🌡️ Global oceans hit hottest day on record

The daily global average sea surface temperature reached its highest level on record on August 22, 2026. This reading was recorded in the extra-polar ocean region, covering waters between 60°N and 60°S. The temperature averaged 21.104°C, surpassing the previous record set on March 1, 2024, at 21.09°C. This unusual August peak is being intensified by a developing El Niño atop decades of human-driven climate change. Increased ocean temperatures raise serious risks for both marine ecosystems and coastal communities going forward. 🌡️

🌾 India drops wheat export restrictions after four years

The Indian government has lifted all conditions on wheat exports, moving the commodity to a free trade status immediately. This policy shift impacts all wheat products, including atta, maida, and semolina, across the country. After years of restrictions, which started in May 2022, the government eased limits starting this year. The decision follows record wheat production estimates for 2025-26, projected at 120.657 million tonnes. This move aims to help farmers and utilize surplus stock, depending on global prices. 🌾

📚 SFI District Conference Hitting Haveri Today

The Students Federation of India is hosting its district conference in Haveri on Tuesday. The event will be held at the Sabha Bhavan of the State Government Employees Association. The conference focuses on universal and quality education, democracy protection, and district development. Basavaraj V. Korimath of KSBC will inaugurate the gathering, which includes SFI State President Shivappa Ablikal. SFI District President Basavaraj S. will preside over the entire function.

🚂 Kerala CM asks PM to pause railway division transfer

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan has requested PM Narendra Modi to halt the transfer of Mangaluru from the Palakkad railway division. This decision, made on August 21, was reportedly taken without consulting the Kerala government. The proposed move, effective October 1, affects major hubs like Mangaluru Central and the Panambur port facilities. This area generates over 90% of the Palakkad division’s freight revenue, estimated at ₹650 crore. Satheesan asked the Railways to reconsider, ensuring infrastructure needs of northern Kerala are met. 🚆

🏏 Jurel's century locks down India's dominance 🇮🇳

India took total control of the match after Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 in Colombo. The Indian team declared their innings at 503 for 9, having already taken two Sri Lankan wickets. This happened during a rain-truncated second day's play on a date not specified. Jurel's innings, alongside Rishabh Pant's, helped put Sri Lanka under immense pressure. India now has a strong advantage heading into the next phase of the game.

🚔 Tax Officers Busted Taking ₹50K Bribe in Nirmal

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a state tax officer and a senior assistant in Nirmal district. The accused were Koppela Gadavari and Manthri Sai Krishna, operating in the Nirmal Circle office. Initially demanding ₹1 lakh, the bribe was reduced to ₹50,000 from a businessman. This was for issuing a favorable GST audit report to lower tax liability. The officers are now facing court proceedings as the case remains under investigation. 💰

🏛️ BRS asks CM to rethink polytechnic college merger

BRS leader B. Vinod Kumar has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to reconsider the government's decision. This decision, detailed in GO 97, aims to bring polytechnic colleges under the Skill University. Students have been protesting for the last 10 days against this GO 97, which was issued on August 16th. The opposition stems from the university's lack of AICTE recognition and its private-public partnership model. Kumar suggested creating separate engineering colleges for polytechnic students via an entrance test, ECET.

✨ Chittoor Sugar Factory's Kalyana Mandapam is back

The renovated Kalyana Mandapam at Chittoor Cooperative Sugar Factory in Doddipalle was officially reopened on Monday. Dignitaries including MP D. Prasada Rao and Joint Collector Adarsh Rajendran attended the inauguration ceremony. Basic renovation works, costing around ₹20 lakh, were completed using institutional funds. This upgraded venue offers residents facilities like a dining hall and a spacious function hall. Officials hope increased usage will boost factory revenue and support its employees. 🥳

✈️ Andhra Minister rejects airport idea near Chennai

An Andhra Minister has officially rejected the proposal to build a new airport at Sri City near Chennai. This decision was communicated by the minister to relevant authorities in the region. The proposal had been under discussion, but the minister stated it was not on the current to-do list. This move signals a pause on infrastructure development plans in that specific area. Future discussions on the airport project remain uncertain for now. ✈️

📱 Weekly tech drop: Pixel 11 Pro & more

Google just dropped the Pixel 11 Pro, featuring a 6.3” Super Actua OLED display and a Tensor G6 chip. This phone boasts 3 rear cams, up to 16GB RAM, and comes with 7 years of OS updates. Meanwhile, the RR Signature Cooktop is available for ₹4,590 for kitchen upgrades. Epos Impact 100 headsets are also listed at ₹6,590 for professional audio. These gadgets cover everything from mobile to home appliances. 📱

🌟 Toddler seizure-free after specialized brain surgery

A two-year-old girl from Bhongir is now seizure-free after undergoing advanced epilepsy surgery. She was treated at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, after suffering daily seizures since six months old. The surgery, an anterior temporal lobectomy, was performed following scans identifying a lesion in the left temporal region. Doctors emphasized the importance of early seizure control due to brain neuroplasticity. The child recovered well and was discharged within a week.