🎓 Delhi CM watches son graduate from VIT in Vellore

The founder and chancellor of VIT, G. Viswanathan, presented graduation degrees at the 41st annual convocation held in Vellore on Saturday. Delhi Chief Minister and BJP leader Rekha Gupta was present to watch her youngest son, Nikunj Gupta, and his cousin Garj receive their degrees. Nikunj Gupta, aged 21, earned his B.Tech in Computer Science and Business Systems after four years. His cousin Garj completed his B.Tech in CSE specializing in BlockChain Technology. Nikunj mentioned that VIT provides a platform for sharpening skills and instills discipline among students. 🎓

🎓 Delhi CM watches son graduate from VIT Vellore

The founder of VIT, G. Viswanathan, presented graduation degrees at the 41st annual convocation in Vellore on Saturday. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was present to watch her youngest son, Nikunj Gupta, and his cousin, Garj, receive their diplomas. Nikunj Gupta earned his B.Tech in Computer Science and Business Systems after four years. Garj completed his B.Tech in CSE specializing in BlockChain Technology. Both young graduates expressed positive views about the skills development provided by the institution.

😠 CPI(M) slams Natesan over Shamseer comments

The CPI(M) has strongly criticized Vellappally Natesan for his comments questioning A.N. Shamseer's secular credentials. Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan called Natesan's barb, suggesting Shamseer had the mindset of the Indian Union Muslim League, as 'absurd.' The CPI(M) stated that Natesan's remarks fuel communalism, despite the Yogam's role in shaping Kerala's secularism. The party emphasized that its leaders achieve positions through years of dedicated hard work. Consequently, the CPI(M) finds such divisive views deplorable and rejects them completely.

📜 Vande Mataram debate spans almost a century

The Congress recently reaffirmed a decision from October 1937 regarding the singing of Vande Mataram's first two stanzas only. This decision was made during a period of rising communal tensions, involving figures like Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The debate has evolved, with recent government actions extending statutory protection to the song. Initially, the song was used in revolutionary contexts, spreading beyond Bengal significantly. Moving forward, the interpretation and scope of its public performance remain a point of contention.

🇮🇳 Youth ready to defend India's democracy, says Aishe Ghosh

Students' Federation of India leader Aishe Ghosh stated that the country's youth will defend the Constitution if the BJP-RSS government continues its anti-youth policies. She made this statement at the DYFI State Conference in Thrissur on Saturday. Ghosh pointed out that despite promises, the last 12 years saw policies hurting students and youth. She highlighted recent protests, noting they led to an Education Minister's resignation in 37 days. She warned the Modi-Shah Cabinet would face youth resistance if the harmful path persists. ✊

🧠 Epilepsy Awareness: Facts Over Fear

Epilepsy awareness initiatives are crucial for understanding seizures and dismantling social stigma surrounding the condition. This focus is being driven by various health organizations across the region. Specific campaigns are targeting better education, aiming to reduce misconceptions by the end of the fiscal quarter. These efforts seek to normalize the condition and improve patient support systems. Future plans involve integrating more specialized support groups into local healthcare networks.

✈️ Russian giant cargo plane stuck in Canada

A Canadian Federal Court rejected an appeal allowing the Russian An-124 aircraft to leave Toronto Pearson Airport. This decision kept the plane grounded because the court found the government's sanctions decision was reasonable. The Antonov plane arrived in February 2022 but has been held since the invasion of Ukraine. The seizure occurred in June 2023 due to the owner's alleged complicity in Russia's war. The ruling solidifies Canada's control over the asset, though full forfeiture is pending. ✈️

🌊 Visakhapatnam pitched as BRICS sports hub

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu promoted Visakhapatnam during the BRICS Youth & Sports Ministers’ Meeting 2026. He addressed delegates from the 11 BRICS member countries in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. The city is being developed as a maritime gateway and tech hub, aiming to host international events. Naidu emphasized that sports can unite BRICS nations despite their differences. Andhra Pradesh proposed a BRICS Youth and Sports Innovation Network centered in Visakhapatnam. 🌊

📈 60% rebate boosts B-Khata conversions, but not enough

A 60% rebate on B-Khata to A-Khata conversion charges spurred a surge in applications across Bengaluru. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) received 60,000 applications, with Bengaluru North City Corporation leading with 17,460 requests. This translates to an estimated revenue of ₹402.21 crore from these conversions. Despite the incentive, only about 10% of the over six lakh B-Khata properties have sought conversion so far. The government will need alternative revenue streams as the rebate period ends on Sunday.

🪐 Webb finds 29th moon around Uranus after 39 years

Voyager 2 originally found 10 moons around Uranus during its 1986 flyby. The James Webb Space Telescope recently spotted a 29th moon, designated S/2025 U1, near Uranus. This new object, estimated to be about 10 kilometers wide, was detected on February 2, 2025. The discovery adds to the knowledge of objects orbiting this planet, which previously had 10 recognized moons. Researchers will continue to study S/2025 U1 using various astronomical data. 🔭

⚙️ What's the new Android Pulse app on Play Store?

Android Pulse, a new app appearing in Google Play updates, is a first-party Google tool. It is designed for defining anomalies for debugging within the Android operating system. The app helps facilitate rule distribution for anomaly detection in critical system resource consumption. It has been around since March, with over 10 million total downloads recorded. This feature assists in software diagnostics for both the OS and installed applications.