoke the SC/ST Act regarding the incident.

🗳️ Congress asks Modi to freeze Lok Sabha seats for 25 years

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge urged PM Narendra Modi to hold an all-party meeting regarding the government's delimitation proposals. Kharge sent a letter reiterating a request made on July 16, 2026, to the Prime Minister. He specifically demanded that the Lok Sabha strength remain at 543 for another 25 years. Furthermore, he called for one-third reservation for women starting from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. This pushback stems from southern states fearing loss of representation due to population control. 🗳️

🦠 Ebola outbreak spirals out of control in DRC 🦠

The 17th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest in its history. As of August 25, there were 5,713 confirmed cases and 2,744 deaths across six provinces. This rapid spread is compounded by the virus being a different strain than what current vaccines target. Healthcare facilities are struggling with capacity issues, as seen at the Nizi treatment center. The response relies entirely on isolation and contact tracing since current treatments are strain-specific.

🕊️ Hormuz talks resume with Iran and Qatar's discussions 🚢

Officials reviewed efforts to reduce escalation and set conditions for dialogue between Iran and Qatar. The meetings took place in Iran, where key discussions were held with the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. A proposed framework includes a temporary shipping corridor and a joint mine-clearing project through the Strait of Hormuz. This move fuels international hopes that US-Iran talks on ending the war might restart soon. However, Iran insists Washington must meet its demands before the strait fully reopens.

🏏 PCB complains about Imran Khan sons' interview

The PCB formally complained to Sky Sports regarding an interview with Imran Khan's sons. This interview was conducted by Mike Atherton during the lunch interval at Lord's. The sons expressed worries about their father's health while he is in prison for three years. The PCB initially threatened to boycott the post-lunch session as a protest. Ultimately, Pakistan did take the field as scheduled after tea. 😟

🌊 YouTuber vanishes in Ganga hours after baby shower

A YouTuber named Sagar Biswas went missing after reportedly jumping into the Ganga from a vessel in West Bengal. This incident occurred in Nadia district, hours following his wife's traditional baby shower ceremony. The event took place on early Thursday morning, August 27, 2026. His brother-in-law stated Biswas seemed mentally distressed after an hour-long phone argument. A search operation is currently underway to locate Biswas in the river. 🌊

🤝 Brahma Kumaris celebrate Raksha Bandhan with press

The Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya hosted a Raksha Bandhan event for journalists. The gathering took place at the Vizag Journalists Forum Press Club in Daba Gardens. City Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi attended the event on Thursday. He emphasized brotherhood and encouraged service, avoiding addictions for a positive life. The annual program saw rakhis tied by organizers to the attending journalists.

💸 Punjab offers highest govt salaries in India

Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann claimed his government pays the highest salaries to state employees compared to the Centre. He stated that while the Centre pays Rs 30,000 to Rs 32,000, Punjab offers Rs 50,000. This was announced during an event at the Punjab Armed Police (PAP) Ground in Phillaur on Thursday. Mann also mentioned that 13,092 personnel were added to the police force and 70,840 youngsters got jobs based purely on merit. The state is also intensifying its fight against drug terrorism, having jailed over 70,000 smugglers in the last 500 days. 👮

🔬 Bromocriptine helps with eyelid opening issues

A case report detailed the successful treatment of Apraxia of Eyelid Opening using Bromocriptine. This treatment was applied to a patient case study documented in the Cureus publication. The specific dates and exact patient metrics were not provided in the report summary. Apraxia of Eyelid Opening is a neurological condition affecting the ability to open the eyelids properly. Further research will continue to explore Bromocriptine's efficacy for this condition.

⛽ BP says E10 petrol shift faces no logistics hurdles

Bharat Petroleum's CMD, Sanjay Khanna, stated that introducing the E10 petrol variant alongside E20 would pose no logistical challenges for oil companies. This discussion arose after the Chief Economic Advisor suggested exploring lower ethanol blends for older vehicles. BP clarified that there is no current plan to replace E20 with E10, contradicting some reports. Khanna warned that banning Russian oil could pressure crude supply, as it forms 35-40% of Indian OMCs' basket. BPCL has secured September crude and is nearly 50-55% done for October.

⚔️ Elden Ring surprise patch drops big changes

FromSoftware released a massive surprise update for Elden Ring, featuring numerous buffs and a few nerfs across the game. This update was rolled out today for all platforms, with the Tarnished Pack DLC launching tomorrow, August 28, 2026. Specific weapons like the Firespark received increased attack power, while parry performance saw general improvements. Nerfs affected the Gravitational Missile and the Great Katana weapon in this balance adjustment. This patch supports the upcoming Tarnished Edition launch for Nintendo Switch 2.