😠 Harsimrat Kaur labels Sukhbir Badal attack a conspiracy

Harsimrat Kaur Badal called the attack on her husband, Sukhbir Singh Badal, a well-planned political conspiracy. The incident happened in Nanded, Maharashtra, when he was praying at a Sikh shrine. This was reported as the second attempt on his life in two years, with the first being in December 2024. Kaur alleged this conspiracy has been active since 2015 to disrupt Punjab's peace. She stated that those responsible cannot be Sikh and are 'Guru Dokhi' figures. 😠

🚀 Lamborghini Revuelto SV drops with 1,050 HP 🔥

Lamborghini has unveiled the extreme, track-focused Revuelto Super Veloce (SV) hybrid supercar. This special edition is being offered to loyal collectors, with production limited to just 1,963 units. The system output jumps to 1,065 hp, achieving a 0-100 kmph time of 2.4 seconds. It features manually adjustable dampers and new CCM-R carbon-ceramic brakes for better handling. The car even set a record lap time of 1:41.6 at Germany's Hockenheimring.

🌶️ Bollywood stars facing FDA notices over spice ads

SRK, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff are reportedly in legal trouble concerning ads for Vimal Pan Masala. The Maharashtra FDA has sent official notices to the actors regarding the advertisements. These actions were taken in connection with the marketing of the Vimal Pan Masala product. The FDA is scrutinizing the claims made in the advertisements for compliance with regulations. Further legal proceedings or clarifications are expected from the involved parties soon. 🌶️

🏛️ Parliament passes 12 bills, most without debate

The 2026 Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded on August 13th, seeing 12 Bills pass, mostly without much debate. These were introduced in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during the session. As of August 14th, the President assented to 14 Bills, turning them into laws. Only two Bills saw significant discussions, like the Public Examinations Bill. The session wrapped up with several legislative changes being enacted. 🏛️

😮 Worker's 'dead body' found in lake turns out to be asleep

A body was found floating in a lake in Telangana, initially suspected to be deceased. The person was later identified as a quarry worker who had gone into the water to cool down. The body was discovered floating for approximately five hours. Authorities confirmed the worker had simply fallen asleep while in the lake. Further investigation into the incident is expected to conclude soon.

📈 Stocks under 100: Bagadia picks three buys 💰

The Indian stock market closed the week negatively due to high crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns. Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking recommended three stocks under ₹100 to buy on Monday, 17 August 2026. The Sensex ended at 78,009.25, while the Nifty declined 0.83% to settle at 24,366. Bagadia suggests Nifty will remain range-bound until a decisive breakout happens. Investors should watch the expected trading range for the coming sessions.

🤔 Harbhajan Singh's 'zombie drug' video not from Punjab

Harbhajan Singh shared a video purportedly showing drug abuse in Punjab, expressing deep concern over the state's situation. The video, originally shared by Arshdeep Singh Saini, was falsely presented as being from Punjab. However, Punjab Police clarified that the clip actually originated from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. Further investigation confirmed the youths in the video were staging a scene for an Instagram reel on August 7th. This fact-check debunks the initial claim made by the BJP Rajya Sabha member. 😮

💰 UPI MDR idea vs. rising cash usage

The government is looking into imposing a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charge on UPI transactions. Data analysis reveals a noticeable acceleration in the use of physical cash across the economy. Specifically, the trend showed a steady increase throughout the recent reporting periods. This shift happens despite the ongoing push for digital payment adoption in India. Authorities are now monitoring this trend to decide on the next steps for digital finance policies. 💰

🔬 Ozone therapy: hype or health risk?

Ozone therapy is a trending wellness treatment that uses ozone gas to treat wounds and fight various illnesses. This practice involves introducing highly reactive ozone gas into the body via tissue application or IV treatment. Proponents claim it boosts energy and clears infections, but major medical researchers urge caution. The treatment carries risks like oxidative stress and blood vessel damage without strict medical control. Health agencies worldwide warn against its unproven claims and lack of verified safety data. 🧐

😟 Hockey blunder rocks Pakistan's World Cup debut

Pakistan's return to the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup started with a 4-1 loss to England. The team faced an off-field issue when penalty-corner protective gear was forgotten in the changing room. This happened around the 17th minute of the match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen. Former captain Salman Akbar criticized this lapse, highlighting issues with discipline and organization. Pakistan now plays Wales on August 17, followed by India on August 19. 😟

🤥 Fake Italian Embassy statement goes viral

Reports spread based on a supposed statement from the Italian Embassy in New Delhi regarding remarks by Rahul Gandhi. The claim was posted on X by an account named ‘Italy in India’ (@AINga5f) on August 13. The fake statement alleged deep concern over derogatory comments made by Gandhi during a Congress convention. Media outlets like Republic and Gujarat Samachar published reports based on this circulating document. Fact-checkers confirmed the letter is fake, as the account was a satire troll account, not the official embassy handle.