❤️ Doctors push for more organ donations in Kurnool

Doctors highlighted that organ donation is a vital way to help others live after death. This message was shared by Dr. Anantha Rao at KIMS Hospitals in Kurnool on International Organ Donation Day. They noted that chronic kidney disease is rising, yet organ donor shortages persist despite growing patient numbers. Organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys can be donated, potentially saving up to eight lives. The doctors urged people to discuss their wishes with family to clear up any doubts.

🚨 Man arrested for fake bomb threat on Kerala train

A bomb threat message caused a major security scare on a train in Kasaragod on Wednesday, August 13, 2026. Police arrested P.V. Ratheesh, aged 42, in connection with the incident. The threatening message was received via emergency number 112 at multiple police stations in Kasaragod. An investigation traced the message's origin to Mavungal. Further action by a police team led by Kanhangad DySP M.V. Anil Kumar resulted in his arrest.

🎬 Bollywood's Independence Day Box Office Run

A decade-long review analyzed the performance of major Bollywood films released around Independence Day. The report examined earnings across various genres and production scales. Data covered the period from 2014 to 2023, detailing financial trends. This analysis sheds light on audience preferences and market shifts in Indian cinema. Future box office predictions will likely be influenced by these historical performance metrics. 📈

🔱 Mahalakshmi temples get festive for Sravanamasa

Mahalakshmi temples across Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts observed a festive atmosphere on the first day of Sravanamasa. Devotees gathered at these spots, seeking blessings from the Goddess of wealth. The Astalakshmi temple in Srikakulam, constructed a decade ago, saw special prayers and ksheerabhisekham. Furthermore, the Kammasigadam Mahalakshmi temple in Ranasthalam also saw a huge influx of visitors. An estimated 1,000 women devotees are expected to pray every Friday throughout the month. 🙏

🐅 Sacked constable linked to leopard killings in Kuno NP

A dismissed Delhi Police constable, Bhagwan Singh alias Salim, has been arrested for the killing of 10 leopards in Kuno National Park. The arrest occurred in the national capital on Tuesday by a joint STSF and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau team. This followed the seizure of 10 leopard skins in Agra on July 23, leading the probe to MP. Investigators are also examining the potential role of a major wildlife conservation NGO. The suspect will be presented before a special court in Shivpuri for further questioning. 🐅

⚖️ Man gets 5-year sentence for fake govt stamps

A Shivamogga court convicted a man for forging government documents and counterfeiting official stamps and seals. The accused, Vishnubhakta, who operates a computer centre on ANK Road, was found guilty of creating fake documents for various government departments. The judgment was pronounced by the III Additional District and Sessions Court on Wednesday, August 13, 2026. This case originated from a 2021 complaint filed at Jayanagar police regarding cheating and forgery. He has been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment plus a ₹17,000 fine. ⚖️

🐕 Student's dog safety invention gets national recognition

Scarlett Tiani developed the Tail Wag Warning, a pet safety system, which reached US Nationals for a major award. She is a sixth-grade student from West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk, Connecticut. Out of 305,000 students, she was one of only five to win the Patent Application Award on the date of the 2026 Invention Convention U.S. Nationals. The invention helps prevent accidental dog bites by warning visitors about pets at home. Tiani will now work with lawyers to formally submit her invention to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. 🐕

📚 Group asks for 5-year age limit hike for teachers

The AIDYO and Job Aspirants’ Struggle Committee submitted a memorandum to Additional Deputy Commissioner Geeta C.D. in Dharwad. They urged the Education Minister to extend the age limit by five years for 15,000 teacher recruits. The State government had issued a Gazette notification on January 29, 2026, allowing a five-year age relaxation. However, this relaxation was missing from the 15,000 teacher recruitment notification. They also objected to the high school teacher recruitment excluding mathematics teachers. 📚

🚧 Edappally corridor six-laning deadline set for May 2027

The National Highways Authority of India has set May 2027 as the deadline for completing the six-laning of the Edappally-Kodungalloor NH 66 corridor. This crucial stretch is part of the 570-km Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod NH 66. Work on the 30-km corridor faced delays due to material sourcing issues and public demands for better infrastructure. NHAI plans five new underpasses and 5.60 km of service roads to address these concerns. Local bodies will also receive ₹28 crore for additional drains along the Edappally-Muthakunnam stretch. 🚧

🎓 Kerala University honors four big names

Kerala University's Syndicate recommended honorary doctorates for Madhu, Sreekumaran Thampi, K. Radhakrishnan, and P.R. Sreejesh on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Dr. Radhakrishnan will get an honorary DSc, while the others receive honorary DLitt degrees. Left-backed members walked out protesting the appointment of T. Vijayalakshmi as director of UGC-Malaviya Mission TTC. The Syndicate also delegated a committee to review a PhD case involving Vipin Vijayan. Additionally, 32 PhD degrees were awarded and 248 aided-college teachers got promotions.

🏏 Gardner gets safeguards after Voll relationship reveal

Cricket Australia is keeping Ashleigh Gardner as women's vice-captain but implemented new selection safeguards. The board discussed this on Wednesday, showing support for her leadership role. New measures were added to the Respect at Work policy to address potential conflicts. Specifically, Gardner will recuse herself from discussions involving teammate Georgia Voll's squad spot. This move ensures policy keeps up with high-performance environment realities. 🏏