💪 Dr. Jain shares 5 immunity boosters for kids

Paediatric oncologist Dr. Silky Jain emphasizes that strong immunity relies more on daily habits than medicines. She advises parents to ensure children get 9 to 12 hours of sleep, especially for ages six to twelve. Kids should also eat colourful fruits and vegetables and spend at least 30 minutes outdoors daily. Furthermore, Dr. Jain stresses making handwashing a habit and managing stress through unstructured play. These simple actions can significantly bolster a child's immune defense system. 🍎

🎬 Mahesh Babu's son tanks Toxic with half-star rating

Mahesh Babu’s son, Gautam Ghattamaneni, sparked a big social media debate by sharing his film ratings online. He gave Yash's Toxic just half a star after its August 26 release, which immediately caught public attention. The 20-year-old enthusiast has watched over 400 films across various genres and industries. His ratings show he doesn't favor movies based on who is in them, which surprised some fans. This has led to discussions about whether celebrity lineage should affect film opinions. 🧐

🚨 Woman Attacked in Times Square, Shot by Police

A woman attacked someone with a knife in Times Square. This incident occurred involving the woman and another person in New York City. The attacker fatally wounded one individual and injured another person during the confrontation. The woman was subsequently shot and killed by responding police officers at the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the full circumstances surrounding this serious event. 🚨

🏛️ Four states join Centre in SC move to drop protest FIRs

Maharashtra, Assam, Bengal, and Bihar have joined the Centre in the Supreme Court to quash criminal cases against CJP protesters. These four states filed separate pleas to end the legal proceedings stemming from the Cockroach Janta Party's demonstrations. The Centre had previously sought to quash 13 FIRs from the July 20-25 protests at Jantar Mantar. This move follows the CJP's demand for case withdrawal after their 36-day agitation ended on July 25. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear all the applications together, directing them to be defect-free. ⚖️

❤️ Pill slashes heart attack risk by 30% in seniors

A new study showed that a cholesterol drug could significantly lower the risk of heart attacks in older adults. The double-blind trial involved 9,971 participants from Australia who were assessed for high heart attack risk. Those taking atorvastatin 40mg daily saw a 30% lower risk of heart attack over 5.9 years. Heart disease in older adults is linked to bad cholesterol and high blood pressure. Individuals over 70, with elevated cholesterol, or diabetes may benefit from this finding. 🩺

😟 US wants to cut work permits for H-1B spouses

The US has proposed ending the H-4 work permits for spouses of H-1B visa holders. This change specifically affects thousands of families, including many from India. Currently, H-4 spouses can work with an EAD if their H-1B partner has an approved I-140 or AC21 extension. This proposal seeks to reverse the 2015 rule that allowed this work authorization. The final rule is not yet published, meaning current EADs remain untouched for now.

⚖️ Kerala HC says personal law won't shield sexual assault of minor wife

The Kerala High Court refused to quash a POCSO case against a 27-year-old man from Palakkad. The accused claimed his wife, married on July 23, 2021, was filing the complaint for vengeance. However, the court noted the girl was 17 during the alleged offences, making her a 'child' under POCSO Act. The HC ruled that sexual intercourse with a girl below 18 attracts IPC Section 376, irrespective of personal law. Therefore, the accused cannot escape prosecution using Exception 2 of IPC Section 375. ⚖️

💣 US missile use strains arsenal amid Iran conflict 💣

The US has been using thousands of missiles to pressure Iran over the last six months. This heavy usage is depleting key US stockpiles, like Tomahawk and Patriot interceptors, across the globe. For instance, about 65% of the Patriot stockpile was used between February and July, falling from 2,330 to under 850. This shortage forces Washington to divert supplies from Europe and Asia, raising concerns about China. Military leaders fear this leaves the US unprepared for major conflicts with China or Russia.

🚆 India-Nepal rail link back on track 🚆

India-Nepal train services resumed on Monday after nearly a decade, marked by CM Yogi Adityanath flagging off new broad-gauge trains. This launch occurred in Bahraich, with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw joining virtually from New Delhi. The ₹730 crore infrastructure upgrade finished the conversion of the 56-kilometre Bahraich-Nanpara-Nepalgunj section. This new link aims to boost cross-border trade and religious tourism connecting places like Janakpur and Varanasi. Four trains will run regularly, including an express service running between Nepalgunj Road and Varanasi.

🏏 Javagal Srinath's legendary bowling career

Javagal Srinath started his career with a hat-trick on his first-class debut in 1989-90 for Karnataka. He became a pace spearhead for India, achieving 87 wickets in one season for Gloucestershire in 1995. During the 1996-97 period, Srinath bowled a delivery clocked at 156 kph, faster than Allan Donald and Lance Klusener. Despite shoulder issues, he maintained pace, reaching 149 kmph in the 1999 World Cup. Srinath retired at age 33, but remains one of India's most successful ODI fast bowlers. 🏏

🧐 Bangladesh Minister Hints At US Pressure on Tarique Rahman

A Bangladesh Minister suggested that the departure of Hasina could be related to pressure from the United States. This hint was made in the context of political shifts within Bangladesh. The minister mentioned specific events without detailing exact dates or numbers. The conversation touched upon the political maneuvering surrounding Tarique Rahman's situation. Further developments regarding these alleged pressures are yet to be seen. 🧐