🌱 Fairphone 6+ gets speed boost, stays ethical

The Fairphone 6+ is here, offering a faster and more memory-rich version while keeping its repairable and ethical standards. This model is now available in the US, marking an expansion beyond Europe for the Dutch cooperative. It costs £569 (€649/$649.99) with Google Android, which is higher than its predecessor's launch price. The phone features an upgraded Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip and 12GB RAM, improving performance slightly. For those prioritizing sustainability and repairability, this is the ethical smartphone option. 🔋

✈️ Revanth Reddy back in Hyderabad over US trip issue

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy returned to Hyderabad on Monday, August 24, 2026, after cutting short his planned tour of the US. He could not proceed to the United States because the Centre denied permission for the second leg of his trip. Revanth Reddy is expected to address this controversy, questioning the Centre's decision regarding the US tour. Additionally, Congress leaders are pushing for action against Endowments Minister Konda Surekha over her daughter's remarks. The TPCC has issued a show cause notice to Ms. Surekha regarding the escalating political controversy. 🧐

📰 SC to hear journalist's plea against FIR

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea by journalist Abhishek Upadhyay on Monday, August 24, 2026. He is challenging an FIR filed against him by Ghaziabad Police in a road rage incident. His counsel argued the FIR involved serious charges, including the Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Upadhyay claims the FIR is based on false allegations to harass his independent reporting. The CJI requested case details and suggested listing the matter for August 25. 📰

📈 IPO Hype: Samir Arora on Realistic Returns

Samir Arora of Helios gave a reality check regarding the chase for hot IPOs. He shared his insights from his experience at Helios, addressing investors about high expectations. He noted that investors often aim for significant returns, but real-world gains are often smaller. Specifically, he mentioned that investors might only see a 1% return on their money. Going forward, he advises investors to adopt a more grounded and practical approach to market investments. 📈

⚽ Flick chats Raphinha, Balde, Gavi after big win

Barcelona secured a convincing 5-0 victory away at Elche, earning three points in their first La Liga outing. Hansi Flick spoke about Raphinha's leadership and the squad's performance during the match. Discussions about a new No. 9 centre-forward are still ongoing and will continue next week. Flick also praised Xavi Espart's performance in Balde's absence and updated on Gavi's right knee knock. The club will await medical tests to determine the full extent of Gavi's injury.

🏄 Casio drops carbon fibre G-SHOCK with fitness tracking

Casio released a new G-SHOCK, the GBX-H5600KI-5, merging rugged surf watch vibes with advanced fitness tracking capabilities. This fourth signature timepiece is a collaboration with professional surfer and G-SHOCK ambassador Kanoa Igarashi, featuring a design inspired by Ericeira, Portugal. The watch includes Polar-powered algorithms for tracking workouts, steps, and sleep recovery, alongside tide and sunrise data. It boasts a lightweight carbon fibre-reinforced resin case, reducing weight by about 18g from its predecessor. The Casio G-SHOCK GBX-H5600KI-5 will be available at G-SHOCK starting in September 2026 for $370. 🏄

🚀 Vijay's TVK eyeing Kerala expansion with talks of a BJP defector

Vijay's TVK is reportedly looking to expand its influence into the state of Kerala. Former BJP leader Devan is currently in discussions to potentially join the party. These talks are part of a bigger strategy to grow the TVK's presence in the region. The move comes as the party aims to solidify its political footprint across South India. Further developments on Devan's potential joining are expected soon.

🚀 Ariane 6 hits geostationary orbit with MTG-I2

The MTG-I2 launch successfully placed the Ariane 6 rocket into geostationary orbit for the very first time. This milestone was achieved by the European space program, marking a significant step in space capabilities. The mission took place recently, solidifying the rocket's performance metrics. This achievement underscores the European commitment to independent access to space. Future missions will build upon this successful initial deployment.

🎬 Cop's journey back to self in 'Babita Singh Reporting'

The film 'Babita Singh Reporting' showcases a suspended assistant sub-inspector named Babita Singh. She and her husband travel to Rewa to investigate the death of her childhood friend Bansi. The movie is set to premiere on Prime Video on August 28. It explores universal female experiences of people-pleasing and losing self within family dynamics. This narrative allows Babita to finally begin her journey back home to herself. 🎬

🔭 Hubble reveals early Milky Way secrets

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has provided an unprecedented view into the nascent stages of our own Milky Way galaxy. This groundbreaking observation was made by astronomers studying deep-field images from the observatory. The data captured details dating back to the galaxy's earliest formation period, around 13 billion years ago. This helps scientists understand the initial structure and composition of the young Milky Way. Future analyses of this data will offer deeper insights into galactic evolution. 🔭

🐌 Infectious ward construction dragging at GMCH

Construction of a new three-storey Infectious Disease Ward is moving incredibly slowly at GMCH hospital. This facility is set to add 120 beds to the existing 60-bed capacity, featuring three wards for isolation. Work started in December 2024, but as of now, only 35 percent of the construction is finished. The project timeline aims for completion between December 2024 and April 2027. Faster progress is now crucial to ensure this vital isolation facility meets its deadline.