📻 Girl who ran secret radio during freedom fight

During the Quit India movement on August 8, 1942, Usha Mehta, a 22-year-old student, spearheaded a clandestine radio station. She and activists set up this operation in Bombay to bypass strict British censorship and spread resistance messages across India. For nearly three months, the secret 'Congress Radio' broadcast updates, including protests and arrests, using a unique frequency. The operation required constant movement, changing locations six or seven times to evade relentless British tracking. This bold communication experiment proved vital when mainstream press was silenced by the colonial authorities. 📻

⚖️ Why India's NGOs need FCRA rules

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is debated as to why NGOs in India require regulations. It governs how non-governmental organizations receive foreign funding, a topic central to legal discussions. Governments insist regulations are crucial for transparency and national security. However, critics voice concerns about compliance burdens impacting civil society. The discussion explores these regulatory needs versus civil society functioning.

🏞️ Musi Riverfront project gets green light 🏞️

The Musi Riverfront Development, a major Telangana government initiative, has received Environmental Clearance for Phase-1. This clearance was granted on August 5 by the Telangana State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). Phase-1 covers two sections, 9.2 km from Himayatsagar to Bapu Ghat and 11.3 km from Osmansagar to Bapu Ghat. The project plans include roads, public spaces, and ecological restoration across 200 hectares. Next, the corporation will proceed with infrastructure development based on these approved plans.

😟 MP pushes for quick payment of retired steel workers' dues

Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat met Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy in New Delhi on Thursday. He raised concerns regarding pending Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) benefits for former RINL employees. Specifically, among 486 employees from the second phase, only 50% of compensation was paid. Furthermore, 67 employees in the third VRS phase had received just 25% of their entitlement. Sribharat requested the Minister to ensure the immediate release of all outstanding financial dues.

🚨 Burglar arrested with ₹14.87 lakh loot in Tirupati

A notorious inter-state burglar, Karaka Raja Babu, was arrested by Tirupati police on Thursday. He was apprehended after numerous thefts were reported across Venkatagiri and Dakkili police stations. Police recovered a total of ₹14.87 lakh worth of gold and silver ornaments from his possession. The investigation revealed his involvement in house burglaries, temple Hundi theft, and even train robberies. Authorities are now focusing on preventing further crime in the Venkatagiri sub-division.

📱 Samsung One UI 9.0 Beta 5 dropping soon for S26 Trio

Samsung is gearing up to roll out the One UI 9.0 Beta 5 update specifically for the Galaxy S26 Trio. This software update targets the device, as reported by Android Headlines. The rollout is scheduled for a future date, though specific numbers are not yet detailed in the announcement. This update is part of Samsung's ongoing development cycle for the next major Android version. Users should keep checking official channels for the exact release schedule.

⚛️ New metal alloy found from Hiroshima blast

A previously unknown metal alloy has been identified within hiroshimaite material. This material originated from the catastrophic nuclear explosion over Hiroshima, Japan. The event occurred on August 6, 1945, resulting in over 140,000 casualties and destroying 70% of the city. Scientists are using these hiroshimaite particles to study matter under extreme conditions. Researchers from Italy, the US, and Switzerland published their findings in Science Advances.

🔥 Naidu fires harsh warning at Jagan in meeting

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu sharply criticized YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy during a Cabinet meeting. The remarks were made at the State Secretariat in Amaravati on Thursday, escalating political tensions. Naidu claimed he could control Jagan and his company in just two minutes, amidst local body election prep. He accused the opposition of spreading misinformation regarding the Mega DSC recruitment process and unlawful activities. The government is now shifting to a confrontational approach ahead of the intense electoral battle. 🚀

🕊️ Retired Journalism Professor Passes Away in Mysuru

Professor Waheeda Sultana, a retired professor from Mangalore University, passed away in Mysuru on Thursday. She was a resident of Kalyanagiri and succumbed to a heart attack at a private hospital. Ms. Sultana served in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism for almost three decades and retired as the Head of the Department. She was an alumna of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Mysore. Her funeral service is scheduled to take place in Mysuru on Friday afternoon. 🕊️

🗣️ RSS chief says Gen Z is more honest, not anti-national

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that Gen Z and Gen Alpha are more honest than older generations during an interaction. This conversation took place in Mumbai as part of IIMUN’s 15th anniversary celebration. Bhagwat mentioned that 6% of the Budget should go to education, which is a long-standing demand. He described protest as a legitimate form of democratic dialogue meant to build consensus. He also warned against believing content on social media without checking authentic sources.

🔥 Trump vows to hunt 'leakers' over Iran munitions reports

The Trump administration is reacting strongly to reports detailing the depletion of US munitions stockpiles during the conflict with Iran. This situation involves US-Israeli war efforts, starting since February 28th, and involves reports from Reuters and CBS News. Specifically, nearly all Offensive ATACMSs and PrSMs are burned, while Patriot and THAAD interceptors are dangerously low. Experts warn that replenishments could take years, prompting Trump to promise that 'leakers' will be hunted down. 😥