🚗 DMK rejects Vijay's free car offer for MLAs

The opposition DMK has rejected the offer by CM C Joseph Vijay providing free official vehicles to all legislators. Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that all 59 DMK MLAs decided against availing the offer. This decision comes as the TVK government has been emphasizing the state's debt situation since taking office on dates not specified. Stalin also demanded verification of MLAs' election affidavits and financial statuses before such perks are given. Moving forward, the government will proceed with issuing amendments to fulfill the CM's promise to all MLAs. 🚗

🔬 Bacteria making living computer chips at MIT

MIT engineers have successfully created living circuit boards using engineered bacteria instead of traditional wires. The team, led by Christopher Voigt, used Pantoea agglomerans to mimic transistors that process chemical signals. This research, published in Nature Chemical Biology, demonstrated basic logic functions using five bacterial strains. These biological circuits could potentially be used to give plants built-in sensing and response systems for agriculture. While slow, these systems offer a new way to integrate computation directly into biological processes. 🔬

🎬 Yash's 'Toxic' Gets 'A' Certificate From CBFC

Yash's film, 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-ups,' has received an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification. The movie stars Yash and is directed by Geetu Mohandas, set for an August 26 release. The CBFC cleared the film without cuts but requested word changes for the Kannada version and English subtitles. Additionally, statutory warnings about smoking and drug use must be added before and after the interval. The film is reported to have a runtime of 194 minutes and has also been rated 'Adults Only' in the UK.

😠 Political Clash: Party Team Attacked at Jaipur School

The Cockroach Janta Party alleged that the BJP sent goons to assault their team while they inspected a government school. This incident took place in Rampura Kanwarpura village, which is part of Jaipur’s Bagru Assembly constituency. The alleged attacks occurred on Friday, with reports detailing smashed windows and injuries. The party claimed outside individuals instigated the violence against their inspection drive. They stated the police failed to stop the aggression despite prior notifications. 😠

🔥 Priyanka Gandhi joins Rahul Gandhi at police station

The political tension over a complaint regarding an alleged pellet-gun injury during the CJP protest has intensified significantly. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reached the police station where Rahul Gandhi is currently holding a sit-in. A large crowd of Congress workers and supporters gathered outside during this standoff. The Congress party is putting pressure on the authorities regarding the alleged police action during the protest. The next steps on this CJP protest pellet-gun row remain uncertain. 🧐

🌌 Milky Way ate a galaxy right after the Big Bang

Our Milky Way galaxy grew by consuming smaller galaxies over billions of years through galactic cannibalism. Scientists found proof of a merger with the dwarf galaxy Low-energy-Kraken-Heracles, or LKH, shortly after the Big Bang. This event occurred about 11.8 billion years ago, just two billion years after the Big Bang. Absorbing LKH added a massive chunk of weight to the young Milky Way at that time. This discovery shows that external mergers were key to building our galaxy's foundation. 🔭

🏸 Jolly-Gopichand reach BWF World Champs semis

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the semi-finals of the BWF World Championships. They secured their spot in the tournament held in Japan. The pair defeated their opponents with impressive performances on the court. This victory guarantees India a medal at the prestigious world event. The athletes will now compete in the semi-final stages to reach the finals. 🏸

😟 Woman found dead in Vizianagaram; TET marks questioned

A 24-year-old woman named Thanuja was discovered deceased at her residence in Vizianagaram district early Friday, August 21, 2026. Police are investigating whether distress related to her Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) marks contributed to her passing. Her husband, a private teacher, and she had been married for only six weeks. Authorities sent the body to the government hospital for a post-mortem examination. The police advised those in distress to call 100 for counseling or Tele-MANAS at 14416. 💔

⚖️ Jharkhand HC halts cancellations of CDPO and JSSC-CGL jobs

The Jharkhand High Court stayed the notifications that cancelled the appointments of Child Development Project Officers and those hired via JSSC-CGL. This decision came after the court had previously stayed the cancellation of the 11th and 13th Jharkhand PSC exams on August 19. The JMM-led government had cancelled 22 exams and ordered probes into 23 others since 2014 amidst a 25-day protest. The stay order was issued on Friday, August 21, 2026. This action impacts ongoing recruitment processes in the state.

🚗 BMW i5 LWB bookings live in India now

BMW has officially opened bookings for the new i5 Long Wheelbase in India. This model will debut as the i5 LWB First Edition, exclusively manufactured at BMW's Chennai plant. Initially, only 99 units of this locally produced electric sedan will be available. It features an 81.6 kWh battery providing a 669 km range and 264 BHP power. Future updates are expected to roll out after this initial limited run.

⚖️ Israel Minister Shares Gallows Site With Viewing Booths

Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has publicized the construction of a gallows site for Palestinians. This site, located near an unidentified prison, will feature viewing booths for the families of the condemned. The development follows the Knesset passing the Death Penalty for Terrorists law in March of this year. This controversial law mandates military courts to use hanging for terrorism cases, exclusively targeting Palestinians. Ben-Gvir, who has faced sanctions, stated these measures fulfill his promises regarding stricter prison conditions.