🎮 Fable reboot main story length confirmed

Playground Games confirmed that the main story of the Fable reboot will take around 15-20 hours to complete. The game is set to launch on February 27, 2027, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This estimate comes from a Gamescom 2026 Q&A session with Associate Game Director Will Kennedy. Beyond the main quest, there are an additional 15-20 hours of side missions and open-world play available. Players can engage with life simulation systems long after finishing the core narrative.

🏛️ Cabinet shakeup coming; Konda Surekha faces exit

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is planning a cabinet reshuffle, which might see Konda Surekha dropped due to her defiance. This change is expected to happen on September 3 or 4, pending high command decisions in Delhi. Munugodu Congress legislator Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy is likely to be included, potentially replacing Surekha. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has reportedly given up lobbying for Surekha’s retention. Portfolio changes might occur, though the focus is currently on inducting new members. 🧐

🏏 Maphaka eyeing Rabada's big shoes

Kwena Maphaka is potentially stepping up in South Africa's attack due to Kagiso Rabada's injury layoff. Rabada will miss three home ODIs against Australia from September 24 to 30 because of a hamstring issue. Maphaka expressed confidence in his abilities should he be asked to fill the gap against Australia, England, and Bangladesh. He focused on improving his consistency and run-up during his off-season training. This opportunity is seen as a massive chance for him to prove his skill on the international stage. 🏏

😠 Pension halt sparks protest in Dharwad

SUCI(C) members protested in Dharwad on Monday demanding the immediate release of social security pensions held for five months. The rally, from Kala Bhavan Grounds to the Deputy Commissioner’s office, highlighted anti-poor policies by the Congress government. A State order from August 18 subjected 23,14,544 beneficiaries to re-verification, suspending 18,06,032 pensions. Protesters demanded doorstep verification and pension increases aligned with rising costs. SUCI(C) urged the state to conduct verification humanely and release all pending funds. 😠

🚀 Free VLC Media Player Hits Massive 7 Billion Downloads

The free and offline VLC media player, developed by VideoLAN, has successfully surpassed 7 billion downloads across all platforms. Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the president and lead developer, announced this milestone via email. This achievement follows the app crossing 6 billion downloads back in January 2025. Recently, the company ported VLC to Amazon’s new Vega OS for TVs and is working on broader platform support. VLC is also prepping for the VLC 4 release, while AI translation features are still under development. 🚀

🏘️ Govt's 7,340 affordable flats lucky draws end

The lucky draws for the Telangana Government’s 7,340 affordable flats concluded on Monday, August 31. These yet-to-be-constructed homes are situated across 16 Assembly constituencies within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits. The draws ran from August 28 to August 31 for these specific houses. Officials will now verify applicant details, including income and residence, before listing beneficiaries on the Telangana Housing Board’s website. Applications for 1,920 more flats in four other areas are open until September 3, 2026.

🔥 Kharge offers to quit politics over KPSC scam

Home Minister Priyank Kharge offered to resign from politics if any evidence of his involvement in the KPSC recruitment scam surfaces. This statement was made in response to allegations by Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy regarding the appointment of Assistant Executive Engineers in the Rural Drinking Water Supply Scheme. The allegations specifically concern the manipulation of OMR sheets and providing question papers. Kharge countered by questioning the JD(S) and pointing out that KPSC is responsible for the examination process. He insists on a transparent investigation while challenging Kumaraswamy to provide documented proof of wrongdoing.

🥃 Political heat over extra ₹10 on liquor bottles

A heated debate erupted in the Assembly regarding an extra ₹10 collected at Tasmac liquor shops. Minister K. Vignesh stated that DMK officials forced staff to collect this extra amount, claiming it was needed for shop upkeep. This dispute was raised by DMK's K.N. Nehru during the proceedings on Monday, August 31, 2026. Law Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar noted this small fee represents 10% of ₹50,000 crore. The government plans to create an e-Kalaal application for licensing and a methanol control policy soon. 🥃

🛡️ Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan form defence pact secretariat

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have officially agreed to establish a secretariat under their newly formed joint defence pact. This agreement was reached involving representatives from all three nations, focusing on enhancing regional security cooperation. Key details include the pact aiming to strengthen mutual defence capabilities starting from early 2024. The alliance is being formed amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East region. Future plans involve regular high-level meetings to coordinate joint security operations. 🛡️

⚖️ High Court to hear appeal on marriage schemes

The Telangana High Court will hear the state government's appeal against a judge's order stopping the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. This appeal was filed against an interim direction passed on August 12. That order had paused financial aid for unmarried women in SC, ST, BC, minority, and PwD groups under the two schemes. The initial stay came after a writ petition by advocate Vijay Gopal questioned the schemes' constitutional validity. Subsequently, the judge lifted the stay on GO Ms. No. 4 after an implead petition from MIM MLAs.

🥃 Tejashwi blasts Bihar govt over hooch tragedy

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav strongly criticized the Bihar government regarding a suspected hooch tragedy. This incident happened in Bedhna village, Barh police station, Patna district on Sunday, August 30. Four individuals died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor on August 30, 2026. Yadav claimed the law and order situation has collapsed, demanding a full investigation into the matter. This is part of a trend, as nearly 200 people have died in hooch tragedies since Bihar became a dry state in April 2016. 🥃