health A 27-year-old Delhi resident found flu shots helped her avoid illness after a long Covid spell. Doctors confirm flu shots lead to milder symptoms or no sickness for those who get them. India sees two influenza seasons, with swine flu mortality rates around 2-5%. Despite availability, only 1.5% of adults aged 45+ took the vaccine in 2017-18. Health guidelines need updating as the senior population is expected to grow by 2036. 💉
india Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi's Facebook page was blocked after a notice from law enforcement agencies, which Meta revealed to the Delhi High Court. The MP, from the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, challenged this restriction in the High Court starting March 3, 2026. The page restriction is being disputed as Mehdi claims he was never told what content violated the rules. His lawyers argue this blanket block violates his fundamental rights as an MP. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has asked Meta to file a reply and set the next hearing for September 20.
business Regulatory authorities conducted searches at Dentsu India's Mumbai and Delhi offices on Tuesday morning, September 1. Several employees were reportedly denied entry at the Mumbai office, and personal phones and laptops were allegedly confiscated. Specific reasons for these searches and the scope of the investigations are not yet clear. This action follows prior scrutiny, including an Income Tax search in 2022 and an ED probe in 2024. The company faces ongoing regulatory attention amid these recent incidents.
entertainment Music composer Ajaneesh Loknath defended the film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups despite negative reviews from critics. He stated that audiences should experience the cinema themselves rather than relying only on reviews. Loknath compared the current judgment to how a 25-year-old film like Lagaan might be dismissed today. He appreciated Yash's performance in Toxic, saying it was a very good film overall. He urges people to be responsible before judging, considering the hard work of the entire crew.
india The Centre deferred the Census operations in Manipur on August 31 due to demands for a prior National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise. This decision followed a meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and state leaders in New Delhi. The original census was set to start on September 1, but opposition intensified over the NRC requirement. Pro-NRC groups argue the NRC is needed to identify 'illegal migrants' amidst the ongoing ethnic conflict. The deferment comes as elections to the 60-member Assembly approach in less than a year. 🧐
business The Madras High Court on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, directed its Registry to number three applications from retired IPS officer G. Sampath Kumar. This action relates to M.S. Dhoni's ₹100-crore defamation suit filed in 2014 against Kumar and others concerning the 2013 IPL betting scam. Kumar sought court-monitored and video-recorded evidence of Dhoni's testimony. The judge confirmed Dhoni would get a chance to file a counter affidavit after the applications are numbered. This follows a prior order in August 2025 appointing a commissioner for the trial.
business A J&K Bank officer was dismissed from service on charges deemed 'anti-national'. The High Court recently intervened in the matter, ordering the reinstatement of the employee. This decision was made after the initial dismissal proceedings took place. The court's ruling emphasizes the need for fair process in such sensitive administrative actions. The bank administration must now comply with the High Court's directive.
tech Indian handset maker Lava has launched its Agni 4N smartphone in the UK market. The phone is available through Lava and is set to go on sale via Amazon starting September 4. It features a metal build, 6.67" AMOLED display, and is powered by the Dimensity 8350 SoC. The device boasts a 50MP primary camera and runs stock Android 16 with Vayu AI integration. It is priced at £499 for the 8GB/256GB configuration and comes with a 2-year warranty.
Ram Kapoor shared his complex feelings regarding his father's death in a recent statement. The actor spoke about the passing of his father, who was a significant figure in his life. While expressing personal turmoil, Kapoor mentioned that he felt his father's suffering had finally ended. This sentiment reflects a difficult personal journey for the actor and his family. Moving forward, the focus remains on processing this profound loss. 😔
sports Arsenal has allowed Ethan Nwaneri to complete a season-long loan move to Borussia Dortmund. The young winger is heading to Germany, with the deal reportedly including no option to buy at the end of the campaign. This move is partly due to needing regular minutes, as he was a fringe player at the Emirates. Nwaneri previously spent the latter half of last season with Marseille. He will be making this second loan spell, after failing to start any league games last term. ⚽
india Ankit Bidhan of ABVP has been elected as the President of Panjab University. The election took place at Panjab University, where he secured the top position. The results were declared following the polls held on an unspecified date. Bidhan stated that his victory reflects a genuine expression of the students' faith in his leadership. He plans to work closely with student bodies moving forward. 🎓
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