🎉 Dil Chahta Hai turns 25, stars reunite in Mumbai

The iconic film Dil Chahta Hai celebrated its 25th anniversary with a reunion in Mumbai. Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Farhan Akhtar attended the gathering, alongside Sonali Kulkarni and Dimple Kapadia. The movie was originally released in the year 2001, chronicling three friends navigating life after college. Saif Ali Khan recalled the fun atmosphere, noting the cast kept the beach clean during filming. The celebration brought back strong memories for the generation that connected with the story. 🎬

😠 Penguin India drops Sonia Gandhi memoir amid political heat

Congress leaders have alleged that Penguin Random House India faced pressure to halt the release of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, sparking a major spat with the ruling BJP. This dispute arose after Penguin India stated it was not the publisher, following the American imprint's November 10 announcement. Reports indicate the publisher backed out because Sonia Gandhi refused certain 'editorial' changes. Congress members, like Gaurav Gogoi, criticized the publisher's stance, while the BJP dismissed these claims as a false narrative. The core issues involved China border disputes, PM Modi's leadership, and the RSS influence. 😠

🌴 Goa hits 61 lakh visitors in 7 months 🏖️

Goa welcomed 61.38 lakh visitors between January and July 2026, showing consistent growth despite the monsoon season. This surge is fueled by changing travel trends seeking culture and wellness experiences. Winter charter bookings are rising, with TUI expecting 15,300 passengers from the UK. International markets like Russia and Central Asia are also showing stronger demand for the upcoming season. These figures confirm Goa's strong position as a year-round leisure destination.

🔬 Underpants tell secrets about soil health 👖

Nearly 1,000 citizen scientists from 25 countries took part in a project where they buried cotton underpants across Switzerland. Participants buried over 2,000 pairs of these items along with 12,000 tea bags for soil study. Results published on August 26 indicated that faster cotton breakdown showed more active soil life. Private gardens yielded the highest decomposition rate, reaching about 58% after two months. This simple test offers an accessible way to gauge soil fertility for everyone.

😟 Mumbai Doctors Missing After Nepal Flood

A doctor couple from Andheri, Mumbai, has gone missing while on the Mansarovar Yatra in Nepal. Dr Milind Chitale and Dr Janvi Chitale were traveling for the pilgrimage when contact was lost. The disappearance comes amidst devastating flash floods in central Nepal on Wednesday. These floods, triggered by a glacial collapse, have claimed 626 lives and left over 2,400 people missing. The family is urgently appealing to the state government for their safe tracing and return to India.

💀 Father allegedly beats, strangles schizophrenic son in Delhi

A 64-year-old man allegedly attacked his 38-year-old schizophrenic son with a rock and then strangled him. The incident took place in an abandoned container 500 metres east of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The murder was discovered on August 23 when police found the body inside the container. The victim was allegedly lured there under the pretense of a doctor's visit. Police subsequently arrested the father, Talukdar Ansari, and an accomplice, Mohammad Wasim alias Akram. 😔

🏏 Young spinner surprises Kishan in Duleep Trophy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed by taking two wickets for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. He achieved this while playing for East Zone against North East Zone. The young player finished with figures of 2/11 from three overs on a date not specified. Kishan Kishan thought assigning him the bowling was a risk, but Sooryavanshi proved himself a wicket-taker. He will next feature on Sunday against Centre Zone in the semi-final. 🏏

😥 Kharge asks Centre to help flood-hit Nepal

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to PM Narendra Modi urging aid for flood-ravaged Nepal. He raised concerns about thousands needing food and shelter following the devastation. As of August 28, 2026, around 320 Indian nationals remained uncontactable in the affected areas. Kharge also urged the Centre to intensify rescue and evacuation efforts for these stranded Indians. He specifically asked for coordination with the Nepal government and potential NDRF deployment. 🤝

🦠 Hormuz Strait halt risks global marine bioinvasion

Scientists warn that ships stranded during the US-Iran conflict could carry invasive species worldwide. An international team published this in Biological Invasions in July 2026, led by Mario N. Tamburri. Over 1,500 vessels idled since February 28, 2026, creating ideal conditions for biofouling. These ships might release millions of larvae, posing a global biosecurity threat. As traffic resumes, ports like Mumbai and Singapore face risks from these sea-borne organisms. 🚢

🏛️ Court says false allegations hurt minister's work

The Madras High Court stated that reckless social media allegations against new Tamil Nadu Ministers impact their official performance. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy directed DMK sympathiser Vinoth Suriya Kumar to file an apology affidavit for his false X post. The court noted that the allegations about Palani Dhandayuthapaniswamy Temple land were factually incorrect. While political criticism is generally protected, the judge found the posts to be prima facie defamatory. The court also quashed an FIR registered against the content creator. 🏛️

✈️ Temasek backs Air India investment amid checks

Temasek has provided backing for Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India. This deal involves Singapore Airlines and the Air India group in the aviation sector. The investment was noted amidst growing scrutiny from various regulatory bodies. This support comes as the aviation industry faces increasing global oversight. Future developments will depend on the outcome of ongoing regulatory reviews.