Naoto Oyama and Kento Kinoshita discussed the player feedback received for Dragon's Dogma 2's Dark Arisen expansion. They shared insights into the development process and the community reception of the game so far. Specific details about the expansion's features were not disclosed during the interview. The developers are actively listening to the player base's suggestions. Fans can expect further updates regarding the expansion timeline soon.
science Amir Suhail, a PhD Scholar at SCTIMST, has been chosen for the Dr. P.V. Mohanan Endowment Award 2026 by the Kerala Academy of Sciences. He is conducting research on making human-relevant models for biomedical and toxicological studies. The award package includes a gold medal, certificate, and a cash prize. This will be presented by Kerala University of Health Sciences Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal on September 3 at CLIF. Beena Pillai will deliver the endowment oration, followed by keynote addresses.
world Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's oldest son, Yair Netanyahu, was urgently evacuated from the US to Israel due to a 'significant threat'. The 35-year-old was located in Florida when Israeli authorities initiated the extraction with his security team. This move follows Netanyahu's August 24 claim that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his sons. Shin Bet confirmed the threat but did not specify the details or who was behind it. Security protection for Yair, Avner, and Sara Netanyahu had already been extended starting in July. 😟
business Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has achieved a major milestone in Indian defence history. She became the first woman non-medical officer in the Indian Defence Services to reach the rank of Air Vice Marshal. This promotion took effect on September 1, 2026, when she assumed the role of Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education). This marks a significant step for women officers in the armed forces, building on her prior achievements. Her new role at Air Headquarters will focus on overseeing education within the IAF. 🚀
Nvidia has officially launched DLSS 5, which incorporates 3D-Guided Neural Rendering technology. This new feature is debuting in the NBA 2K27 video game. The release is set for September 3rd, marking a major update for gamers. DLSS 5 promises enhanced visual fidelity and improved performance across supported titles. Developers will continue to integrate this powerful rendering tool in upcoming games.
business State government employees held a lunch hour demonstration at the State Secretariat on Tuesday. They protested against the delays in implementing Pay Revision Commission recommendations and the release of pending dearness allowance installments. The protest, the first major one since the Congress government took over in December 2023, demanded immediate PRC implementation and the due fitment benefit from almost three years ago. Some employee groups also demanded the withdrawal of the compensatory pension scheme in favor of the regular pension scheme. These actions follow previous representations that had gone unaddressed by the government. ✊
india Special campaigns for submitting claims and objections are being organized in Telangana for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. These campaigns will take place at all polling stations across the state in two spells. The first campaign is set for September 5 and 6, with the second one scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2026. Citizens can use Forms 6, 7, and 8 to verify the draft roll or deposit their required forms. The overall deadline for filing claims and objections under SIR remains until September 16. 🗳️
world A 40-year-old green house in Nepal's Nuwakot district miraculously survived massive floods on August 26. Prakash and Laxmi Pandey, the owners, recounted how the Trishuli River's floodwaters threatened their lives. The house withstood the current due to its strong foundation, built with better materials decades ago. The family, after reaching the top floor, was rescued by people from a nearby toll area. Despite the survival, they lost vehicles and shop material and plan to rebuild everything. 😥
world The Kerala High Court issued a landmark legal ruling stating that the POCSO act is applicable to a minor wife under 18 years of age. This decision was delivered by the court in the state of Kerala. The ruling addresses cases involving minors and marriage under the relevant legislation. The judgment sets a significant precedent regarding the protection of minors in marital contexts. Authorities are expected to implement this ruling across the state immediately. ⚖️
health Bihar's Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department issued a public advisory against consuming unfamiliar fish from floodwaters flowing from Nepal. This caution was issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, especially in border districts like Saharsha and Gopalganj. Reports indicate people have fallen ill after inadvertently eating these strange-looking fish. The advisory stresses that these fish may be contaminated with sewage and pathogens from the Nepal flash floods. Anyone showing symptoms after consumption must immediately contact a local health centre.
world A forensic team from India has started DNA sample analysis following catastrophic flash floods in the Himalayan region. This effort involves the 19-member Indian Forensic Team collaborating with Nepali counterparts at Kathmandu's labs. The death toll reached 1,050 on Tuesday, while nearly 4,000 people remain missing across eight districts. Drone pilots are also deploying thermal drones to search for at least 900 missing workers trapped in hydropower tunnels. Authorities fear the death toll might rise as search operations continue across the disaster-hit region. 😥
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