😟 Food safety fails at Karnataka railway stations

A special food safety inspection drive uncovered numerous violations at various food establishments across Karnataka's railway stations. The checks covered 112 hotels and canteens located in 36 railway stations throughout the state. These inspections took place on Thursday under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Violations included improper storage, like samosas in cardboard boxes and vadas on newspapers, and suspected use of non-permitted colors. Railway authorities will be informed, and further legal action will be initiated regarding these hygiene lapses. 😟

😠 Honey Singh claims a big label is giving him grief

Rapper Honey Singh has shared a video claiming that a major music label has been troubling him significantly. He made these cryptic remarks while in Dubai, hinting at the label's influence and power. The singer stated that these issues have stalled his music releases, which he claims would otherwise be five songs monthly. He also mentioned that he plans to collaborate with Emiway Bantai soon, aiming for this year. Honey Singh’s latest release is the track 'Moonlight' featuring Priceless. 🎤

💧 Mekedatu water: Mostly for Tamil Nadu, says Karnataka CM

Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar stated that the water from the Mekedatu dam will be allocated primarily to Tamil Nadu. He confirmed this commitment was made in the presence of Shah. The allocation covers all water except for 5 TMC which is reserved for drinking purposes. This move addresses ongoing water disputes between the two states regarding the dam's output. Further negotiations will determine the final distribution schedule going forward. 💧

🏞️ US Envoy hits the river in Ladakh

US Ambassador Sergio Gor explored Ladakh during his maiden visit on Thursday, participating in river rafting at the Sangam. This took place where the Zanskar and Indus rivers meet, near Tsogti. Tourist arrivals in Ladakh have been surging, crossing the one-lakh mark in both June and July. The envoy's trip highlights growing international interest in the region's adventure tourism. This visit is expected to further boost global awareness of Ladakh's tourism potential. 🏞️

🩺 1 in 8 volunteers might have undiagnosed asthma

A hospital campaign on World Asthma Day 2024 found probable undiagnosed asthma in 12.5% of volunteers. The study involved 112 participants at a hospital lobby, with 75% being women. Among those with known asthma, 42.2% lacked active follow-up and 46.7% weren't on maintenance therapy. The findings suggest that brief symptom checks plus testing can flag new cases. Further clinical diagnosis is needed, as this was a volunteer-based assessment. 💨

📢 Nizam College faculty rally for pay and job security

Contract and assistant professors at Nizam College organized a rally on Thursday to demand better working conditions. They marched from the principal’s office to Gate No. 2 in Hyderabad to voice their concerns. The employees are asking for equal pay, implementation of the 7th Pay Revision Commission scales, and job security. They feel they lack parity with regular staff despite their experience. The group referenced assurances from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy regarding these demands.

🏗️ Kozhikode Corp buildings have cracks, KSHRC orders fixes

Inspections found cracks and structural weaknesses in several major buildings owned by the Kozhikode Corporation. This followed a suo motu case regarding four headload workers who died after a godown collapsed in Valiyangadi in February. KSHRC judicial member K. Baijunath ordered authorities to promptly repair unsafe structures as a priority. The Kozhikode District Collector must submit a report on inspection steps within three weeks. The Corporation is also directed to create a full list and action plan for all building repairs. 🏗️

✨ Startup plans orbital mirror to shine on Earth at night 💡

A California startup secured FCC approval to launch a giant mirror into orbit. Reflect Orbital will test the Eärendil-1 satellite, which features an 18-by-18-meter mirror. This demonstration is set for July 9, 2026, operating about 600 kilometers above Earth. The goal is to redirect sunlight to specific areas at night to boost solar power usage. Ultimately, the project must prove precise beam control and overcome concerns about light pollution.

⚓ Seven vessels hunt for eight missing fishermen

A massive search and rescue operation is underway to locate eight fishermen who disappeared after leaving Vadarevu Fishing Landing Centre on August 3. This coordinated effort involves the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and State Fisheries Department in Andhra Pradesh. Since August 17, five Coast Guard vessels have been active, with two Navy ships adding to the total of seven vessels. Aerial searches are being conducted by a Dornier aircraft and a Navy helicopter from Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, and Chennai. The search will continue without interruption until all fishermen are safely found. 😥

🔥 Manipur Naga Protest Turns Violent; Four Injured 🚨

A peaceful sit-in protest by the United Naga Council in Kanglatongbi, Manipur, turned violent on Thursday. Security forces, including the RAF, reportedly used tear gas to disperse the gathering, resulting in four protesters being injured. This protest demanded an impartial probe into the killing of six Naga civilians allegedly abducted from Kangpokpi district on May 13. The Naga Students' Federation highlighted the community's grief over the alleged abduction and torture of the six victims. Security forces remain deployed as Naga civil society continues its agitation for justice.

🗳️ Karnataka's voter list check-up and political drama

Booth Level Officers are verifying enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 drive in Bengaluru on July 27, 2026. The Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, has identified over 20.35 lakh voters with 'logical discrepancies' across nine categories. Additionally, notices will go to 23.45 lakh people who are missing from the 2002 electoral roll, totaling 43.80 lakh notices statewide. CM D.K. Shivakumar also called for fair resource devolution for Southern states at a meeting in Mahabalipuram. Meanwhile, the BJP disrupted the Assembly demanding a list of drought-hit taluks and questioning B. Nagendra's cabinet induction. 🗳️