🧠 Egg yolk peptides fight brain stress

Egg yolk peptides, known as phosvitin phosphopeptides, were shown to protect brain cells from oxidative stress. Researchers at Konkuk University investigated this using human neuroblastoma cells. The study results, published on July 1st, 2026, showed that HTMP-TM treatment boosted cell viability to 76.44%. These peptides offer antioxidant and neuroprotective potential against H2O2-induced toxicity. Further in vivo studies are necessary to confirm their use in food or nutraceuticals. 🧠

😟 Orry claims Amrita Singh 'put me through hell'

Orry shared a deeply traumatizing experience from 2021 involving Amrita Singh, Sara Ali Khan's mother. This difficult period was described by Orry as one of the darkest times in his life. He noted that this trauma eventually built his emotional resilience and strength. Orry declined to reveal the specific details of what happened between them. He concluded by stating that bad things happen to bad people. 😔

💻 CAG and IIT Madras launch digital audit certification

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and IIT Madras have jointly started a Certification programme on Audit of Digital Systems. This initiative aims to build capacity for auditing digital government and enterprise systems across India. The foundational-level certification was launched on Thursday by K. Sanjay Murthy in the presence of V. Kamakoti. The four-month, fully online programme covers Public Audit and five core domains including AI and Cyber Security. Learners can advance to Proficient- and Expert-level certifications after completing the foundational course.

🧐 BJP demands apology from TN Minister over Vajpayee comments

The BJP state unit president, Nainar Nagenthran, has asked for an apology from Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S. Keerthana. This demand stems from her comments regarding former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Nagenthran pointed out that Vajpayee had sought blessings from Madurai activist Chinnapillai in 2001. The BJP leader criticized the Minister's statement in the Assembly as distorting history and condemnable. Nagenthran insists that the Minister must accept her error and issue a formal apology. 🧐

🏛️ Court asks about acquiring Vallalar's Chennai house

The Madras High Court questioned if the T.N. government intends to acquire a house where Saint Vallalar lived in the 1800s. This inquiry arose during hearings regarding the Vallalar International Centre construction on Peruveli land. The court directed the Special Government Pleader to get instructions by September 10, 2026. Previously, a court order restrained construction on the land where devotees see Arutperum Jothi. The government is also proposing to fence 71.26 acres to prevent encroachments. 🏛️

🧅 Govt blames middlemen for rising onion prices

The government has blamed black marketing, hoarding, and profiteering for the surge in onion prices across the country. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that middlemen are responsible for this increase, which saw Delhi market prices hit ₹62 per kg on August 27, 2026. The government intervened by buying onions from farmers in Maharashtra when prices were low. To help consumers, Nafed and NCCF will sell onions at a discounted rate of ₹35 per kg via mobile vans. A calibrated release of onions from buffer stock began on August 26 to manage seasonal price pressure. 🧅

🧅 Onion prices hit ₹62; govt blames middlemen

The government blamed black marketing and hoarding for the rising onion prices across the country. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that middlemen are the cause of the price hike. On Thursday, August 27, 2026, onions were selling for ₹62 per kilogram in the Delhi market. To control costs, the government will sell onions at a discounted rate of ₹35 per kilogram through mobile vans. The government also started releasing onions from its buffer stock on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. 🧅

😟 Two teachers suspended for RSS march participation

Two government schoolteachers were suspended for taking part in RSS Pathsanchalan events. The teachers involved were Gururaj Joshi from Hunsagi and Annasaheb Deshmukh from Kuppi village in Yadgir district. These events took place on October 10 and October 12, 2025, in Talikote and Hunsagi. The suspension stems from a breach of Karnataka Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 2021, citing dereliction of duty. Both teachers must follow government protocols during their suspension period. 😟

🗺️ Telangana Yatri Safe After Border Floods

A Telangana man on the Kailash–Manasarovar Yatra has been confirmed safe after devastating flash floods at the Nepal-Tibet border. The individual was from Rangareddy district, and the update was released on Thursday. Officials are still tracking 22 other persons involved in the incident. Many of these travelers were in the Nepal–Tibet region, near Rasuwa and Gyirong. The state government continues coordination to ensure the safety of all affected citizens. 🗺️

📈 Tech Stocks Surge Post Nvidia Earnings Beat 🚀

Major stock market indexes experienced a significant surge today following a blockbuster earnings report from Nvidia. This rally saw strong gains across the tech sector, with Salesforce and CrowdStrike also contributing to the upward trend. The market reaction was heavily influenced by Nvidia's impressive financial performance shared with investors. This positive outlook reflects growing confidence in the AI and cloud computing industries. Investors are now watching to see how these tech giants perform in the coming weeks and months.

🧐 DVAC unearths ₹1.18 crore in suspicious govt transactions

DVAC conducted a surprise joint check across several state government offices on Thursday. Special teams from the District Inspection Cells carried out the raids and seized an unaccounted amount of ₹28,24,945. The investigation also uncovered suspicious digital transactions totaling ₹89,89,663 through GPay. This action revealed significant financial irregularities within the government setup. Further probes are expected to determine the source and destination of these funds. 🧐