🎬 Hanuman Ansh hits big on Day 19

Vishal Chaturvedi’s devotional drama, Hanuman Ansh, has become a box office success story. The film, starring Chandan Anand and Shobhinav Satyaa, saw a massive 274% jump on its third discounted Tuesday. On day 19, it collected an estimated 4.67 crore, marking its highest single day since its release on August 7, 2026. The movie has now grossed 10.60 crore net in India, recovering its 10 crore budget. This performance secures a 6% ROI for the production.

🔥 Ravi Teja's Irumudi hits big at the box office

The film Irumudi has achieved a clean hit verdict at the Indian box office after a superb Tuesday showing. It is starring Ravi Teja and is trending strongly across India. The movie has earned a total of 75.05 crore net in five days, with 12.2 crore collected on Day 5. This makes it the fourth Tollywood film in 2026 to reach this milestone. The film is expected to enter the 100 crore net club within the next 2 to 3 days.

🔬 Long-course CRT better than short-course RT for rectal cancer

A phase 2/3 trial compared long-course chemoradiotherapy (CRT) against short-course radiotherapy (RT) for rectal cancer organ preservation. This study, conducted across 37 sites in Europe, involved 503 patients with rectal adenocarcinoma < 40 mm. At 12 months, TME-free survival was 78.5% for CRT versus 60.6% for short-course RT. The difference was mainly due to a higher clinical complete response rate seen with CRT. Researchers stressed the need for longer follow-up to confirm these early positive findings. 🔬

🥗 Med diet vs calorie restriction for weight loss

A 24-month study compared a Mediterranean-style diet program against a commercial calorie-restricting weight-loss program in North Carolina. Both groups, involving 360 obese participants, lost roughly 3.5% of their body weight by the 24-month mark. However, the Mediterranean-style group showed significantly better improvements in diet quality from the start. The researchers suggest this behavioral intervention is good for modest weight loss goals without medication. 🍎

🎶 Young musicians perform for VP and Governor

Prize-winning flautist Chiranthan Venkataraman and vainika S. Ajitesh performed at Lok Bhavan last week. They played before Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The musicians won second prize in The Hindu Margazhi Music Competition in their respective categories. The gurus invited them to encourage young instrumentalists during the event. They were surprised to learn the performance was for dignitaries, playing songs like Mooladhara Moorthe. 🎶

⛽ LPG e-KYC deadline approaching, consumers rush to agencies

As the August 31 deadline for e-KYC approaches, many consumers are queuing at gas agencies to complete their required biometrics. Some users faced issues linking their Aadhaar with the 14-digit LPG IDs, which is the initial step of the process. A super senior citizen noted problems with agency support and incorrect LPG IDs on receipts. Other consumers struggled because their Aadhaar remained linked to their previous agency after moving locations. Distributors are currently helping families with deceased connections and noted app downtime this week. 😥

🔬 Polio Emergency Committee meets

The forty-fifth meeting of the Polio IHR Emergency Committee was held on August 25, 2026. This meeting took place as part of the ongoing global effort against polio. Key discussions covered the latest surveillance data and vaccination progress across affected zones. The committee reviewed the strategic roadmap to achieve polio eradication targets. Next steps involve enhanced monitoring and targeted intervention campaigns. 🔬

🤝 White House pushes Saudi nuclear deal on Congress

The White House has formally presented a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to the US Congress. This proposal involves key discussions taking place in Washington D.C. The deal reportedly involves significant energy and defense cooperation. However, the administration is insisting that Riyadh formally recognize the State of Israel as a condition of the agreement. The next steps will involve intense debate and legislative review in the US political arena. 🤝

📈 Suriya starrer jumps big vs DC's steady growth

'Vishwanath and Sons' saw a 36.6% jump in Day 12 net earnings, reaching Rs 2.80 crore in India. This film, featuring Suriya, had 2,854 shows on Tuesday, boosting its total India net to Rs 105.50 crore. Meanwhile, 'DC' recorded a 48.4% increase on Day 19, netting Rs 92 lakhs in India. 'DC' now stands at a worldwide gross of Rs 100.64 crore after its strong run. Both films continue their theatrical runs with varying performance trajectories. 🎬

🗳️ Bengal voter list mostly cleared after tribunals act

The electoral roll in Bengal has seen a massive 91% restoration following the disposal of a few appeals by the SIR tribunals. This process involved reviewing and clearing a small number of contested names across the state. These decisions were finalized around the recent judicial proceedings. The tribunals' actions aim to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the voter database. Moving forward, the focus will be on finalizing the remaining minor discrepancies in the rolls. 🗳️

🏏 Babar Azam set to play in Lord's Test

Babar Azam was seen batting in the nets at Lord's on Tuesday. Pakistan's bowling coach Umar Gul confirmed the skipper is on track to return for the second Test against England. The match is scheduled to kick off this Thursday. Gul noted that Babar looked good and had a full batting session in practice. Previously, Babar scored 193 runs in the series against the West Indies.