💊 Delhi-to-Kerala MDMA racket busted, 4 arrested

Four people were arrested after the Excise Department busted an MDMA racket smuggling drugs from Delhi to Kerala. The operation targeted young people, with the initial arrests made in Kaloor, Kerala. Officials seized 279.3 grams of MDMA and three grams of hashish oil across two operations on Sunday. The gang allegedly used women as carriers in a Mahindra Thar SUV to transport the contraband for retail. Conviction in these commercial quantity cases under the NDPS Act can lead to a minimum of 10 years imprisonment. 🚨

✨ Nothing OS 5.0 drops live blur and UI polish preview

Nothing OS 5.0 is rolling out a visual overhaul featuring 'Live Blur' and UI polish ahead of its full reveal. This update, built on Android 17, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM BST. The latest Gallery Beta shows a shift from solid backgrounds to translucent, floating navigation elements. System apps are getting redesigned with cleaner cards and icon-rich context menus for better usability. The big test remains whether these new fluid animations will affect battery life on older devices. 📱

🍕 Customer wins big over tiny pizza size issue

A customer in Uttarakhand sued an eatery and a food delivery platform regarding a ₹505 pizza order. He received a 7-inch pizza instead of the 10-inch one advertised on the app. After facing issues with customer support, he escalated the matter to the consumer commission. The commission ruled this as deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. Consequently, the parties must jointly pay the customer ₹10,520 within 45 days. 🍕

🧐 Teen Falls into Delhi Drain While Flying Kite

A 15-year-old boy fell into an open drain while chasing a kite in Delhi. The incident occurred in a specific area of the city, though the exact location details were not provided in the initial report. Authorities immediately launched a search operation for the missing teen following the fall. The boy was reportedly chasing the kite when the accident happened near the drain. Rescuers are actively looking for the boy as of the latest updates. 🧐

📈 Stock picks for Monday from Ganesh Dongre

Indian equities saw a volatile week amidst high energy prices and global uncertainty. Ganesh Dongre, from Anand Rathi, recommended three stocks to buy for Monday, August 24, 2026. The Nifty 50 lost around 2.1% during the week, closing at 24,252, while the Sensex fell nearly 0.60%. Dongre favors a buy-on-dips strategy, noting the medium-term uptrend remains intact. Traders should watch Nifty support at 23,900–24,000 for potential buying opportunities. 📈

🏏 Shadab's performance keeps Falcons leading the CPL

Shadab's outstanding batting performance has secured the Falcons' spot at the top of the league table. The team is competing in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) tournament. As of the latest update, the Falcons hold the top position in the standings. This consistency is attributed to the strong contributions from their key players throughout the season. The team will continue its run as they head into the next phase of the CPL competition.

🏏 Shadab's massive knock sends Falcons to the top 🏏

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons secured a big win against Trinbago Knight Riders, boosting their standing in the CPL. This victory happened in North Sound, with the Falcons defeating the TKR by five wickets. Shadab Khan hit an unbeaten 52 off just 20 balls during the chase on Saturday night. Despite early struggles, Shadab and Kusal Perera anchored the chase to successfully target 166. They now sit at No. 1 on the CPL 2026 points table.

😠 Trump blasts Canada over huge tariffs

Trade talks between the United States and Canada collapsed just before a midnight deadline for 50% tariffs. U.S. Customs and Border Protection warned businesses about the new rates starting Friday. Trump asserted that Canada had charged US farmers massive tariffs for many years and vowed this would stop. Investors are also watching for Fed Chair commentary on stubborn inflation this Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Iran simultaneously maintained harsh rhetoric against US sanctions plans.

🚀 India's space game: partnership or power play?

NASA invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, marking a new cooperative path in lunar exploration. This invitation occurred during the India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting in Bengaluru. While India has a history of successful partnerships, its lunar history shows it helped make the Moon strategically interesting. The next space phase requires more than missions; it demands shaping the infrastructure and rules. India needs the capacity to help write the rules, not just implement them.

📱 iPhone 17 Pro price drops in India with offers

The iPhone 17 Pro's price in India has seen a reduction due to ongoing bank offers and discounts. This price adjustment applies to the model available in the Indian market. Specifically, the cost is now reported at Rs 81000. This drop makes the premium device more accessible for consumers looking to upgrade their phones. Further deals and availability details are expected to be announced soon. 📱

🔬 Thunderquakes X-ray Earth's hidden layers

Scientists discovered that thunder-generated seismic waves, or "thunderquakes," can map the Earth's subsurface using existing fiber-optic cables. This research was conducted by a team in Pennsylvania, utilizing a fiber-optic cable over 2 miles long. They recorded and identified 458 clear, high-quality thunderquakes over two years. This technique offers a cost-effective way to detect groundwater and sinkholes without needing to drill holes. The findings could help monitor geological hazards across the world. ⚡