😟 Harbhajan slams trolls over Punjab drug crisis video

Harbhajan Singh shared a new video to question its origin after Punjab Police fact-checked his previous clip concerning Punjab's drug problem. The off-spinner posted on X, pointing out that the discussion is about Punjab's drug issue, not just the location of the footage. This came after police clarified the initial video was from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, not Punjab. Singh dismissed his critics as 'paid trolls' who try to divert attention from the larger addiction issue. He urged the Punjab government to focus on making the state drug-free for everyone. 😟

⚖️ Kerala Police face heat over arrest rules

Hindutva ideologue T.G. Mohandas was released on bail on Monday, August 10, 2026, after the court found police violated legal requirements. The incident occurred in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, following his arrest for alleged statements against protesters. The court noted that police failed to issue a notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. This follows a similar case where M.K. Ram was also granted bail due to procedural lapses. The Supreme Court mandates police inform the arrested person of arrest reasons and rights.

🏥 Hospital Room Prices Might Match Hotel Rates

New regulations propose capping private hospital room rents at the prices of 3-star hotels across the country. This move aims to bring down the high costs associated with private healthcare facilities. The proposed limit would apply to all private hospitals nationwide. Healthcare advocates argue this is crucial for making medical treatment more accessible to the middle class. Further details regarding implementation are expected in the coming weeks. 🏥

🩺 Health Camp Goes Down in Town

A health screening camp was successfully organized in the local community center. The event involved volunteers and local medical professionals providing checkups. Over 350 residents participated across two days, specifically on October 15th and 16th. The camp focused on general health awareness and early detection of common ailments among attendees. Authorities plan to expand these outreach programs to other neighborhoods soon. 🩺

🌧️ Schools closed in Kullu due to heavy rains 🌧️

All schools and colleges in Kullu subdivision have been closed because of heavy rains on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The Kullu Sub-Divisional Magistrate issued the notification after weather warnings about potential landslips and flash floods. The Shimla Meteorological Office also issued an 'orange alert' for Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur districts. Torrential rains have caused 259 roads to close and disrupted 54 water supply schemes statewide. The weather department forecasts another wet spell continuing until August 17, 2026.

😔 Engineering student beaten to death; 5 detained

A 19-year-old engineering student, K Amuthan, was allegedly beaten to death by a group of college mates on Monday. The incident occurred in Coimbatore district, involving students from Hindustan Engineering College. The assault happened after Amuthan reportedly informed hostel management about drug abuse on campus. Police have detained five suspects, and a murder case has been registered following a complaint by his friend Sriman. Authorities are currently investigating to trace all remaining individuals involved in the fatal attack. 😔

⚖️ Supreme Court denies TMC relief on frozen ₹440 crore

The Supreme Court refused to grant relief to the TMC regarding its frozen bank accounts holding approximately ₹440 crore. The hearing took place on August 11th, where the bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale addressed the matter. This decision upholds the Calcutta High Court's order, which had previously restricted the operation of three HDFC accounts. The freeze is linked to an ED money laundering investigation concerning alleged fund transfers to Carewell Aviation India. The Court left the broader factional disputes pending for resolution before the Special Officer. ⚖️

🤖 Anthropic is watermarking its AI text output

Anthropic announced it will implement watermarking on text generated by its models, including Claude. This move is to comply with the EU AI Act’s Transparency Code, which took effect on August 2nd. All models released after August 2 will automatically feature tech to watermark generated text and files. The watermark will travel with the text when users copy and paste it elsewhere, across all Claude products. Other major players like Google and OpenAI are also committing to this new regulation. 🤖

⚠️ India warns China over Arunachal border tension

India has issued a stern warning to China regarding the status of the border region. This diplomatic message was directed at Beijing concerning the disputed territory of Arunachal Pradesh. The statement emphasizes that the state of the border will reflect the state of bilateral ties between the two nations. This comes amidst ongoing border disputes and heightened geopolitical tensions in the region. Further diplomatic actions are expected to follow this strong caution from New Delhi.

⚠️ India warns China over Arunachal border tension 🇮🇳

India has warned China that border issues in Arunachal Pradesh will affect overall bilateral ties. The Ministry of External Affairs stated this while responding to reports of alleged Chinese troop crossings near Pukar La and Ollo. These reports surfaced near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Upper Subansiri district. This warning was reiterated at the 36th WMCC meeting held on August 6, 2026. Both sides agreed to use diplomatic and military channels to avoid miscalculation along the LAC.

🦠 STIs are surging across Europe 🚨

Sexually transmitted infections are seeing a sharp rise across Europe in recent years. The European Union’s Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported 100,000 gonorrhoea cases in 2024, which is more than triple the 2015 count. While chlamydia rates have dropped, syphilis cases have more than doubled to around 46,000. Health experts suggest factors like reduced condom use or PrEP usage might be playing a part in this increase. Better monitoring is urgently needed to understand the spread and combat drug-resistant strains.