😥 IIT Delhi students demand probe after MSc student's death

IIT Delhi cancelled classes after students protested over the death of 26-year-old MSc Physics student Rishikesh. The demonstration took place at IIT Delhi, where students demanded an independent probe into administrative issues. These demands were raised on Monday, August 24, 2026, citing past incidents of student suicides on campus. Students also called for the resignation of several senior officials and Rs 1 crore compensation for the family. The administration must address mental health protocols and ensure accountability for the systemic problems cited by the students.

🍎 NYC Mayor Sued Over New Gov't Grocery Stores

A non-profit, Multicultural Business Coalition, filed a class-action lawsuit against NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This legal action targets the planned opening of five government-run grocery stores in New York City. The suit was filed in the New York County Supreme Court on Monday, alleging the stores harm minority small businesses. Mamdani defends the plan, noting similar successful models in Brooklyn and Manhattan. These stores aim to offer staples at a 30% discount to help families combat inflation.

🙄 Kangana slams Kriti's Rakhi ad as 'creepy'

Actor Kangana Ranaut criticized Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan jewellery ad amid social media backlash. The controversy focused on Kriti's attire, which included a bralette-style blouse, and the ad's depiction of tying a Rakhi to a dog. Ranaut questioned why one would tie a Rakhi in a bikini, labeling the advertisement as "intentionally creepy." This critique comes as the jewellery brand faces accusations of mocking Indian festivals. Kriti Sanon has not yet responded to the ongoing debate.

🏍️ 2026 Bajaj Pulsar 125 gets a fresh look

The 2026 Bajaj Pulsar 125 has launched in India with a starting price of Rs. 92,990 ex-showroom. The bike features a modern look, a new 5cc engine producing 11.7bhp, and a switch to a monoshock suspension. It comes with options for LCD or advanced TFT consoles offering connectivity features. This updated model makes the Pulsar 125 a more appealing option for buyers. 🏍️

⛓️ Rape-Murder Convict Ram Rahim walks out on furlough

Rape-murder convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was released from high-security Sunaria jail in Rohtak on a 21-day furlough. This marks his 17th release since October 2020, according to prison records. He was convicted in separate cases of rape and murder, with his initial conviction dating back to August 2017. His repeated temporary releases have become a point of major public controversy and political debate. His latest departure follows a 30-day parole granted back on May 26th. 😔

🏛️ Andhra HC mandates clearances for Google-Adani data centre

The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed the state government to secure all legal and environmental permissions for the Google-Adani data centre construction. This directive was issued by a bench led by Chief Justice Lisa Gill while hearing a petition challenging project approvals in Visakhapatnam. The massive USD 15-billion project, which involves around 160 acres of land, saw construction begin in April 2026. Concerns were raised regarding temple land alienation and the environmental impact near a protected area. The matter is scheduled for another hearing next week as AP aims to attract 6 GW of data centre capacity. 💻

😟 Japan PM feeling relieved after cockroach companion removal

The Prime Minister of Japan expressed a feeling of relief following the removal of her cockroach companion. This incident involved the PM and her staff in Japan. The removal took place sometime recently, though specific dates were not provided in the report. The situation reportedly caused the PM to feel lonely before the removal. Further details regarding the aftermath of this event are currently pending.

🤖 Nvidia crushes AMD in new AI agent benchmark 🤖

SemiAnalysis released AgentX, an open-source benchmark testing real coding-agent sessions against production inference stacks. On GLM 5.3 via SGLang, Nvidia hardware showed up to five times better cost efficiency than AMD at 150 tokens per second per user. The B200 comparison against MI355X showed advantages nearing 57% and 247% at different speeds. SemiAnalysis argues that long-context multi-turn agentic sessions now dominate production inference traffic in the AI space. Buyers waiting for price drops from Nvidia are seeing the performance gap widen in this new testing framework.

🎙️ Amitabh Bachchan's family WhatsApp group reveal

Amitabh Bachchan shared details about his family WhatsApp group during KBC 18. This happened while he was hosting the show, where Preeti Raj from New Delhi participated. The show featured contestant Preeti, who correctly answered initial questions before taking lifelines. Bachchan explained how he sends daily messages with 'folded-hands' and 'flower' emojis to inform his family of his schedule. He added that informing them helps avoid scoldings, emphasizing the importance of communication. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🇮🇳 UPI hits 10 years, Modi calls it a turning point

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on Tuesday. He highlighted that UPI marks a major turning point in India's digital payments evolution. This platform allows instant bank-to-bank payments directly through mobile devices across India. The massive scale of UPI is being recognized as a significant national achievement. Modi urged citizens to share how this digital platform has impacted their daily lives.

🌧️ Taiwan floods claim one life amid typhoon threat

Torrential rain in Taiwan has tragically resulted in one fatality and injured at least 164 people. The heavy rainfall mainly affected central, southern, and eastern Taiwan regions. Kaohsiung recorded 913mm in three days, causing evacuations of over 6,100 people. Although TSMC operations remain normal, flight plans to Okinawa are being changed due to Typhoon Saudel. Authorities are still issuing warnings for very heavy rain across the island. 🌧️