🌊 High Court questions Assam's flood handling 🌊

The Gauhati High Court has directed Assam and Nagaland governments to submit detailed affidavits regarding eastern Assam's floods. Congress leader Debabrata Saikia filed the petition, alleging administrative inaction worsened the July floods. Over 80 lives were lost, and lakhs were affected across Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat districts. The petition scrutinizes issues like illegal mining in the Dikhow River and water release from upstream dams. The court now seeks details on measures taken by authorities to prevent future devastating floods.

🦟 Malaria strikes Frankfurt Airport workers

Two airport workers passed away from malaria after being infected by mosquitoes. This happened at Frankfurt Airport, Germany, involving the airport operator Fraport and city health authorities. A total of six workers contracted the dangerous malaria tropica, with the first death in early July and the second in August. The infection is assumed to have been transmitted by an Anopheles mosquito imported via aircraft. The remaining four infected workers are currently recovering well after receiving treatment.

⚖️ Senior Advocate launches new law firm

Senior Advocate Krishna Srinivasan has established a new law firm called KS Law Chambers on Wednesday. This firm will operate under the mentorship of A.L. Somayaji, the former Advocate General of Tamil Nadu. The setup includes four partners: Geethi Ara, Chitra Srinivasan, Hemanth Ragu, and Shashi Krishna. Approximately 15 associates and six staff members have joined the new chambers. Mr. Srinivasan will advise the firm and lead litigation matters moving forward.

⚡ Medak joins key energy efficiency clusters

The ADEETIE scheme, run by BEE under the Ministry of Power, has seen over 1,070 Expressions of Interest from MSMEs nationwide for IGEAs. Consequently, 203 Detailed Project Reports were created, detailing projects valued at ₹985.83 crore. Around 103 projects received credit sanctions amounting to ₹707.54 crore on Wednesday. This initiative aims to boost MSME productivity and cut operating costs by adopting green tech. Medak district is now listed as one of the focus clusters among the 60 operational zones. ⚡

📚 Curry couple's foundation boosts Oakland literacy

Stephen and Ayesha Curry's foundation, Eat. Learn & Play, is making a huge impact on literacy in Oakland. They have been working in Oakland for seven years to close the literacy gap in the community. In 2024, they pledged $25 million over five years, aiming for 10,000 tutoring spots by 2029. Currently, their tutoring has reached over 7,500 students in the Oakland Unified School District. The couple continues to provide resources and support to children in their hometown.

🔥 Mann slams SAD for allegedly begging BJP alliance

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leadership of seeking a tie-up with the BJP before the 2027 Assembly elections. He made these allegations during a 'Lok Milni' gathering at Chawinda Devi in Punjab. Mann stated that the SAD is begging to join hands with the BJP to plunder the state. He contrasted this with his government's record on jobs, education, and healthcare since taking office in 2022. The CM also targeted Congress, calling it a 'divided house'.

📱 Samsung Galaxy S27 renders leak online

New CAD-based renders for the Galaxy S27 have recently leaked online, following the S27 Ultra leak. The vanilla S27 features an oval camera bump similar to the S26 and measures 149.75 x 71.88 x 7.25 mm. The device is rumored to keep the 6.3-inch screen size and might use a new Sony main camera sensor. It is also expected to feature a 4,900 mAh silicon carbon battery, a notable upgrade from the S26's 4,300 mAh cell. Samsung will likely announce its launch with new color options, pending confirmation on the SoC.

🔪 Dying woman names husband in chilling death note

Rajinder Kaur, 42, was found murdered in her boutique near Chandigarh after her throat was slit. Police confirmed the bloodstained note where she named her husband as the killer. This tragic event unfolded on Wednesday morning in Abdulapur Colony. The victim, who lived in rented accommodation, was reportedly having a dispute with her husband. Authorities arrested the suspected husband after finding CCTV footage and the postmortem is set for Thursday. 💔

🔭 Roman telescope targets faint exoplanets

The Roman Space Telescope is being designed with the ambitious goal of directly imaging exoplanets. This mission is being conducted by a team of astrophysicists and engineers. It aims to detect planets that are 1,000 times fainter than current technological limits. This capability will allow for unprecedented insights into planetary atmospheres and formation processes. Future observations will significantly advance our understanding of solar systems beyond our own. 🔭

🏎️ Vasseur to blame after Hamilton's radio clapback

Lewis Hamilton apologized for his radio outbursts during the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix, where he criticized Ferrari’s strategy. However, Christian Danner suggests team principal Fred Vasseur needs to change his approach to team orders. This criticism follows Hamilton feeling he lost out to George Russell due to time lost behind Charles Leclerc at Zandvoort. Danner stated Ferrari lacks a clear directive from the boss, unlike Mercedes' execution. Vasseur admitted Hamilton's remarks were partly self-inflicted, but the pressure on him remains high.

⚽ Barca vs Athletic: Big things happening tonight

Barcelona faces Athletic Club in the opening match of the new season at Spotify Camp Nou. The club, having scored five goals against Elche, will host this more challenging opponent. Rodri is set to make his official debut, and the Camp Nou reopens for the new campaign. The team's fluid attack, featuring players like Raphinha and Adeyemi, is drawing attention. This match is key to deciding the future direction of Barcelona's attacking strategy.