🚨 Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna found with phone in jail

Former MP Prajwal Revanna was found in possession of a mobile phone and pen drive during a jail raid in Bengaluru. The search took place at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison on Wednesday, where officials recovered the items along with a diary. This incident prompted a fresh FIR under Section 42 of the Prisons Act against Revanna and another inmate. Revanna is serving a life sentence following a 2025 conviction for repeatedly raping a domestic worker. A departmental inquiry is now underway to investigate how the contraband entered the prison.

🚨 Landslip in Mumbai kills at least seven

A landslip struck the Kurla region in Mumbai's eastern suburb in the early hours of Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The incident occurred at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Kurla West, affecting the area near Rathod Medical. At least seven people died, and four others were injured in the collapse. Rescue efforts are ongoing as the NDRF and BMC personnel work to locate those trapped under debris. The Mayor announced ₹4 lakh aid for each deceased person's next of kin.

😥 Mumbai Kurla landslide: 2 dead, 6 trapped

A landslide struck the Kurla region in Mumbai's eastern suburb on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Two individuals died, and at least six people are currently trapped under the debris. The incident, reported by BMC as a level II incident, happened around 3:48 a.m. at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar. NDRF personnel and 50 BMC staff are actively conducting the ongoing rescue operation. BMC Mayor Ritu Tawade has also reached the site to oversee the efforts.

🏥 Death notification error in Ayushman Bharat system

A police constable in Chhattisgarh received a recovery message 42 days after his death via the Ayushman Bharat system. The constable, Dev Narayan Ram, was admitted to Ambikapur Medical College Hospital on June 26 and passed away on June 30. The incident raises concerns about timely patient record updates and potential misuse of benefits. The hospital stated the lapse was due to a data entry operator's delay in closing the record. The family is demanding a high-level investigation into this serious technical flaw. 😟

📈 Oil prices jump amid Strait of Hormuz tensions ⛽

Brent crude prices have risen over 2 percent overnight, pushing the international benchmark close to $90 a barrel. This surge comes as attacks in the Middle East cast doubt on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global oil supply. Yemen's government accused Iran-aligned Houthis of killing six people in missile attacks on a vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb strait. While talks between Oman and Iran are reportedly advanced, Tehran insists the strait remains closed until US conditions are met. Analysts suggest oil prices will remain supported in the $85-90 per barrel range without significant diplomatic progress.

🚨 Outlook has a major code execution bug

A critical remote code execution flaw, CVE-2026-70329, was disclosed in Microsoft Outlook during the August 2026 Patch Tuesday. This vulnerability exists within Outlook due to an integer overflow weakness, scoring a CVSS base of 8.8. Although no active exploitation is seen, attackers could run code by tricking a user into opening a malicious attachment. The patch affects various Office versions, including M365 Apps and Office 2019. Organizations must prioritize updating these systems immediately to mitigate risk. 💻

🏏 Ex-Sri Lankan names India's biggest bowling threat

Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof suggests India might field three spinners in the opening Test against Sri Lanka. He believes Manav Suthar could be chosen over Saransh Jain, especially due to his bounce extraction skills. The team will likely feature Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav among the spinners for the series. Maharoof also highlighted Rishabh Pant as a massive threat to the Sri Lankan team. He warned that Pant's X-factor can completely change a game in a short time. 🏏

😠 Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi after Adani case drop

Rahul Gandhi reacted sharply to Gautam Adani's acquittal by a US court on Wednesday. The Congress leader made the statement from New Delhi, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A US federal judge in New York dismissed the nearly two-year-old criminal case on Monday. The case, filed in November 2024, alleged conspiracy to bribe officials for a solar power contract. Gandhi claimed a compromised PM forced the selling of India’s interest.

🩺 NEET PG 2026 city SMS errors fixed by NBEMS

Some candidates received incorrect test-city information via SMS for NEET PG 2026 due to technical glitches. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has since sent the correct details via SMS and email. The official notification confirms that the updated city information is now live on the applicant portal of the NBEMS website. The examination is scheduled for August 30, 2026, for various MD, MS, and diploma courses. Candidates must rely solely on the portal for authentic city details going forward. 🩺

🚀 iQOO Z11 drops in India with new Dimensity chip

The iQOO Z11 is set to launch in India on August 20, 2026, offering strong performance at a competitive price point. This device will be the first in India to feature MediaTek's Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. Reports suggest it might start around ₹29,990, though final pricing is unconfirmed. It is expected to pack a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display and a 50MP OIS camera. Buyers should wait for official announcements regarding discounts and final specs.

🔥 Tragedy strikes Vile Parle fire

A fire broke out on the 11th floor of a 12-storey building in Vile Parle West on Tuesday night. The incident tragically claimed the lives of a two-year-old child and a 23-year-old woman. The fire, reported around 10 pm, was brought under control by 1 am, injuring six others. The blaze was caused by electrical wiring and covered about 4,000 square feet of the building. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of this devastating fire.