❤️ Doctor urges organ donation to save lives

Dr. Pradeep Krishna R.V. called on the public to donate organs to meet rising patient demand. This call was made at a program organized by the Sushodha Institute of Gastroenterology in Shivamogga on Sunday. India saw over 20,000 transplants in 2025, but over 90,000 are on the waiting list as of March 2026. He stressed that organ donation is a powerful act of compassion despite advanced transplant techniques. Families can volunteer for brain-dead donors, and living donors can provide parts of their liver.

📱 Airtel users snag big discounts on iPhones via Croma

Airtel customers can grab exclusive deals on several iPhone models through the Airtel Insider programme at Croma. This offer covers models like the iPhone 15 up to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, available for a limited time. Customers can save up to Rs 23,000, plus get an exchange bonus of up to Rs 12,000. Additionally, brand cashback up to Rs 3,000 is available using specific bank credit cards. Users redeem the deal by claiming a coupon in the Airtel app and using it at Croma stores or online.

🏏 Kotian & Deshpande bag big haul for West Zone

West Zone managed to bowl North Zone out for 251 on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy. The performance was spearheaded by Tanush Kotian taking 4 wickets for 72 runs, alongside Tushar Deshpande's four-fer (4 for 57). This happened at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru during the 2026-27 domestic season. North's initial batting strategy on the pitch did not work out despite Ayush Badoni's half-century. West Zone now leads by 220 runs heading into the next session. 🏏

👮‍♂️ Texas cop accused of stalking coworker with camera tech

A former Texas police sergeant was accused of using Flock camera technology to stalk a female coworker. Michael Palitz, who worked with the Pasadena Police Department in the Greater Houston area, was flagged after the system detected unusual searches. This occurred around the time of his departure from the department. Prosecutors agreed to drop charges on one allegation if he surrendered his law-enforcement credentials. Palitz has now permanently lost his ability to be a sworn peace officer in Texas. 👮‍♂️

🤖 Chinese robot smashes Bolt's 100m record

A Chinese humanoid robot clocked 100 metres in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's world record. This happened at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday. The preliminary heat featured Tiangong Ultra, which initially lagged behind Honor’s Lightning. Despite the fast times, both robots ended chaotically, crashing into mats at the finish line. The games, held at the National Speed Skating Oval, continue until Wednesday, featuring 2,056 robots from 16 countries. 🤖

🚗 New Renault Kwid Spotted in Brazil

An updated version of the Renault Kwid has been spotted in Brazil while it was still undisguised. The vehicle was seen on the streets ahead of its official launch. Specific details regarding the updated features or launch date were not provided in the sighting. This sighting suggests that the manufacturer is close to rolling out a refreshed model in the market. Further updates on the new Kwid are expected soon.

🧐 Ex-diplomat faces citizenship hurdle in Punjab voter roll drive

Former diplomat Navdeep Suri reported facing difficulties proving his Indian citizenship during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Punjab. While representing India in three countries, he was asked to provide unspecified documents after submitting his Voter ID and Aadhaar card. A volunteer later flagged a mismatch with the SIR from 2003, requiring Suri to provide passport proof. Suri questioned the process's impact on ordinary citizens despite his credentials. This SIR follows similar roll cleanups in Bihar and West Bengal.

🗣️ Kerala's protest spirit lives on at Satyagraha Gate

A veteran journalist visited the historic Satyagraha Gate in Thiruvananthapuram to witness the art of dissent in Kerala. The area has historically seen protests from diverse groups, including fisherfolk and workers, dating back to the 1957 communist government. Past movements successfully canceled a hydroelectric project in 1983 and fought against trawler fishing. Recently, activists like Mercy Alexander have fought for women's rights against harassment. Now, ASHA workers are striking for better wages, showing dissent has taken on a more woman-friendly face. ✊

🕵️‍♂️ ED raids IAS officer over KPSC scam

Directorate of Enforcement officials raided IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar's Bengaluru residence on August 23, 2026. The raid is linked to irregularities in the KPSC veterinary officer recruitment, where candidates allegedly paid ₹70 lakh to ₹80 lakh. Mr. Gangwar was traced to Uttar Pradesh after being missing for almost two days. Officials spent two hours trying to access his locked apartment premises. No confirmed information currently places him as having accepted bribes in this ongoing probe. 🕵️‍♂️

🧐 ED raids IAS officer in KPSC exam scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar's premises in Bengaluru and Bareilly on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Mr. Gangwar, a 2016-batch IAS officer, is currently Director-MSME in the Karnataka Department of Industries and Commerce. The searches were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act related to irregularities in a KPSC exam. This follows a controversy on Saturday, August 22, where he was reported missing before clarification was issued. The probe is connected to a money laundering investigation concerning a Veterinary Officers recruitment exam scam. 🧐

🏏 Padikkal smashes century in Colombo Test

Devdutt Padikkal scored his second Test hundred in the second Test at SSC, Colombo. He became the first Indian No. 3 since 2018-19 to score consecutive away Test centuries. India finished Day 1 scoring 300 for 5, with Gill's 50 being the next top score. The batting showed resilience despite early wickets and a mid-day setback. Padikkal's knock anchored the innings before India posted a solid total. 🏏