⚠️ IIT Delhi warns students over protest escalation 🚨

IIT Delhi Director Rangan Banerjee warned students of disciplinary action after protests over Rishikesh Kumar's suicide escalated on campus. This happened in Delhi, India, following the death of 31-year-old MSc student Rishikesh Kumar. The protests continued for five consecutive days, with threats being made between 10:30 pm and 12:30 am on Thursday, August 27. The institute has started an External Inquiry and approved financial support for Kumar’s family. An External Ombudsperson is set to be appointed next week to manage the situation.

😠 AAP slams BJP and Congress post-Sajjan Kumar death

Aam Aadmi Party's Baltej Pannu criticized both the Congress and BJP for their similar stance towards minorities. He specifically addressed the reaction after Sajjan Kumar's death, who was convicted in a 1984 Sikh massacre case. Pannu alleged that BJP leaders had previously ignored Sikh families displaced during the 1984 violence. The party's conduct, he claimed, showed a failure to understand the community's long-standing suffering. This critique was made on Thursday, August 28, 2026, highlighting consistent behavior from both major parties.

🧐 SBI PO Prelims 2026 Results Are Out Now

The State Bank of India has officially released the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) prelims result for 2026. This result is available on the official SBI Careers portal for candidates who took the exam in August. The screening was for 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies across multiple shifts on August 1 and 2. Clearing this stage makes candidates eligible to move forward to the Mains examination. Candidates must check the official website for the complete details regarding the next steps. 🧐

💡 Engineers need career plans from year one

Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi advised engineering students to map out their career paths early on. He spoke at the AU Convention Centre during the Orientation and Induction Programme-2026 for new students. Students were encouraged to look at sectors including government, private, startups, and Civil Services. Key skills like internships, communication, and emerging tech knowledge are essential for success. The university is also expanding with new courses like quantum computing.

📱 S26 gets 7th One UI 9 beta with Z Fold8 features

Samsung has released the seventh One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra series. This update is available in South Korea, India, Germany, Poland, and the UK. The 1.2GB update brings features from the Galaxy Z Fold8 series, like Custom Cards and My FanCam. Users enrolled in the One UI 9 Beta program can manually check for this firmware update. This rollout signals a significant feature integration across the S26 lineup.

🎮 Sneaky Sasquatch crosses over with Subway Surfers

Apple is rolling out a big update for Sneaky Sasquatch featuring a Subway Surfers+ crossover event. This collaboration is live now and runs until October 7, introducing new skins and a forest track. A permanent birdwatching mode, adding over 30 species, arrives on September 17. These moves aim to keep Arcade subscribers engaged against competition. The subscription costs ₹99 monthly in India, with a 1-month free trial included. 🎮

👀 GTA 6 extended look reveals hidden secrets

Rockstar Games dropped a 27-minute GTA 6 Extended Look on August 27, 2026, showing tons of new stuff. The footage featured dual protagonists, Jason and Lucia, on the massive Leonida map. Hidden details included an angel icon hinting at a morality system and AI companion behavior. Players will face weapon restrictions and dynamic police tracking systems in Vice City. These elements suggest a deep focus on replayability and narrative choices. 🎮

🇯🇵 72yo man arrested for 33-year overstay in Japan

A 72-year-old South Korean man was arrested in Japan for allegedly overstaying his visa for about 33 years. He entered in September 1993 using his brother's passport, hoping to find better-paid work. The discovery was made in June 2026 when police received information about a suspected illegal resident. He was subsequently arrested by Shizuoka Prefectural Police on August 26, 2026. Authorities are still investigating how he managed this long stay without detection. 🧐

🏏 Bell-Drummond helps Kent fight back in Northants clash

Daniel Bell-Drummond scored 70 runs to help Kent counter Northamptonshire's strong batting performance during the Rothesay County Championship match. The second-placed visitors slumped to 256 for 8 after Zak Crawley and Ben Compton made a massive opening stand of 162 runs. The current score stands at 345 for Kent, with Northamptonshire trailing by 271 runs as of Day 2. Bell-Drummond's ninth-wicket partnership of 80 was key to Kent recovering their total before play was halted. Ricardo Vasconcelos and Liam Procter managed to trim 74 off the deficit before rain intervened.

📊 Modi vs Manmohan Singh: Economy Viewpoint Shifts

A mood tracker comparing economic management under PM Narendra Modi and former PM Manmohan Singh shows a narrowing gap as of August 2026. In 2024, 57.4% supported Modi, but this dropped to 47.3%, while Manmohan Singh's support grew from 34.9% to 43.5%. Analysts cited external issues like the Ukraine war and COVID pandemic when discussing Modi 3.0's challenges. Concerns were raised about 25 lakh vacant posts across states and slow disinvestment in public sector units. The discussion focused on job creation, resource raising, and the impact of structural reforms like GST.

⚖️ Chandra gets massive debt haircut from tribunal

The National Company Law Tribunal approved a debt resolution plan for Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra. He will settle creditor claims of approximately ₹22,000 crore by paying only ₹6.5 crore. This settlement amounts to a staggering 99.97% haircut for lenders, recovering just 0.03% of the debt. Major banks like HDFC Bank and LIC Housing Finance objected to this drastic plan. Rahul Gandhi criticized the tribunal's decision, which Chandra countered by stating his liability was misrepresented.